Here is a statement from our Executive Director in responding to challenges brought about by the #COVID19 pandemic. We are partnering with organizations, groups and individuals to address arising issues among our beneficiaries. See image ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for further information.
Continue staying safe and observing high hygiene standards.
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"Greatness is inspiring others to be the best", says Francis, a Kesho Kenya alumni and currently in his final year pursuing his degree in gender and development studies. In our latest Kesho Kenya blogpost he describes his engagement against Sexual Gender Based Violence and mentions why he attributes a great part of his success to Kesho Kenya. ⬇️⬇️
https://blogs.keshokenya.org/greatness-is-inspiring-others-to-be-the-best/

Here an excerpt:
"When I joined the university, I had the idea to start up an initiative that would influence positive behavior change among students but did not know where to start."

"I had witnessed what was happening both in my community and the university. Having been brought up in a patriarchal family, I understood what it was like, for men to domineer over women compelling them to think that’s how it should be.

I felt the need to educate people against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) that has seen many girls and women in my community suffer terribly. Imagine, a girl at the uni in a toxic relationship where she is physically and emotionally abused, suffers in silence and thinks it is okay. It really pains me when these girls stay in such relationships simply because the guy meets their daily expenses which they are unable to cater for."

"To stop all this, I started up a campus club in 2018 whose main aim is to end SGBV within and outside the student community. Since i was green on running such a club, i visited National Gender Equality Commission and United Nations office in Nairobi to learn their ways of running things. I did not stop at that. I went ahead, researched and brought on board partners who we to date work together in organizing events and activities. Our club has about 60 registered members who are committed and passionate about change."

"My dream is to register this club as a foundation that will be sensitizing members against SGBV, toxic masculinity and sponsor relationships not only with in the university but also in my home County Kilifi and our country at large."

"Kesho did not only pay my school fees but also molded me by equipping me with various life skills that enable me to thrive in this very competitive world. Kesho offered me trainings that have not only helped me in selecting my university course but also discover what I’m passionate about and that is bringing about positive change to my community."

"Kesho Kenya has helped me grow into an independent thinker. Whenever I count my blessings, I count Kesho twice and cannot thank them enough for the impact they have had in my life."

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As a precautionary measure for the COVID- 19, we wish to inform the public that our resource centers will not be accessible this holiday and all our field activities have been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Remember to observe personal hygiene by frequently washing your hands and avoid social gatherings.
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We are hiring!! We are hiring!! Are you are interested in joining our team as a Project Officer or Social Worker for our new project #ChangingTheWayWeCare ?Click the link below to apply. Share widely. #IkoKaziKE

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What is Corona virus? How can you get infected? How can you protect yourself in the best way possible? Here is a child friendly explanation of corona disease, made by Manuela Molina and available in different languages. Please klick the link, read and share widely. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
►http://bit.do/corona-explained-to-children
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What is SHINE project, what is integrity, and how does the development check tool work? During a training for monitors who head the integrity clubs in new SHINE partner schools, the teenagers were so keen to learn everything that they asked us a lot of questions..
Shine means Students Acting for Honesty, Integrity and Equality. The project is being implemented in 45 schools within Kilifi County. It aims at empowering students to act with and demand integrity in their school communities.
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Happy International Women's Day to all women out there. This year's theme is- "I am generation equality: Realizing women's rights." Here are statements from a few members of our team. We would love to hear from you today. Share your your thoughts on #Womenrights and if you think we are #GenerationEquality.
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What pushes children in the Kenyan coast in commercial sexual exploitation, who exploits them and what can be done about it? In this Daily Nation article affected children talk about their experiences. You also learn how Kesho Kenya supports them through our "Tackling CSEC" programme.
http://bit.do/csec-kenya-coast
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When parents don't find enough time to supervise activities their children engage, it might have negative consequences. Trying to make ends meet is important but forgetting to cater to a child's needs might push them into commercial sexual exploitation.
In a Participatory Education Theatre (PET) session, community members learnt on positive parenting and to pay attention to behaviour change in children.
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The 10th of a family of 12, parents divorced, mother without a job, no money – for Martha it is coming close to a miracle that beyond all odds, she managed to pass her KCPE exams and to even score 334 marks, a result she would never ever have expected to achieve. But as a beneficiary of the Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu project she got support that helped her to succeed and transit to secondary.
► https://blogs.keshokenya.org/passing-kcpe-beyond-all-odds/ ‎ ... See more