Teenage pregnancies during Covid-19 lockdown-the aftermath
In a report released in 2018 ahead of the Day of the African Child, Human Rights Watch[1] indicated that tens of thousands of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers are banned
Safeguarding vulnerable families through community safety nets and safe spaces
According to the World Bank[1], an estimated 36 percent of the very poor globally escaped extreme poverty because of social safety nets. These safety nets go a long way in
Sustainable food systems for food security
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly[1] proclaimed 2016–2025 the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition on 1 April 2016 as an extraordinary opportunity for addressing all forms of malnutrition.
Our Youth, Our Responsibility
Proverbs 22:6: Teach a child how he should live, and he will remember it all his life (Good News Bible)…how he should go and when he is old he will
Back to school amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic experienced globally since late 2019 caused many day-to-day activities to come to a complete halt. These activities included closure of learning institutions. In Kenya, schools were closed
Health is wealth
At ACLAD, we recognize that the value of health cannot be measured, that is why we strive to enable children, their families and communities to experience good nutrition, sanitation and
BUILDING ACCESS TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY
Despite Kenya’s regional technological dominance, not all learners in the country have access to digital learning and literacy tools due to a range of reasons such as income inequalities, limited
Free Fistula Treatment
Safaricom Foundation invites women who are unable to control urine or stool to a free Fistula treatment camp at Machakos Level 5 Hospital from 21 – 27 Nov 2020 WHAT
Importance of life skills enhancement among adolescents
“Nothing for us without us!” Importance of life skills enhancement among adolescents The World Health Organization has defined life skills as the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable