Multi-Sectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forums on Peace and Security Institutionalised in Kenya
CHANGE The Ministry of Interior and National Administration of Kenya issued a circular on July 25, 2024, recommending the establishment of Regional, County and Sub-County Multisectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forums on Peace and Security across the 47 counties in Kenya. This represents a significant shift in the country’s approach to peacebuilding and violence prevention, emphasizing […]
From Bystander to Guardian: Youth Steps Up to Strengthen Community Security
Hamza Ramadhan, a Youth from Bondeni ,participated in the pilot phase of the Youth-led Engagement for Peace andSecurity project implemented by MIDRIFT HURINET in partnership with GIZ-CPS. Before that, he was not involved in any formal or informal security structure in the Community. He shared how the project has enhanced peaceful coexistence within his Community […]
Strengthening Social Support
A strong social support system can make all the difference in stress and hardship. Psychological intervention programs like Problem Management Plus (PM+), developed by the WHO, recognize the critical role of community and relationships in helping individuals manage life’s challenges. MIDRIFT HURINET and DIGNITY use Problem Management Plus (PM+) to respond to the need for […]
Breaking the Silence: A Community Reclaims Its Story on Gender and Sexual Violence
In the heart of the informal settlements,survival is a daily battle. Here, daylight robbery isn’t just a fear—it’s the norm. Locked doors offer little peace. Neighbors and former residents whisper warnings instead of greetings. Eyes stay sharp, always scanning the pathways. But amidst the chaos, there’s resilience—a community holding on to hope for safer, brighter […]
Study Report: Understanding Root Cause of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi-Kenya
Study Report: Understanding Root Cause of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi-Kenya MIDRIFT HURINET’s study, “Understanding the Root Cause of Gender-Based Violence in Nairobi-Kenya,” details the experiences of survivors of Gender-Based Violence in the informal settlements of Mathare, Kibera, Dandora, and Mukuru. The initiative, funded by MIDRIFT HURINET and supported by the Kenya Human Rights Commission, reflects […]
National Police Service Account Ability
Through the Accelerated Response Initiative against Violence Extremism (ARIVE)program, MIDRIFT HURINET facilitated a forum on National Police Service accountability and trust building with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The forum aimed to enhance the National Police Service’s accountability and professionalism and improve citizens’ trust in violence prevention. Present […]
Mwalimu Shujaa: Role of Peace Clubs in PCVE
Schools surrounded by informal settlements experience the effects of vulnerabilities caused by various factors. PCVE vulnerabilities are multi-faceted and often arise from socioeconomic, political, social, psychological, educational, environmental, technological, communal, and global factors. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires a holistic approach that considers the complex interplay of these elements. This approach focuses on prevention […]
Herder-led Initiatives End a 15-Year Conflict in Baringo County
Herder-led Initiatives end a 15-year conflict in Baringo Herders from Tiaty East sub-county attend a peacebuilding forum facilitated by the Tangibolol youth group, and supported by the sub-county ward administrator and the area chief. The meeting is meant to discuss the importance of reconciliation between the Tugen and Pokot communities. The Tugen and Pokot communities […]
From Needing Help to Helping Others; Derrick’s remarkable Journey with PM+
From Needing Help to Helping Others; Derrick’s remarkable Journey with PM+ Derrick Munialo, a packing agent at a flower farm in Naivasha, seems very confident and cheerful now, but a few months ago, things were different when he was abruptly fired from his previous job.”There was a misunderstanding, and I was asked to leave that […]
The Vital Role of Access to Information on Communities.
Participants during the Public Engagement Forum in Mau Narok on strategies of holding leaders to account In a report on the status of the County Government of Nakuru projects, Kimugul ECDE center in Nessuit was complete, but as they say “kwa ground vitu ni different” Indeed it was a different story. Dennis Korir could not […]