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Gerald Kairu

Gerald Kairu is a multi-skilled professional with graduate training in environment
and natural resources management and in M&E. Gerald is currently regional
program manager in the Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa (GWPEA). He has
more than 15 years of experience in climate change, community-based natural
resources management, conservation financing, and high-value agriculture.

Throughout his work, he has supported the advancement of gender equality in
project development and implementation. As part of his work for the Integrated
Drought Management Program in the Horn of Africa (IDMP-HOA), he supported
social inclusion in drought management and promotion of the role of women in
building drought resilience. For the Water Climate Development and Gender
Program (WACDEP-G), he coordinated the gender transformative project on
Water and Climate Development. Gerald is committed to advancing gender
equality by actively promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment for all
genders, challenging gender stereotypes and biases, and advocating for policies
and practices that foster inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of life.

I'm committed to advancing women and
women's empowerment by actively
promoting equal opportunities and fair
treatment so that they are not overlooked in
transboundary water project development
but also project implementation.

Regional program manager
Global Water Partnership Eastern Africa