Health and Mentorship for Girls and Boys in Kenya

This project focuses on the psychological, spiritual, social and emotional aspects of being a growing young person in African culture. A big part of that mentoring includes sex education. Due to the lack of sex education at home, many young girls and boys fail to understand what is happening to them as they grow from childhood to adulthood.

In some cultures, the topic of sex is taboo. Lack of accurate knowledge leads to unexpected pregnancies and raises the school dropout rate. Being taught about body changes helps girls and boys understand themselves. It also teaches them about respect for one another, which will hopefully help curb future domestic violence issues.

Through this project, CBM’s partner, the Africa Christian Church and Schools, wants to mentor young school-aged girls and boys by providing sex education and some kits for their safety and for those who cannot afford them. Kits will contain underwear, sanitary towels (girls), and other items. A team of pastors will be mentoring the adolescents. They will accompany the target girls and boys and provide them with the kits as well as counselling on other related issues.