Courage, Perseverance, Commitment: Youth as agents of Peace in their Communities
Twenty Youth Champions have been incorporated into the Nakuru Town West Community Security Committees, and a significant number have also been added to the Nakuru Town East Committees following MIDRIFT HURINET Peace and Security interventions. Their active involvement has brought a new wave of optimism and hope for the Community’s security. The number increased […]
#NoExcuse to Patriarchy
Addressing the root causes of Gender Based Violence requires comprehensive strategies, including education, economic empowerment, robust legal systems, and cultural transformation that promote gender equality and challenge harmful norms. The Community Engagement Forum in Sachangwan, Molo Sub County, was a testament to the power of collaboration. It formed part of the global 16 Days of […]
It all started in Game Zone
Derrick Guchu, a playmaker, reflected on how his role has shaped him in his new job during the +Sports for Peace and Development Program reflection meeting with Playmakers and Coaches. These are his remarks. “I joined this project in 2022 and have grown through the skills I learned and shared with my peers and GAME […]
Youth on a Mission: Young PM+ Helpers Reinforcing Mental Health Support
Mental health challenges are a pressing concern globally, and their impact is particularly profound among the youth. According to the World Health Organization, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experience mental health conditions, with many cases going untreated due to stigma, lack of resources, and insufficient awareness. Involving young people in mental health interventions is not just […]
Afya Yetu, Jukumu Letu
A 13-year-old girl got pregnant, and her parents were not happy with the unfortunate situation. The tense situation was described as a mix of shock, anger, and sorrow as the news broke; barely a teenager, their 13-year-old daughter was carrying a life she was far too young to understand. Her parents felt as though their […]
From Survivor to Changemaker: Empowering Communities Through Place-Based Leadership
Milka Gakuru, a village elder in Mathare, Nairobi City County, is a sexual Gender-Based Violence survivor who is using her story and experience to shape her community. She was married at 17 and could not understand what to do in the marriage or what was expected of her since she was still a minor. Milka […]
Guardians of Change: Chiefs Leading the Charge Against GBV and Mental Health in Communities.
A case was escalated to a chief in Njoro Sub County,Nakuru County. A husband complained that his wife does not allow him to enjoy conjugal rights. In her defense, the wife said she had undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and hence she is not always in the “mood.” She also complained that the nagging from […]
#NoExcuse
A young man in the Kivumbini area of Nakuru Town East Sub County disagreed with his wife, which escalated to him hitting her. She sought refuge in her mother’s house, but the husband followed her and further assaulted her and her mother and broke window panes in the home. He left them nursing injuries and […]
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 […]