Health and Wellness
These programs focus on helping people, especially adolescents and young people
in Alego and Western Kenya, live healthier, dignified, and empowered lives.
Komboa Jamii Initiative Profile
General Objective
“To increase access to appropriate SRHR information and services to adolescent girls and young mothers between 10-24 years within East and Southern Africa Region.”
Key Focus Areas
4 CORE AREAS
Mental Wellness Support Sessions
Special safe space meetings where youth talk about feelings, receive guidance on stress, sadness, and emotional challenges, and learn resilience techniques.
Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR)
Comprehensive age-appropriate education teaching youth about bodily autonomy, safe sex, and confidence to protect their health and understand rights.
Dignity Restoration Project for Girls & Boys
Providing sanitary towels for girls so they never miss school during periods, and hygiene underwear for boys to restore self-worth and confidence.
Teen Mothers Return to School Advocacy
Targeted support and advocacy removing systemic barriers so young mothers can return to school after childbirth and build a better future.
Programme Activities & Interventions
Key strategic activities and community engagements for this pillar
Policy Makers Engagement
Direct advocacy with local and county healthcare decision-makers.
Intergenerational Dialogue Forums
Bridging the communication gap between elders, parents, and youth on SRHR.
Regional Policy Dialogue Forums
Participating in regional SRHR policy discussions across East Africa.
School-Based Peer Learning
Peer-led safe space learning sessions in primary and secondary schools.
Community Sensitization & Youth Cafes
Regular open community forums and informal youth cafe dialogues.
Project Documentaries & Conferences
Documenting impact stories and sharing findings at regional health conventions.
Expected Outcomes & Impact
RMNCAH Legislation Tracking
Active monitoring of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health bill implementation.
Comprehensive SRHR Awareness
Increased verified SRHR knowledge among adolescent girls and young mothers.
Community & Parent Sensitization
Sensitized parents and elders standing up for adolescent health rights.
Regional Policy Alignment
Tracked and aligned regional SRHR policies supporting vulnerable youth.
Focus Area
Health & Wellness
Direct impact interventions in rural Western Kenya communities.
10–24 Yrs
Target Age Group
Adolescent girls & young…
Oct 2028
Regional Target
East & Southern…
1,000+
Dignity Kits Provided
Sanitary towels &…
50+
Peer Support Groups
Safe spaces for youth…
Program Impact
Key metrics and targeted milestones