FRIENDS OF FIDA-KENYA
Friends of FIDA-Kenya are largely drawn from local corporations, businesses and law firms, independent foundations, NGOs and individual well-wishers who are not necessarily lawyers of FIDA-Kenya members.
PURPOSE
This is an initiative that brings together friends, families, children, men and women, who not only love what FIDA-Kenya does but would also like to contribute towards the change we make in the lives of women. It was meant to bring on board men and women who wanted to become members of FIDA-Kenya but were limited by FIDA-Kenya Constitution that only allows women lawyers practicing in Kenya to register as members. It is a gathering of noble minds seeking to support the fight against women that also seeks to nurture young minds into champions of gender equality. Anyone can become a friend
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Recommendation for high ranking positions in the Judiciary and various Constitutional Commissions. About 20 Members of FIDA-Kenya have been appointed to various capacities in the Judiciary to date.
- Networking Opportunities with the FIDA-Kenya fraternity during FIDA-Kenya annual general meetings, membership forums, membership retreats and FIDA-Kenya’ s events and activities.
- Training opportunities in new and emerging issues in law and women rights. Members trained in Mediation, and litigation of Sexual Offences, Trial advocacy e.t.c
- Consultancy opportunities for FIDA Kenya and partner organizations
- Free access to publications and reports by FIDA-Kenya
- Opportunities to sit in FIDA-Kenya Board and in boards of various institutions in need of FIDA presence.
BENEFITS OF ENROLMENT
- Opportunity to give back to the society as part of a vibrant women rights movement in Kenya.
- Networking Opportunities with the FIDA-Kenya fraternity during FIDA-Kenya annual general meeting, forums, retreats and FIDA Kenya's events and activities.
- Recommendation for high-ranking positions in the government and other institutions
- Consultancy opportunities for FIDA-Kenya and partner organizations
- Friends of FIDA are recognized in every publication that FIDA-Kenya produces, on the website and we go beyond that to endorse our friends for various job opportunities, tenders e.t.c
MEMBERSHIP FEES
| # | CATEGORY | GROUP | ENTRY FEE | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION | DEFAULT FINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advocate for over 11 years | A | 1,500/= | 3,000/= | 400/= |
| 2 | Advocate for 6-10 years | B | 1,000/= | 2,000/= | 350/= |
| 3 | Advocate for 0-5 years | C | 750/= | 1,500/= | 300/= |
| 4 | Student | D | 500/= | 500/= | 250/= |
FRIENDSHIP MEMBERSHIP FEES
| # | FRIEND TYPE | AMOUNT(KSH) | MEDAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifetime Friend | 100,000 + | Gold |
| 2 | Sustainer Friend | 51,000-100,000 | Silver |
| 3 | Committed Friend | 10,100-50,000 | Copper |
| 4 | True Friend | 5,100-10,000 | Blue |
| 5 | Supportive Friend | 2,100-5,000 | Green |
| 6 | Loyal Friend | 1,000-2,000 | Red |
| 6 | Children | 100 | Young |
FIDA-Kenya
FIDA is a Spanish acronym for International Federation of Women Lawyers, that is, Federation International De Abogadas (FIDA). At its inception, FIDA-Kenya was affiliated to the International Federation of Women Lawyers, an organization started in Mexico by a group of women lawyers who sought to promote Gender Equality globally.