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Young women empowerment
October 8, 2024 Health & Empowerment

Addressing Period Poverty – Empowering Young Women

By John Wesley

Period poverty is a significant barrier that disproportionately affects adolescent girls and young women. Access to menstrual products is not just about hygiene it's about dignity, empowerment, and equality.

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Healthcare and contraception
September 26, 2024 Reproductive Health

World Contraception Day – A Step Towards Empowerment

By Chimoli Budget

Today we celebrate the right to access comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care. Contraception empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health, family planning, and future.

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Financial literacy and entrepreneurship
May 23, 2023 Economic Empowerment

Empowering Young Women through Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

By Marrion Ogola

Financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs are crucial in empowering young women. By equipping them with skills to save and start small businesses, young women gain independence and confidence.

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Community gathering and celebration
October 2025 Menstrual Health & Dignity

The Journey of the Nyalenda Period Festival

By Dream Redefined CBO

What began as a response to silent suffering has grown into a movement of dignity and hope. In Nyalenda, young girls once faced menstruation with fear, shame, and misinformation. Through the Nyalenda Period Festival, Dream Redefined CBO created a safe space for learning, dignity packs, and honest conversations keeping girls in school and protecting their futures.

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Young women in leadership training
April 2026 Governance & Leadership

SAWA Project: Young Women Rising to Lead in Kisumu

By Dreams Redefined CBO

In Kisumu County, women hold only a fraction of leadership positions. The SAWA Project is changing that equipping 60 young women with skills, mentorship, and the confidence to shape governance from the ground up.

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SRHR Festival community gathering
March 2026 SRHR & Advocacy

Kisumu SRHR Festival: When Young People Lead, Communities Transform

By Dreams Redefined CBO

From intergenerational panels to Artivism, the Kisumu County SRHR Festival brought together young women, health providers, and community leaders to break stigma, deliver services, and co-create policy around reproductive health and rights.

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