Keep safe 2000 girls at risk of FGM in rural Kenya

This report details some of the activities we carried out in the past quarter to safeguard girls at risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kuria, Kenya, improving menstrual health care and the provision of basic essentials.

Through our walk-in and mobile school-based & village menstrual healthcare banks, we have developed an elaborate support and provision system where girls aged 9-18 years in Migori, Kisumu, and Homabay counties in Kenya can access safe menstrual care essentials and girl-friendly information during their menstruation reducing their risk of FGM and other forms of violence .

Key activities

1. Distribution of 17,000 care packs to 1500 girls which have significantly improved access to menstrual care and reduced school absenteeism.
2. Girl-friendly safe spaces for girls on menstrual hygiene have reached over 85% of the girls in Kuria community, increasing awareness and proper hygiene practices.
3. Provision of school basic essentials to 50 girls; essential items such as mathematical set, soap, shoe polish books, pens.

As a result, we have seen a direct impact on girls' retention and improved performance in school, which has also contributed to a reduction in teen pregnancies and child marriage, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and creating a more supportive and stable environment for them to focus on their education.

We thank GlobalGiving for the platform and continued support in ensuring that girls at risk receive the care and resources they need to be safe from FGM practices.