+254-715-988-328
P.O BOX 283-90100 Machakos - Kenya
Hours: Mon-Fri:8.00am-17.00pm
Girlchild and Boychild Empowerment
We believe in the equal empowerment of both girls and boys. Our programs focus on providing access to education, mentorship, life skills training, and support networks to help children of all genders realize their full potential and contribute positively to their communities.
Girlchild Empowerment Initiatives
Life Skills Training
• Provide comprehensive life skills training tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by girls, including communication skills, self-esteem building, decision-making, and assertiveness training.
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• Emphasize sex education and reproductive health as part of life skills training to empower girls with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and futures.
• Offer workshops and sessions on menstrual hygiene management, family planning, and reproductive rights to address gender-specific health needs and challenges.
Career Guidance and Leadership Development
• Offer career guidance sessions to help girls explore their interests, talents, and potential career paths.
• Provide mentorship and role modeling opportunities to inspire and empower girls to pursue their aspirations and break gender stereotypes.
• Facilitate leadership development programs to equip girls with the skills, confidence, and resilience to become leaders and change-makers in their communities.
Boychild Empowerment Initiatives
Recognizing the Boychild as an Endangered Species
• Acknowledge the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by boys, including involvement in crime, drugs, violence, and sexual harassment.
• Provide support and guidance to boys at risk of negative influences, offering alternative pathways to positive development and well-being.
• Address issues such as toxic masculinity and gender-based violence through education, awareness-raising, and behavior change initiatives.
Points of Convergence for Both Boychild and Girlchild
Equal Opportunities and Access
• Recognize the importance of investing in both girls and boys, providing them with equal opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive.
• Ensure that all program activities and resources are accessible and inclusive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.
Comprehensive Life Skills Training
• Provide comprehensive life skills training to both girls and boys, with a focus on topics such as communication, decision-making, assertiveness, and sexual health.
• Emphasize the importance of respectful relationships, consent, and healthy boundaries for both genders.
Equal Opportunities and Access
• Recognize the importance of investing in both girls and boys, providing them with equal opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive.
• Ensure that all program activities and resources are accessible and inclusive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.
Through the Girlchild & Boychild Empowerment Program, Safari Ya Msamaria Mwema envisions a future where every girl and boy can dream big, realize their aspirations, and contribute meaningfully to society. By investing in the holistic development of girls and boys, we aim to unlock their full potential and enable them to become agents of positive change in their communities