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 […]
Trailblazing Women Thrive in Livestock Industry: Empowering Communities One Herd at a Time
Members from the Pwani Women Group,Community Members and MIDRIFT HURINET staff during the interview “Nashukuru sana MIDRIFT.Wametusaidia kuosha picha yetu kama wajane kwa Kijiji. Kitambo ulikua unaonekana uko smart akina mama wanaambiwa wachunge isikue ni mabwana zao wanakamuliwa. Kuna watu walisema wamama wa Pwani Lare Widows group hawaendi mbali,hapa ni wapi?” These were the […]
Youth for Peace: 10 Tiaty Youths join NPR to Tackle Insecurity in Baringo County
Baringo County continues to grapple with insecurity occasioned by banditry often fueled by diminishing grazing pastures due to climate change, unfair recruitment of National Police Reservists (NPR), retrogressive cultures among others. This has left a trail of deaths, destruction of property, retaliatory attacks and schools closed among others. The Pokot community mostly residing in Tiaty […]
Empowering Resilience: Transformative Impact of Psychological First Aid Training
Part of Group discussion during the PFA Training in Njoro In line with MIDRIFT HURINET’s programming of implementing a Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support project aimed at strengthening access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services and mitigating the effects of Gender-Based Violence in Nakuru County, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) have continuously been capacity […]