Empowering Rural Women: The Journey of SRHR Advocacy in West Pokot

Empowering Rural Women: The Journey of SRHR Advocacy in West Pokot

In the heart of rural Pokot community, a transformative movement is underway. THE RAIN WORKERS, formerly known as Aktion Regen, along with the dedicated efforts of the I_Rep Foundation, are pioneering a paradigm shift in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education. Despite socio-cultural barriers, this alliance is breaking ground, empowering women, and girls…

Child bride

Child bride

Sheila, not her real name, a 12, year-old was forcefully married to an old man by her wealth-minded father whose aim was to increase his household wealth. In her community, parents are known to embrace this retrogressive practice of marrying off their daughters at a tender age in exchange for wealth. “I heard a knock…

Fighting FGM through sporting activities in Chongis village, West Pokot County and why it could be challenging.

Fighting FGM through sporting activities in Chongis village, West Pokot County and why it could be challenging.

Two years ago, some members of I_Rep team went to Tapach ward to sensitize members of the community on the negative implications of FGM and child marriage. Then, no one talked about Chongis village. All the organization knew was that Chongis was within Tapach ward. During the Covid-19 there was mass cutting in Tapach and…

Success Stories of 2021

Success Stories of 2021

When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, this saw a mass cutting of girls in West Pokot since schools had closed. The prevalence rate of FGM rose to 90%.2020 was a year defined by the pandemic and we were not able to do much because of the lockdown and the curfew restrictions. However, despite all the challenges,…