Category: Adverse Community Environments

Understanding Gender-Based Violence in Kenya

March 11, 2024

In 2024, Kenya faces a pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) impacting all ages. GBV includes harm through domestic violence, sexual assault, and harmful traditional practices. Patriarchal beliefs, economic factors, and mental health effects contribute to its complexity. It imposes financial burdens and perpetuates intergenerational abuse. Addressing root causes and investing in support systems is vital. … More Understanding Gender-Based Violence in Kenya

Maina’s Journey: Navigating Challenges, Cultivating Growth

August 28, 2023

In the heart of Nairobi, a tale of resilience and triumph unfolds, starring Maina, a young man who discovered that life’s most demanding trials could be the crucibles for remarkable personal evolution. If you haven’t embarked on Maina’s transformative journey with us from the beginning, catch up here. Today, we’re privileged to engage in an … More Maina’s Journey: Navigating Challenges, Cultivating Growth

The Shocking Reality of the Shakahola Massacre: Starving for Community

May 24, 2023

Our well-being, both physical and mental, is closely interconnected with our relationships and social networks. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that these connections support a healthy lifestyle and atmosphere. Unfortunately, cults take advantage of this essential sense of community as a tool for manipulation and control. Humans possess a natural drive for connection … More The Shocking Reality of the Shakahola Massacre: Starving for Community