Lamu County in collaboration with The Basic Needs Basic Rights Kenya, a Non-profit Organization has unveiled a transformative program to champion for the education of girl child in the county.
The program also aims to dismantle gender-based barriers to learning and skills development, to realize the dream of empowering girls through education.
This innovative initiative sees the on boarding and intensive training of 20 dedicated “Gender Champions” who will spearhead critical awareness and advocacy efforts across the region.
These champions, drawn from a diverse array of sectors including government, civil society, religious institutions, and influential community opinion leaders, are poised to tackle deep-seated challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV), alarmingly high school dropout rates, and the pervasive issue of early pregnancies.
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Their mission is to champion both community-driven and in-school solutions, fostering an environment where every girl can access and complete her education without hindrance.
The three-day training session, which officially commenced recently, received a strong endorsement from none other than the Lamu County Deputy Governor and CECM Health, Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj.
Addressing the inaugural cohort, Dr. Bahjaj passionately urged the participants to fully commit to the program, emphasizing the profound and lasting benefits it promises to deliver to their communities.
“This program holds immense potential to reshape the future for our girls,” Dr. Bahjaj stated
“I encourage each of you to embrace this role with dedication, for the long-term positive impact it will have on countless lives.” He added
By Cornelius Korir
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