About us

Rooted in Nairobi. Built around women's agency.

OETWA is a women-focused nonprofit connecting healing, education, livelihood support, and community relationships.

Six members of the OETWA team together outside their community centre

Who we are

Local presence creates better support.

OETWA's work is grounded in relationships. The organization listens to women and communities, responds with care, and connects immediate wellbeing with longer-term opportunity.

This is not work built around pity. It is built around courage, capability, belonging, and the belief that every woman should have room to shape her own future.

Leadership

Leadership that stays close to the work.

OETWA's leadership keeps community relationships, dignity, and practical support at the centre of every decision.

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Cecilia Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer of OETWA
Chief Executive Officer

Cecilia Rodgers

Njoki Wang’ombe, Operations at OETWA
Operations

Njoki Wang’ombe

Mary Chege, Secretary of OETWA
Secretary

Mary Chege

David Maina, Treasurer of OETWA
Treasurer

David Maina

What we believe

Women are not defined by trauma. Communities are not defined by need.

There is a place for you in this work

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