Nyiwa Genowa (Our Girls Our Hope)

Global Alliance For A Healthy Society
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 956,780

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

Project Manager

Daphine Auma

Project Partners Inc

The Nyiwa Genowa Pilot Project will be co-implemented between Suba Girls Network and Global Alliance for a Healthy Society (GAHSO). Both organizations have an ongoing MoU arrangement, and have equally developed a Teaming Agreement for this particular project .

Project Summary

Nyiwa Genowa empowers adolescents in Suba North to prevent HIV and early pregnancy. It uses a skills-based curriculum and community dialogue to address cross-generational sex and cultural drivers of infection.

Intervention Areas

Child Protection & WelfareEnding Harmful Practices (FGMChild Marriage)Infectious Diseases (HIVMalariaTB)Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

Target Population

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

Problem Statement

Homa Bay has alarmingly high HIV and teen pregnancy rates, fueled by 'sex for fish' practices and cross-generational relationships. Schools lack effective, context-specific SRH education.

Proposed Solution

Implement an evidence-based HIV/ASRH curriculum in schools. Train teachers and peer leaders to deliver health education and hold community dialogues to shift cultural norms.

Expected Impact

Reduced new HIV infections and teen pregnancies among adolescents (10-16 years). Improved school capacity to handle SRH issues and stronger collaboration between duty bearers and the community.

Sustainability Plan

The project trains peer leaders and teachers to continue health education indefinitely. Integrating SRH into school budgets and systems ensures the program persists after grant funding ends.

Budget Breakdown

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