Tag: Teenage Pregnacies
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A Different Menstrual Health Hygiene Day in Kiambiu Informal Settlements
In the heart of Nairobi, within the sprawling confines of Kiambiu, Kamukunji’s largest urban slum in Nairobi Kenya, the importance of menstrual health is often overshadowed by daily struggles. However, this year, on Menstrual Health Day, a ripple of change spread through the community, thanks to the dedication of Imarika Youth Organization and her group…
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Call for Support on Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health for Informal Settlements in Kamukunji Sub County Nairobi County:
Dear Well Wisher, We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to request your support for the ongoing initiatives that are crucial to the well-being of our community: the continuation of activities that aim on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and mental health issues in Informal Settlements in Kamukunji Sub County Nairobi County. Background:…
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Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Teenage Mothers Affected by Gender-Based Violence
In Kiambiu’s Informal Settlement, in the Kenya’s Capital Nairobi, a 16-year-old Jane found herself pregnant, a victim of gender-based violence. Jane’s story is not unique; she is one of many girls whose lives are derailed by the twin crises of teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence. These young girls often face stigma, abandonment, and a lack…
IMARIKA YOUTH ORGANIZATION - A Community Based Organization serving Informal Settlements in Kamukunji Sub -County, NAIROBI KENYA 