Ruud Elmendorp is a Dutch video journalist traveling the African continent for features and documentaries on conflict and development. His work is aired on a variety of channels, both on television and the internet. Ruud was last seen in Mogadishu reporting on the local humanitarian situation. Follow and reach him on Instagram: ruudelmendorp. https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/contributor/ruud-elmendorp/rss en Asset and Property Rights Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:10:00 +0000 Ruud Elmendorp https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/07/05/the-millionaire-farmer-in-kenya-who-has-no-land-of-her-own https://www.newsdeeply.com/womensadvancement/articles/2018/07/05/the-millionaire-farmer-in-kenya-who-has-no-land-of-her-own The cultural norms in western Kenya told Martha Otieno that, as a woman, she couldn’t own land. So, she leased it instead, built a successful farming business, and is now on her way to becoming the first woman landowner in the region. Education Heroes Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:33:00 +0000 Ruud Elmendorp https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2017/10/19/kenyas-condom-queen-is-on-a-mission-to-educate-women-and-girls https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2017/10/19/kenyas-condom-queen-is-on-a-mission-to-educate-women-and-girls Brenda Alwanyi is Kenya’s new Condom Queen. Crowned in September, she can be found in Nairobi’s slums most weekends, handing out male and female condoms and educating women on sexual health and their rights. Health Heroes Mon, 29 May 2017 08:00:13 +0000 Ruud Elmendorp https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2017/05/29/video-the-maasai-women-using-cricket-to-beat-fgm-in-kenya https://www.newsdeeply.com/womenandgirls/articles/2017/05/29/video-the-maasai-women-using-cricket-to-beat-fgm-in-kenya Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is common in Maasai lands, but by encouraging girls to play cricket and providing education on the practice during breaks, one group of young people is changing attitudes.