Empowering Girls in Olchorro Entonet/Lenkisim Ward

Partnership for Sexual & Reproductive Health Mentorship and Sustainable Menstrual Health Support

1. Background

In a powerful wake-up call on 14 May 2026, H.E. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, EGH, highlighted disturbing statistics from the Kajiado County Department of Health: over 2,000 cases of early and unintended pregnancies were recorded in the county between January and March 2026 alone.

Compounding this crisis is the widespread challenge of period poverty. Studies across Kenya, including Kajiado, show that 39–45% of adolescent girls struggle to access sanitary pads, adequate water, and private changing facilities, leading to school absenteeism, stigma, and increased vulnerability to teenage pregnancy.

2. The Opportunity

Kipepeo Pathways and Entaisere Community Organization (ECO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on youth empowerment, SRHR, and community development in Kajiado County.

We now seek to launch a targeted, high-impact intervention in Entonet Ward, Loitokitok Sub-County, to protect and empower girls in two primary schools:

• Olchorro Comprehensive Primary School, Olchorro town
• Paranai Comprehensive Primary School, adjacent to Elerai Conservancy, near Amboseli National Park

Both schools are located 6–8 km from Loitokitok Town and serve vulnerable Maasai communities.

3. Proposed Intervention

Objectives:

• Provide age-appropriate sensitization and mentorship on sexual and reproductive health, self-esteem, teenage pregnancy prevention, and personal safety.
• Deliver sustainable menstrual health solutions, including reusable and disposable sanitary pads, tissue, soap, and education.
• Build confidence and life skills among girls to reduce school dropout and early pregnancies.

Local volunteers from Kipepeo Pathways and ECO will facilitate interactive sessions at both schools. The program will combine mentorship talks, practical demonstrations, and distribution of dignity kits.

4. Resource Needs

Due to current resource constraints, we are seeking support from well-wishers, champions of the girl child, corporates, and individuals in Kenya and internationally.

In-kind contributions requested:

• Sanitary towels/pads, both disposable and reusable
• Tissue papers and soap
• Transport for volunteers
• Printing of educational pamphlets and training materials

5. Expected Impact

6. Call to Action

Your support will directly protect the future of girls in one of Kenya’s most vulnerable counties. Every kit and every volunteer trip counts.

We invite you to partner with us as a Champion for the Girl Child.

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