Becoming a member association of the One Voice Women Trade Network (OVWTN) unlocks a host of strategic advantages designed to bolster your organisation’s influence, capabilities, and growth: - Amplified Policy Advocacy: Join a unified front that champions gender‑responsive trade policies at national and regional levels. - Enhanced Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening: Access tailored training, mentorship programmes, and governance toolkits that elevate your association’s leadership and operations. - Expanded Market Access & Business Growth: Leverage B2B introductions, trade fairs, and digital portals to connect your members with buyers across East Africa and beyond. - Opportunities for Sustainable Resourcing & Financial Inclusion: Tap into innovative funding initiatives, partnerships with financial institutions, and advocacy for gender‑sensitive financing. - Access to Critical Research & Ecosystem Coordination: Receive exclusive reports, surveys, and data insights that inform strategic decisions for your members. - Networking with Other Leading Women’s Trade Organisations: Collaborate with peers from OWIT Kenya, Women Exporters Association of Kenya (WEAK), and more.
Membership Criteria
To ensure the integrity and impact of our network, OVWTN memberships are open exclusively to legally registered women’s trade associations, cooperatives, and umbrella bodies—not individuals. Eligible organisations must:
1. Be duly registered under Kenyan law (NGO or company registration)
2. Have a clear focus on women-led or women‑empowering trade activities.
3. Demonstrate at least two years of operational experience and governance structures.
4. Commit to OVWTN’s mission and strategic objectives through an endorsed Memorandum of Understanding.
Explore our secure, searchable Member Directory featuring: - Organisation Profiles: Key information on each member association, including mission, services, and past achievements. - Leadership Contacts: Names and profiles of CEOs, Presidents, and primary representatives. - Interactive Map: (Optional) Geographical overview of our network’s reach across Kenya’s counties.
