Adolescent Mothers Empowerment Project(AMEP)

Centre For Community Mobilization and Empowerment (CECOME)
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 1,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

Project Manager

Stella Achoki

Project Partners

Project Summary

CECOME advocates against SGBV in Kisii by empowering vulnerable girls through vocational training and leadership forums. It addresses the root causes of teenage pregnancy and violence, reintegrating dropouts into school and economic life.

Intervention Areas

Child Protection & WelfareEnding Harmful Practices (FGMChild Marriage)Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) SupportSexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)Technical & Vocational Training

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

High rates of SGBV, teenage pregnancy, and HIV in Kisii County threaten the well-being and future of adolescent girls.

Proposed Solution

Provide vocational skills training, re-enroll dropouts in school, and create 'FEMSPACES' for leadership and rights advocacy.

Expected Impact

150 girls re-enrolled/trained, reduced SGBV/pregnancy rates, and empowered young women capable of economic independence.

Sustainability Plan

Economic empowerment through vocational skills enables beneficiaries to sustain themselves, though a specific plan was not detailed.

Budget Breakdown

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