In Sub-Saharan Africa, many girls miss 20-30% of their school days due to lack of adequate menstrual hygiene products.
Northern Kenya Fund has initiated a menstrual hygiene program to provide essential menstrual hygiene products to vulnerable adolescent girls in secondary sch
Northern Kenya Fund mentorship programme offered in over 12 secondary schools in Marsabit county is designed to encourage & promote the students' academic performance, self awareness, sexual reproductive health, Menstrual Hygiene & guidance on a successful career in the future.
In August, we held an in-person meeting with partner CEOs in Nairobi. On the first day of the conference, we brought our partners together for a cultural networking dinner. At the event, we were also joined by friends and representatives from the development space and civil society. Here is a highlight video from the event.
Watch out for more highlights from the event.
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NKF CEO (Shanu Bashuna) had the privilege to join the @AMPLIFY_Girls partners meeting in Nairobi, uniting 40 partners from 5 African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda & Malawi) dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of adolescents girls through the gift of education.
"Happy Valentine's Day! Today, let's celebrate love in all its forms – whether it's love for friends, family, or partners. Let's spread kindness, compassion, and affection to everyone around us. Remember, a small act of love can make a big difference in someone's day. ❤️
@Northern_kenyaf Godana calls for governments, INGOs, and NGOs to collaborate to advance girls' rights and opportunities worldwide and promote girls' agency.
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The general public and our great partners are hereby notified that the Chalbi Scholars Organization has changed its name to Northern Kenya Fund, education still remains our area of focus.
Join our partner Amplify Girls as they host a girl-led virtual event titled; GIRLS AGENCY - IN ALL SPACES! Hear girls speak on the importance of developing their agency! Register Today: https://t.co/pNnunu3ODs
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Amplify Girls
On Oct. 11th at 5 pm EAT, we will host a girl-led event featuring an incredible panel of girls from East & Southern Africa & beyond!
Join the girls in asking for access to agency-building spaces & opportunities!
Register: https://t.co/hXC4wEjNXz
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In Kenya, almost 1M girls miss up to 6 weeks of school each year because they lack access to sanitary pads.We believe that access to proper menstrual management is a basic human right. CSO has developed unique provisions of safe and hygienic sanitary pads for students in Marsabit
The CEO, (CSO) Mrs. Shanu Bashuna is among dignitaries attending the women deliver conference 2023 in Kigali. As one of the largest multi-sectoral convenings the WD2023 will enable inclusive & co-created spaces that foster solidarity for sustainable solutions on gender equality.
Secondary schools in Kenya charge tuition & fees far beyond the financial reach of most pastoralists families.Chalbi Scholars provides over 500 students from vulnerable families in Marsabit with resources they require to complete 4 years of study in high quality boarding schools
Today is #WorldLocalizationDay! As one of the reputable community driven organization on this crucial moment, Chalbi Scholars have pleasure to celebrate its immense dedication in transforming girl's lives through education in Northern Kenya.
#LocalAction.
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Over thousands of Chalbi Scholars org alumni today serve in all sectors of Kenya society, with beneficiaries who are now medical doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, Social workers, Nurses & Administrators. Meet some of cso's professional alumni.
Chalbi Scholars Org.(CSO) board chair Hon francis chachu Ganya at St Lawrence University in USA this week on behalf of the organization to receive the Sol Feistone Humanitarian Service award as a recognition for cso's immense contributions in the education sector.
Statistically, 85% of students in remote schools of Northern Kenya are with less than 1 languages text book for every 8 students & the analogous figures for math & science textbooks were 80% & 89% respectively.CSO Provides textbooks for schools in North Horr to improve Education