Impact to date
WASH in Primary Schools
Successfully working with the County Ministries of Education and Health in the delivery of our WASH project to help 77 primary schools build their own knowledge and capability using education and games with the following outcomes:.
50,511 schoolchildren provided with WASH education.
1155 Board of Management members educated and empowered in their roles and responsibilities under the Kenya Standards & Guidelines for WASH Infrastructure in Primary Schools in Kenya.
77 Head Teachers and 97 Teacher Health Champions were educated and empowered in their roles and responsibilities under the Kenya Standards & Guidelines for WASH Infrastructure in Primary Schools in Kenya.
97 teachers and 154 students trained to set up and run School Health Clubs
77 School Health Clubs taught how to make liquid soap for hand washing using locally available products.
80% reduction in stomach illnesses due to waterborne diseases
Absenteeism significantly reduced due to improved student health and reduced menstrual hygiene management-related issues.
54 handwashing tanks were supplied to 23 primary schools.
Reproductive health and Rights
Successfully advocated for increased reproductive health and family planning budget allocations in the County
Reached more than 20,000 youths with sexual reproductive health rights messages through edusports interventions.
Trained over 600 youths as health champions. on social accountability on county budgets and resources related to health
Entrepreneurship and Business development
Trained over 300 youths, including survivors of exploitative domestic work, on entrepreneurship and business skills
Provided small start-up grants for 30 women to start small business
Collaboration
Recognized by the County Government of Kakamega as its primary WASH partner
Created Reproductive Health Advocacy Network in Kakamega County
Currently we are the convener and leader of Kakamega Community of practice Network
We are a member of HIV/AIDS technical working group in the County
We are a member of County government Gender-Based Violence technical working group