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By Reuben Olita -Busia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amagoro, Busia County \u2014 Founder and Executive Director of SFN Africa, Trizabel Mulan, has lauded the success of a back-to-school initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls and boys through health education, mentorship, and dignity support.
\nIt was a collaborative initiative
\nbetween Jenga Afrihub and SFN Africa.<\/p>\n

The program, implemented in partnership with the County Government of Busia, Multimedia Kenya, Y Plus, Urban Loft, and other private sector players, brought together over 320 adolescent girls at the KNUT offices in Amagoro.<\/p>\n

Key Achievements<\/p>\n

Participants were taken through:
\nReproductive health sensitization
\nMenstrual hygiene management training
\nGender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness, supported by paralegal experts from Y Plus
\nDistribution of dignity kits, including both disposable and reusable sanitary pads
\nHealth professionals, including the County Reproductive Health Coordinator and a medical doctor, led interactive and scenario-based sessions to equip the girls with practical knowledge on hygiene, personal health, and decision-making.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the Classroom<\/p>\n

Flanked by Founder and Executive Director, Jenga Afrihub, Marian Murunga, Trizabel emphasized that the initiative will not end with the event:
\n\u201cWe are going to follow up with mentorship programs as these adolescents go back to school. We also aim to build their leadership capacity and guide them in making progressive life decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

SFN Africa\u2019s Broader Mission<\/p>\n

SFN Africa operates through integrated pathways focusing on:
\nHealth and digital innovation
\nEconomic empowerment
\nPolicy and governance
\nClimate resilience, WASH, and nutrition
\nThe Amagoro and Angurai divisions in Teso were selected for the pilot phase, with plans to scale the program across Busia County and eventually nationwide.<\/p>\n

Addressing Emerging Challenges<\/p>\n

Trizabel noted that economic hardships continue to push vulnerable girls into risky situations, increasing exposure to HIV\/AIDS and GBV.
\nShe called for a paradigm shift in addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and youth empowerment through policy reforms and community-driven solutions.<\/p>\n

Inclusion of the Boy Child<\/p>\n

The program is now expanding to include boys:
\n\u201cThe boy child is equally endangered. We are rolling out mentorship, education, and dignity kits\u2014including essentials like boxers and soap\u2014to ensure inclusivity.\u201d
\nThe rollout for boys is expected before mid-year.<\/p>\n

Voices from the Beneficiaries<\/p>\n

Students who attended the event expressed gratitude and shared lessons learned:
\nValentine Asamait (Nambale Shiners School):
\n\u201cTeenagers must avoid early pregnancies and HIV\/AIDS because it affects their education and future.\u201d
\nLeila Esther (Amagoro Comprehensive School):
\n\u201cWe were taught how to maintain proper hygiene and prevent infections. The dignity kits will really help us.\u201d
\nRubiline Adero (Ikapolok Comprehensive School):
\n\u201cWe thank the sponsors and urge them to sustain this program for the benefit of more students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call for Collaboration<\/p>\n

SFN Africa reiterated the importance of partnerships:
\n\u201cIntegration, collaboration, and synergy are key to achieving meaningful and lasting impact in our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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