OUR PROGRAMS
Community Health - SRHR
- We design and disseminate age appropriate IEC materials on SRHR for the women, girls and youth in the community. We also carry out radio talk shows and community dialogues where we encourage the women and girls to take control of their sexual and reproductive health and make informed decisions on their health and wellness.
Economic Empowerment
These includes Income Generating Activities (IGA) such as:
- Table-banking for women (as seen in the above picture)
- beekeeping
- goats rearing
- growing local vegetables
- growing grains such as Amaranth & millet
- dress making.
Psychological Support
- Individual and group therapy sessions (as seen in the above photo) are some of the counseling types that are provided by K-PEN counselors. It is worth noting that group therapy sessions are a source of great hope and solidarity for people living with HIV/AIDS. K-PEN also provide food supplement to identified HIV/AIDS positive bed ridden persons within the project areas. This is carried out under the Home Based Care program
Orphan Care
- K-PEN supports orphans through providing them with uniforms (as seen in the above photo) and also supports the grandmothers taking care of orphaned children. This is done by providing them with beehives for honey and training them on goat rearing for milk production. This ensures they have a sustainable source of income to provide food and education to the children.
Youth Vocational Training
We offer training to youths identified by the group members and enrolled in different fields shown below:
- Arc and Electric welding,
- Wood work/Carpentry,
- Tailoring and dress making (as seen in the above photo)
- Beautician training
- Motor cycle repairs and maintenance
Our Aproach
Open Dialogue
- We foster open dialogue to break down the silence and stigma surrounding SRHR. We move beyond one-way lectures to facilitate participatory conversations where community members—elders, parents, youth, and leaders—can voice concerns, challenge myths, and collectively find solutions. By prioritizing listening and shared learning, we ensure our programs are culturally relevant and community-owned. This approach transforms passive recipients of information into active agents of change, driving sustainable social transformation from within.
Community Capacity Building
- We believe in investing in local champions. Our approach involves intensive training for trusted community health volunteers and peer educators, equipping them with accurate SRHR knowledge, counseling skills, and referral resources. By building this local capacity, we create a permanent, sustainable network of support. These champions become the first line of defense and advocacy within their own communities, ensuring that accurate information and empathetic guidance remain accessible long after our direct involvement ends.
Values Clarification
- In these safe spaces, we also facilitate values clarification, a process where we explore the beliefs and attitudes we individually or collectively hold about gender, health, and rights. Through guided reflection, we examine the origins of our values and how they influence our decisions and relationships. This is not about imposing new values but encouraging critical thinking to challenge harmful stereotypes and foster positive, equitable norms that support the health and dignity of all community members.
Integrated Holistic Support
- We recognize that health is interconnected. Our approach intentionally links SRHR education to practical support in livelihoods, legal aid, and psychosocial services. We address the whole person, understanding that an individual cannot act on health knowledge if they are struggling with economic insecurity or a lack of agency. This holistic model empowers people not only with information but also with the tools and resources needed to make informed choices and achieve full, empowered agency over their lives.
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