Project Location-Kibera Nairobi
Project Name: Boresha Binti
Boresha Binti is a lifeskills mentorship program implemented by Polycom Girls in Kibera, Nairobi, targeting adolescent girls and boys in 50 partner schools. The program focuses on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education to empower young people with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their health and future.
- SRH Education Workshops: Conduct sessions in 50 partner schools covering topics like menstrual health, contraception, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.
- Mentorship Programs: Pair students with trained mentors who provide one-on-one guidance and group discussions to address SRH and personal development.
- Peer-to-Peer Support: Encourage peer-led initiatives to promote SRH awareness and foster a supportive school environment.
- Community Engagement: Organize outreach events to involve parents and community members in SRH education, ensuring broader support for adolescents.
- 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.
- Increased SRH Knowledge: Students gain a better understanding of reproductive health, leading to informed choices and reduced risky behaviors.
- Empowered Adolescents: Improved confidence and life skills enable participants to advocate for their health and rights.
- School-Based Support Systems: Strengthened peer and mentor networks in 50 schools create safe environments for open SRH discussions.
- Community Awareness: Enhanced community understanding of SRH issues reduces stigma and supports adolescent well-being.
focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education to empower young people with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their health and future.
