By Ruth Konchellah | Director of Cherish Others Organization Kenya
During this quarter we looked at the impact of our projects on education empowerment, and to counter the practice of female circumcision (FGM) and early marriage.
We relied on focus groups of girls who have participated in our programs about FGM and who have gone through our alternative rites of passage ceremonies. Based on the input of the girls, the impact appears to be highly positive. Ninety percent of the girls had managed to complete their primary school education and go on to secondary school. There were some who had still gotten married at a young age, but even some of them managed to continue their education.
These results indicate our projects are having a positive impact on communities in the Transmara region. It is clear that we are empowering girls to avoid the pitfalls of FGM and early marriage, and pursue their education. There is also a large health benefit, since girls and women who avoid female circumcision reduce the danger of obstructed labor and the development of fistulas. Overall, we believe that we are heading in the right direction.
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