In the remote landscapes of Turkana, Kenya, access to education remains a struggle, especially for girls. Deep-rooted cultural norms, economic barriers, and limited educational facilities create significant obstacles for young girls aspiring to learn. But change is underway. With initiatives like EducateHers Kenya, strides are being made to open doors for Turkana’s young women and create a future where education […]
In the recent Youth Kenya Peace Forum Programme, a significant initiative aimed at fostering peace and conflict resolution skills among young leaders took center stage. Spearheaded by Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Kenyatta University (KU), this program received a grant of $13,215.95 USD from UNESCO-IICBA, marking a crucial step towards promoting peace education amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 […]
This transformative effort seeks to combat gender disparities in education through a youth workshop recently conducted in the marginalized Lokori area of Turkana, Kenya. For years, the region has faced severe gender discrimination in education. The school enrollment rate for children aged 6-13 in Turkana stands at a mere 50%, with even lower figures for girls at 46.6%, compared to […]