Success Stories

Erika Jacob, hailing from Norway, embarked on a transformative journey as part of the Norec program at YWCA Kenya, Kisumu branch, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Partnering with Y Global and Amathea, Erika played a pivotal role in various aspects of the SRHR program, from conceiving innovative activities to evaluating their impact. However, the most profound change in her journey was her deep dive into addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV).

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Gloria Florentine Kimario, an exchange participant from Youth Peace Makers (YPM) Tanzania, embarked on a transformative journey at YWCA Kenya Mombasa branch. Her most significant change during this experience was her profound involvement in interlinking Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) with various critical issues. She began by connecting SRHR with climate change at Shika Adabu primary school and integrated it with Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism, adding entrepreneurship training to her repertoire.

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In the heartwarming tale of Lilian Nakang's journey, she, a determined and compassionate young woman, embarked on a transformative journey as the representative of YWCA South Sudan. The Norec Exchange Program from 2022 to 2023, brought her to Kenya, hosted by the welcoming embrace of YWCA Kenya, Mombasa branch.

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Tigist Desalegn, an exchange program participant from Ethiopia placed at YWCA Meru branch in Kenya, embarked on a transformative journey focused on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Her most significant change during this experience was her impactful work with young people, particularly in primary schools. She established an SRHR mentorship program, forming meaningful connections with the students and participants, which greatly facilitated her work.

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