Project Location-Kibera Nairobi
Project Name: Banto Binti
The Bado Binti program, implemented by Polycom Girls in Kibera, Nairobi, is designed to empower pregnant teenagers and young mothers by restoring their dignity and supporting their reintegration into education and society. Anchored on hope, the program addresses the challenges faced by school-going girls who became pregnant and dropped out during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
- Restore Dignity: Provide emotional and practical support to young mothers to rebuild their confidence and self-worth.
- Educational Reintegration: Encourage and facilitate the return of pregnant teens and young mothers to school.
- Basic Needs Support: Address immediate needs such as food and hygiene to reduce barriers to education and personal development.
- Community Empowerment: Foster a supportive environment through mentorship and community outreach.
- Outreach Programs: Conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown to reach pregnant teenagers in Kibera, offering guidance and support.
- Provision of Basic Needs: Distribution of essentials like food to alleviate immediate hardships.
- Mentorship and Counseling: Mentors like Terry Moraa provide one-on-one support, encouraging girls to resume their education. For example, mentee Winnie Muyam was supported to return to school after pregnancy.
- Advocacy for Reproductive Health: Promotes menstrual health hygiene and reproductive health rights through education and awareness.
- Educational Outcomes: Successfully supported girls like Winnie Muyam to re-enroll in school, overcoming barriers such as stigma and financial constraints.
- Community Impact: Strengthened community support systems by addressing the unique needs of young mothers in Kibera.
- Mental Health Support: Provided safe spaces for girls to share experiences, coupled with self-care sessions for mentors to ensure their well-being.
Anchored on hope, the program addresses the challenges faced by school-going girls who became pregnant and dropped out during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
