Project's area of focus: Women and girls need to be empowered on their reproductive health inorder to be able to make informe
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Majengo is one of the slums in Kenya that HIV prevalence is high, rape cases, abortion and early pregnancy too. Hardly a week passes without the occurrence of one of the above. Mrembo girls project is providing these girls with information, guidance and counseling through use of sports, theartre and video shows. The girls in turn are in a better position to make informed choices concerning their sexuality and lead healthy lives.
Activities
If we provide reproductive health information to these girls and encourage participation in sports then we will be fighting HIV,early pregnancies and marriages,prostitution.Also we will be building and nurturing their self esteem and leadership skills
Expected Outcomes
Mrembo project will be a resource and rescue center for over 200 girls and young women in Majengo slums. The program will reduce HIV infection, sexual abuse, early pregnancy, and abortion among the girls.
Project Message
Girls who are actively involved in the mrembo program has shown a significant improvement of their grades in school and a positive change of behaviour.
- Nancy Waweru, Program Coordinator
Project Contact
Nancy Waweru,
Founder
288-00610 288-00610 Nairobi, Kenya 254
Kenya
254721681897
288-00610 Vijana Amani Pamoja NairobiKenya254 Kenya
+254 721 681 897
Organization's Mission
To integrate social and economic values through football/soccer by creating a proactive health environment.
Organization's Programs
HIV Prevention Program-Use of a soccer based curriculum
Soccer Tournament and League-VAP youth members participate in grass root football league and soccer trainings
GAME ON-A program that addresses children needs in sports and social development
Organization's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
Using the power of soccer to fight HIV/AIDS
Improving lives of 200 girls in Majengo slums
Organization Statistics
Financial Statistics
Nancy Njeri Waweru,
Program Director
Founded in 2002
Employees: 4
Volunteers: 20
Other funding sources: N/A Religious Affiliation: N/A
Personnel Overview
Nancy Waweru - Director
HIV expertise and women empowerment skills including leadership
Charles Otieno - Program Officer
Football coach, HIV/ AIDS peer education trainer
Christine Atieno - Mrembo Program Cordinator
HIV/AIDS peer education trainer and trainer in gender mainstreaming
