Educate and Empower Trafficked and Abused Girls

This quarter, Talia Agler Girls Shelter (TAGS) continued to deliver structured protection, care, and empowerment services for vulnerable girls and young women. Despite operational and medical challenges, the shelter maintained consistent provision of psychosocial support, emergency protection, and education pathways.

At present, the shelter is supporting 131 residents in total, with 103 actively enrolled in education programmes ranging from lower primary through to tertiary level. This reflects TAGS’ sustained commitment to long-term empowerment through education as a core protection strategy.
A key milestone this quarter was the Third Annual TAGS Fundraising Walk, which brought together community members, partners, and stakeholders in support of girls’ education and protection. The event strengthened local engagement, mobilized resources for the education support fund, and reinforced advocacy against early marriage and gender-based violence.

During the reporting period, three new residents were admitted under emergency protection, including survivors of domestic violence and her 3-year-old child, also a 17 years old girl from forced early marriage. Each was integrated into structured care systems, including safety planning, legal redress, psychosocial support, and education placement.

The shelter also managed increased medical care needs, with residents receiving treatment for tuberculosis and chronic kidney conditions under specialist supervision. These cases placed additional demand on healthcare, nutrition, and psychosocial support systems, reinforcing the need for sustained investment in integrated care.

TAGS continues to demonstrate strong education and transition outcomes under its “Girls Soaring High” initiative. This quarter:
• One girl secured admission to the Kenya School of Law, marking a significant milestone in higher education progression.
• Five girls are on track to graduate in December, transitioning from secondary and tertiary levels into the next phase of their academic or professional journeys.
• Two young women are currently employed, reflecting growing outcomes in economic independence and successful reintegration.
These milestones reflect the long-term impact of sustained investment in education, mentorship, and structured protection systems.

Call to Action: TAGS invites continued partnership from donors, institutions, and supporters to sustain and expand its integrated care model. Support is essential to ensure uninterrupted education, strengthened healthcare services, and timely protection for girls in crisis.

We acknowledge all partners whose collaboration continues to sustain this work. TAGS remains committed to strengthening protection systems, expanding education outcomes, and ensuring structured pathways to stability, education, and opportunity for every girl in our care.

Together, we are writing a different story for the girls of tomorrow.