#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Launching the New Phase of Problem Management Plus (PM+) project
Stakeholders during the launch of the new Problem Management Plus project phase in Nakuru. The forum marked the beginning of the 3-year project that seeks to improve the referral systems to targeted clients. REHABILITATION PROGRAMME introduced a new phase of Problem Management Plus (PM+) that seeks to strengthen access to Mental Health Service provision at […]
Launch Of The Gender Based Violence Report And IEC Material
Madam Celina Nkatha Acting Director Department of Gender and Sub-county officials during the Launch of Gender Based Violence Report and IEC material on December 07, 2020 The rise of gender based violence stemming from poverty, insecurity and lack of effective policing is alarming and women and girls continue to pay the ultimate price of this […]