'The ripple effects of sexual violence against children not only disrupts their education...but also contribute to a host of social problems including poverty, insecurity, child marriages, and teenage pregnancies'- Mercy Robi in today's The Standard Digital

#NAYAVoices

Healthcare Students Mainstreaming ESD for SDGs have been at WA-WA Economic Empowerment Centre, Kaugege-Mbita. It has been a pleasure sharing what we do and learning from their work as well.

From WA-WA we say, Karibuni Tena!

#TurningTablesAroundLakeVictoria

Through our partnership with Voice we are strengthening community structures of our right holders ( young widows) to increase access to finance through savings for Transformation model and amplify their voices & capacity to challenge inequalities in community spaces

Devolution of health brings service delivery closer to people and we have the autonomy to pick our priorities determined by the needs of communities ~ Hon. Silantoi Suzanne, County Executive Committee Member Health, Nairobi County. #SkollWF #AmrefAtSkoll24

This Eid al-Fitr we reached 150 girls & 100 boys in Kombe village. Sensitization topic was child safety during this school break and reporting.
Our goal is to ensure that all adolescent girls & boys in Migori-Kenya can realize their rights and reach their full potential.
#EndFGM

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya wishes all those observing an Eid Mubarak ✨🧡

Together with The Kenya Climate Change Working Group continued livelihood threats posed by climate change will be tackled through Education and Awareness Campaigns.

Into Soap and Detergent making session this week, participants are getting empowered and impacted with knowledge and skills on entrepreneurship, and building a saving culture through table banking and WA-WA Fisherfolk Cooperative that allows the vulnerable women to access 1/

Our second grantee for the CHOICE Power to You(th) Global seedgrant 2024 initiative is Tunaweza Empowerment Organization. based in Migori, Kenya! 🌿

A YLO working on womens rights & youth development & advocacy, they “catalyze the power” of girls & young women to create the future they imagine!

As primary, junior & secondary schools close for at least four weeks in Kenya, adolescent girls living in poverty and exclusion are often at risk of #FGM #ChildMarriage #TeenagePregnancy
We have delivered 2 days of technical assistance to help over 30 Girls & Beyond AGYW Cycle leaders

Meaningful Youth Participation is about ensuring that young people have the opportunity to be involved in processes of decision-making on policies, strategies & programs that affect them. Together with CHOICE for Youth & Sexuality & stakeholders in Kuria as we launch the roadmap for MIYP .

Today's intergenerational dialogue in Rangala sparked a heated debate: Does poverty directly correlate with GBV and teen pregnancy? Some argue it's about instilling good morals and spiritual nourishment in our children. What do you think?
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Objectives of the Girls and Beyond Cycles Innovation:

To strengthen Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation by building agency for AGYW to actively take part in decision making and demand accountability in issues affecting them.

#CHOICEforYouthandSexuality #MIYP

In the next couple of months with the support of the Power to You(th) Global & CHOICE for Youth & Sexuality seed grant we are scaling-up our Girls & Beyond AGYW Cycle innovation that seeks to strengthen MIYP towards involving young people in decision making on policies & stratrgies.
#YouthEmpowerment #SRHR

April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth 🎗️

It is estimated that 35%of women worldwide have experienced either physical or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives.

Let's commit to preventing violence in our communities..

📣 We're Hiring

🇳🇱 The Netherlands Embassy currently has the position of Senior Consular Affairs Officer available.

For more information and how to apply, go to careers-page.com/gaprecruitment…

We remember Wangari Maathai, born #OnThisDay .

An environmentalist, women’s rights activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Her legacy lives on.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is proud to co-host the first 'International Conference on Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence' together with USG SRSG Ms. Patten & UN Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, and with support from the UK and France. 1/2

Gathering in Remembrance: Kenyatta University stands together in solemn solidarity, honoring the lives lost in a tragic accident. #KUCommunityMourns

As #Power2YouthKE our dream is for every young person to achieve their goals & create change in their communities.

🙏Sending healing prayers & comfort during this tough time for the families who lost loved ones during Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU accident in Voi.

Quick recovery comrades❤️‍🩹