Flone Initiative is a women-led organization working towards the creation of safe, sustainable and accessible public transportation spaces for women and vulnerable groups in Africa by influencing behavioural change, generating knowledge and movement-building.

This program aims at promoting safety and security for all commuters, with a focus on addressing gender-based violence and harassment in public transport.

10 trainings offered focusing on gender mainstreaming, responding to sexual & gender-based violence in public transport.

1,000 Public transport stakeholders reached.

 More than 50 public transport Saccos engaged.

2 Saccos develop customer service charters.

2 Saccos develop sexual harassment policies.

1 A cyclist database developed.

The program aims to attract, retain and advance women professionals in the industry

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The program aims to attract, retain and advance women professionals in the industry

30 Personal and professional development training offered
2500 WIT professionals reached
3 WIT chapters formed
3 WIT Self-help groups registered

Over Kes. 2000000 in the WIT table banking

130 A WIT database developed with over 130 members https://wit-professionals.web.app/speakers

5 Conference convenings
1360 Participants
Over 73 Countries
Over 30 female session lead

This program aims at promoting safety and security for all commuters, with a focus on addressing gender-based violence and harassment in public transport.

1 Global campaign organized both Online & Physical-MyDressMyChoice.

310 SGBV incidents mapped through Ushahidi Platform and RISI App.

1 Law adopted-Anti-stripping Act.

1 Machakos County Develops a Public Transport Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Policy.

1 Petition calling for the development of a National Public Transport SGBV policy developed.

1 Petition calling on BodaBoda Regulation as a result of increased cases of SGBV against women.

This program’s mandate is to champion and advocate for disability mainstreaming in the public transport system.

1 Disability inclusion technical working group formed.

40 Organizations of/for persons with disabilities and older persons engaged.

10 Government agencies engaged.

40 Public transport saccos engaged in Nairobi and Machakos.

90 Persons with different disabilities engaged.

1 Joint memo to NTSA calling for disability inclusion and implementation of the NTSA Act of 2014 submitted.

25 Publications developed focusing on gender and disability, safety and security of vulnerable groups, gendered economic status in public transport including employment
15% research recommendations adopted
124 Press Coverages

Since I Joined Women In Transport, my life has really changed. the professional development trainings have shaped my interpersonal skills. I can relate well with customers and other employees. I am respected and i currently got a job as the first female PSV bus driver of an electric bus. I am so proud of myself and the transformations brought forth by the WIT program.

Victoria Mumbua Kaloki
Drivers Scholarship

Importing business-Stamina Sundays uses her loan money to import fish from Uganda. She normally supplies the fish to different clients in Nairobi from 4a.m-7a.m after which she goes to work as a conductor with Kawele Sacco.. Stamina joined table banking in May 2021.She started saving and borrowing short term loans. By January 2022, she had saved over Kes 50000. by January 2022 she was eligible to access a long term loan of Kes 100000.

Stamina Sundays
Table Banking

The public transport job was a healing space for Edith who was recovering from depression after being a domestic violence survivor. Edith mentioned that, by meeting new people everyday, she was able to kill the boredome, distract herself and find some peace and consolation . Previously she used to lock herself indoors and at somepoint she was suicidal. On good day Edith would make atleast Kes 800 from her conductors job . Being a single mum, this was enough to cater for most of her children’s basic needs

Edith Shimema Obonyo
Conductors Scholarship

The conductor’s  job granted her a voice at the household level. Her husband started involving her in decision making on division of income and investments planning.  Previously she was there to be seen but not heard because she did not have any financail contributions towards family wealth building plans.

Orpah Kerubo
Conductors scholarship

As of April 2022, Irene Vusha who was once thrown out of her house for defaulting on rent payment , was making over Kes 1500 per day. This was enough for her to pay her bills and to further support her children with school fees payment .

Irene Vusha
Conductors Scholarship

I’m glad that I have attended the WIT meetings because now my family and my coworkers are taking me more seriously. When I share what I’ve learned during these meetings on facebook, my family and friends are able to see that working in transport is not a job to be ashamed of and is important work. At work, my superiors are able to recognise that I have more to bring to the table than the usual academic papers. I know how to market myself using the skills that I’ve gained, especially first aid, and this has helped me get other jobs in transport that are even outside of the matatu sector.

Naomi Ngugi
WIT Program

We envision a world where everyone is able to experience all freedoms of mobility.

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Join us in reshaping the landscape of public transportation across Africa. Our mission is to not only enhance convenience but also prioritize safety for all, with a particular focus on the needs of women commuters, professionals, and individuals with disabilities. Together, let’s forge a path toward inclusive and accessible transit systems that empower every member of our communities.

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