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Jiimarishe UNFPA

Introduction

Jiimarishe UNFPA is a project funded under the GOK/UNFPA 8th Country Programme that responds to national priorities as articulated in the second medium term plan 2013-2017 of Kenya Vision 2030, and contributes to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2014-2018. The programme targets its interventions in Homabay, Kilifi and Nairobi counties. The Jiimarishe UNFPA project seeks to increase priority on adolescents, especially on very young adolescent girls, in national development policies and programs as well as increase availability of comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health.

Project Goal The Jiimarishe UNFPA project’s goal is to increase priority on adolescents, especially on very young adolescent girls, in national development policies and programs, particularly increased availability of comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive health.

Project Objectives

  1. To advocate for the integration of comprehensive sexuality education in the school curriculum
  2. Build capacity of youth networks to facilitate their meaningful participation in development processes, particularly in matters of sexual reproductive health and rights.

Achievements

  1. 85 parents, 76 Civil Society Organizations and 182 inter-religious leaders have been sensitised on importance of Age Appropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education for buy-in and support.
  2. 53 members drawn from 24 youth groups and networks have been capacity build on Advocacy and M&E for meaning participation in development processes and SRH advocacy.
  3. ICL has facilitated participation of 15 youths from identified networks in national, regional and international youth forums on RH

Scope The project targets Nairobi, Homa bay and Kilifi counties

Our Partners
UNFPA, MOH and MoEST