Welcome To KESWA. Changing the narrative of the sex workers
Our Mission

Our Mission is to amplify the voices of and connect sex workers.

Our Vision

We envision a society that recognises sex work as work

Core Values

  • Accountability
  • Respect and equality
  • Reliability
  • Resilience

Safety and security for female workers

For emergencies and /or free counselling call +254780225813

12

Years in Service

About KESWA

Who We Are

KESWA is an umbrella body of sex workers led groups and organisations and it exists to strengthen the voices of sex workers and to empower their health and human rights

  • We were established in 2010, registered as a Non-Governmental Organizaton in 2013, according to Kenyan law.
  • KESWA recognizes diversity, thus includes female sex workers (FSWs), male sex workers (MSWs) and transgender sex workers (TSWs), sex workers who use and inject drugs, sex workers living positively, migrant sex workers and refugee sex workers in Kenya.
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Latest News

Weekly KESWA Updates

Hongera!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the re-nomination of our esteemed National Coordinator, Phelister Abdalla, as President of the Global Network of Sex Workers Project.

International Women’s Day

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it's crucial to recognize and honor the contributions of women across all industries, including those in sex work. Empowerment knows no bounds, and on this day of reflection and action, we must reaffirm our commitment to investing in the rights, dignity, and voices of all women, regardless of their chosen profession.

Rejecting Stigma!

In the fight against HIV/AIDS, perhaps one of the most formidable adversaries is not the virus itself but the stigma and discrimination that continue to plague individuals living with HIV.

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Sex Worker Groups

24

Global Partners

13

Active Sex Worker Mentors

Event & Programs

Our Calendar of Events & Programs

03 March 2023

International Sex Workers Rights Day

02 June 2023

International Sex Workers Day

14 September 2023

Sex Workers Pride Day.

17 December 2023

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

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