Empowering Women: Building Support Center in Kenya
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Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread human rights abuses, affecting one in three women and girls worldwide.
In Mwakirunge, Mombasa, there are high levels of child pregnancy, child marriage and FGM; all factors that prevent girls from finishing their education and living the lives they want.
Acts of violence are rarely reported because of the high costs associated with seeking justice. And, as the perpetrator is often known to the survivor, women and girls can lack the confidence to speak out, fearing reprisals or a backlash from their community.
In October, 2019, working with UK ActionAid and the local community, Kevin (dad), John (son), and Linda (mom) will spend 10 days in Mombasa, Kenya helping to build a support center, which will provide education and services to enable women and girls who have been abused to speak out, seek justice and enjoy their right to education in a safe and supportive environment.
If you'd like to join us in supporting violence against women and girls through support and education, please donate whatever you can to help build this support center .
We are grateful for your support!
Learn more about UK ActionAid https://www.actionaid.org.uk/
In Mwakirunge, Mombasa, there are high levels of child pregnancy, child marriage and FGM; all factors that prevent girls from finishing their education and living the lives they want.
Acts of violence are rarely reported because of the high costs associated with seeking justice. And, as the perpetrator is often known to the survivor, women and girls can lack the confidence to speak out, fearing reprisals or a backlash from their community.
In October, 2019, working with UK ActionAid and the local community, Kevin (dad), John (son), and Linda (mom) will spend 10 days in Mombasa, Kenya helping to build a support center, which will provide education and services to enable women and girls who have been abused to speak out, seek justice and enjoy their right to education in a safe and supportive environment.
If you'd like to join us in supporting violence against women and girls through support and education, please donate whatever you can to help build this support center .
We are grateful for your support!
Learn more about UK ActionAid https://www.actionaid.org.uk/
Organizer
Linda Baumeister
Organizer
Milton, MA