Jane Adisa Okelo
Jane Adisa Okelo is an 18 year old girls’ rights activist from Kisumu, Kenya. Jane is a recent high school graduate waiting to advance her academic aspirations at university to pursue a degree in Applied Communication.
She is a current beneficiary of RCWG’s Mentoring & Empowerment Retreat program and her pursuit of excellence in the program has earned her several accolades including sisterhood and leadership awards. As part of her capacity building, Jane is currently serving as an intern at RCWG during her gap year to increase her knowledge base and gain valuable work experience. Her involvement in the program has equipped Jane with the skills to advocate for girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights in an effort to raise awareness of the increased rate of teenage pregnancy cases in her community.
When not immersed in books about African Women sheroes, you can find Jane behind a computer researching girls in leadership. Her achievements are a testament to the incredible power of girls and the need to invest in them. With her drive and enthusiasm, Jane is sure to continue making a positive impact and motivate others to do the same.
One action you’d like people to do to help your work
“People should engage women in more activities to help support their activities. Also, people can support by providing funds that can help support the work of women and girls.”