Programs

Health & Healing

a.)Trauma management & mentorship program

The focus is to provide psychosocial support and emotional healing to women and girls living in challenging social economic situations. The situations are driven by social, cultural factors and barriers that keep women and girls disadvantaged and lagging behind socially and economically. RW woman recognizes the importance of mental wellness in the overall functioning of social and economic aspects of
women, girls and children. Providing economic interventions for women who are emotionally and mentally unwell may not generate optimal benefits. They need to be functioning well emotionally and mentally to be able to appreciate and benefit from the other interventions. Women experiencing gender-based violence, imprisoned or
previously imprisoned, women not able to participate in household decisions, unpaid work and struggling with the burden of care suffer not just mentally and emotionally but are also economically disadvantaged.

Easter mission -Kericho

As part of Resilient Woman’s  Prison Outreach, we spent Good Friday with 88 women in Kericho Women’s prison sharing the word of God as we encouraged them to embrace the reform efforts and support and remain optimistic through the journey of reform. It was an enriching and life giving 5-hrs for us all – the women in prison, children and Resilient Woman team!

Through the support of well-wishers, friends and partners, we were able to support 13 children below the age of 4 accompanying their moms in prison with diapers and clothes.The prison outreach and transition of women into their communities could not be possible without the support and collaboration with Africa Gospel Church. Resilient Woman equips members who care about women leaving prison with skills for mentorship to support the women to reconnect with their families, communities and build social network to live a productive life. We are also grateful to the Officer In Charge who remains committed to reform and reentry efforts through collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders….See Video

b.)Menstrual and Personal Hygiene Management Program

To effectively manage their menstruation, girls and women require affordable and appropriate menstrual hygiene materials, information on good practices, and a supportive environment where they can manage menstruation without embarrassment or stigma.
Menstrual Hygiene Day (MDH) is a global event that seeks to create sensitization of the need for good menstrual hygiene management for women and girls. It was launched in 2014. Every 28th of May Resilient Woman with the support of well-wishers celebrates MHD by bringing together boys and girls to create menstrual health and hygiene awareness, break the taboo around menstruation and distribute menstrual hygiene materials.
Resilient Woman recognizes the importance of engaging boys in the conversation to garner their support by creating of them allies and not shamers. The objective of the MHD therefore goes beyond distribution to awareness creation and education.

As part of Resilient Woman’s  Prison Outreach, we spent Good Friday with 88 women in Kericho Women’s prison sharing the word of God as we encouraged them to embrace the reform efforts and support and remain optimistic through the journey of reform. It was an enriching and life giving 5-hrs for us all – the women in prison, children and Resilient Woman team!

Through the support of well-wishers, friends and partners, we were able to support 13 children below the age of 4 accompanying their moms in prison with diapers and clothes.

The prison outreach and transition of women into their communities could not be possible without the support and collaboration with Africa Gospel Church. Resilient Woman equips members who care about women leaving prison with skills for mentorship to support the women to reconnect with their families, communities and build social network to live a productive life. We are also grateful to the Officer In Charge who remains committed to reform and reentry efforts through collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders….Check out video here
 

c.) Sexual Education and Reproductive Health

For young people, the onset of adolescence brings both changes to their bodies as well as new vulnerabilities to abuse, particularly in the areas of sexuality, marriage and childbearing. Education and awareness creation on the issues and empowering adolescents with information of what to expect, how they can protect themselves is key. Therefore, RW helps teens to understand the changes in the bodies, the consequences of their choices, sexually transmitted infections as well as empowering them to exercise their rights to pursue education and delay marriage until they are done with school. Part of their support system is their peers and so we also teach creating positive relationships with peers, parents and guardians as they navigate adolescence

Education & Capacity building

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a.)Education Sponsorship (for children affected by imprisonment and difficult circumstances)

Education plays a very big role in the life of children from underprivileged families. This includes safety and support of children from poor families who are more vulnerable to instances of sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug abuse, injury and illness. A strong school community creates a safe place for children from underprivileged families.
In a bid to ease the burden of reentry and reintegration into the community, Resilient Woman provides educational sponsorship for children affected by parental incarceration and those living in difficult circumstances. 10 of the 33 (11 boys and 22 girls) in the education program graduated from high school this year. 3 of them have joined the university and 1 has joined tertiary college.

c.)Keep –a-girl-in - school /menstrual Health & personal hygiene

b.)Life Skills Program (for teens and youth)

A crucial life lesson that forms the backbone of the need for a life skills program is that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. Consequently, as Resilient Woman Africa, our goal is to ensure that we empower the teens and youth in the marginalized communities to overcome their adversities and look at life from a more positive light even as they look forward to a brighter future. The life skills program is guided by two curriculums known as “Singing to the Lions” and “Creating Positive Relationships”.

“Singing to the lions” is a curriculum that seeks to empower teens and the youth to be fearless in the face of adversity, attain self-awareness, enhance resilience and embrace team work in all aspects of their lives. The curriculum is divided into modules that entail individual and group activities that enable the facilitator to ensure that the children understand the lessons and relate them to their daily lives. The curriculum has been beneficial to the children regardless of their backgrounds and experiences since it utilizes numerous engaging, reflective activities and allows the facilitator to customize the lessons depending on the age of the children.  Thus far, Resilient Woman has empowered 50 children utilizing this curriculum.

“Creating Positive Relationships” is a curriculum that seeks to empower the teens and youth on sexual and reproductive health. The curriculum is categorized into modules that seek to expound on sexuality and the impact of the choices that teens and youth make in their lives. There are various activities that are incorporated in the modules to not only create emphasis but also to guide the facilitator on how to teach on various topics to different groups of young people. Resilient Woman has trained ten adults and more than 30 children utilizing this module thus far. Nevertheless, our goal is to utilize the curriculum to empower more youth and teens on the importance of sexual responsibility.  Also, the curriculum places emphasis on acquisition of skills that will enable the teens and youth to focus on their wellbeing. As a result, by the end of the program, most teens and youths are able to identify their hobbies and areas of interest.   “

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Gender equality & empowerment

a.)Prison Outreach (for women, children accompanying their mothers in prison and the prison staff)

b.)Economic Empowerment program

Innovation

Resilient Woman's TeensTech Space

Basic Digital Skills Program 

Technology is a crucial aspect of our lives in this modern era that cannot be ignored. Consequently, one of our goals as Resilient Woman Africa is to equip children with basic digital skills that will not only expose them to technological advancements but also enhance their creativity. One of the digital programs that we intend to implement is coding. We intend to partner with other organizations to ensure that children learn basic coding and computer skills since it is a component that is in line with the government’s goals of introduction of computer classes to all children in the country. The program will target children from marginalized communities who have limited access to the internet and computers. Basic digital skills will be beneficial to the children since it will enable them to create more opportunities for themselves and their communities. Also, it prepares them for the shift in the way educational information is disseminated in schools due to the introduction of the CBC education curriculum which encourages practical learning.