The focus of Indigenous Women Development Affairs is on a developed Indigenous community and sustainable livelihoods and excellence. The objective is to work towards better living standards for Indigenous women through the delivery of good quality socioeconomic services, hygiene and sanitation, education, climate change action, and gender equity.
Their project, "Engisho; engishon" is a Maasai name that encompasses several meanings, including peace, harmony, blessing, grace, and life, with the objective of addressing the importance of media engagement on the rights of Indigenous women and youth in relation to climate change, gender equity, and the proper reporting and treatment of cultural issues related to the Indigenous community. It also seeks to amplify the importance of Indigenous knowledge and livelihood systems in addressing climate change issues and, in turn, influence others to understand the cultural aspects of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous culture has been subject to incorrect reactions to the understanding of various cultural practices and their meanings for identity. This has impacted the possibility for other communities to learn about their importance as well as policymakers and legislators in their decision-making, who tend to condemn Indigenous livelihood systems that play a vital role in environmental conservation and beyond.
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