About I.K.E.A
Mission
Champion inclusive healthcare, education, and legal protection that uphold dignity and equality for intersex persons across all life stages.
Vision
A just and inclusive Kenya where intersex children, youth, and adults live with dignity and equality.
Our Impact
- 150+ intersex children and youth reached through advocacy campaigns
- 10+ legal consultations provided
- 10 educational resources developed and distributed
- 6 sports awareness campaigns conducted
Our Uniqueness
Redefining the Approach and Commitment
Our Journey
Intersex Kenya Education and Advocacy (I.K.E.A) was duly registered in September 2023, born from the vision of one impeccable I person; Frankie Robert Kibagendi
Our Approach
Intersex Kenya Education and Advocacy (I.K.E.A.) adopts a holistic and community-driven approach to advancing intersex children’s rights.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to making a measurable impact in the lives of intersex children. We believe in transparency, accountability, and continuous learning to ensure our efforts lead to real change.
Advancing the Global Goals
Our programs are built to move Kenya toward six of the UN SDGs
Reduced Inequalities
This is where our work cuts deepest. Every program we run - legal, medical, educational -exists to close the gap intersex Kenyans face in accessing healthcare, education, legal recognition and economic opportunity.
Good Health and Well-being
Rights-affirming healthcare:
Inclusive, rights-affirming healthcare, SRHR education, mental health and psychosocial support, and advocacy against non-consensual medical interventions.
Quality Education
Classrooms that include
Intersex-inclusive education, training for teachers and schools, awareness materials, and work to reduce the discrimination that keeps intersex children out of school.
Gender Equality
Bodily autonomy
Protecting bodily autonomy, addressing harmful practices such as intersex genital mutilation, and advancing equality and rights regardless of sex characteristics.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
A path to independence
Career guidance, life skills, leadership development, employment opportunities and economic empowerment for intersex persons.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Standing in the legal system
Legal empowerment, access to justice, legal documentation, policy advocacy, protection of human rights and engagement with policymakers.
Our Impact in Numbers
10
+
Intersex Children and Youth Reached
1
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Legal Consultations and Support Provided
1
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Educational Resources Developed
1
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Sports Awareness Campaigns Conducted
Our Partners
