Impact Stories

Local Chiefs: Frontline Advocates for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response

At 12 pm on a hot Tuesday, William Jadedo convenes a group of men at a homestead in Rapogi in…

2 years ago

Teen Mother Pursues Dream of Becoming a Nurse

When Anet Owiti became pregnant at 14, after a man sexually abused her, she felt her life had come to…

2 years ago

Overcoming Fistula: Khamis’ Story

Two years ago, Monica Khamis Soka was pregnant with her first child. When she went into labour, she could not…

2 years ago

The Power of Peer Educators: Asha Juan’s Story

Women empowerment is one of the most important steps for improving the well-being of women, girls, and the society at…

2 years ago

Celebrating Hayat – a Fistula Hero in Juba

Soft-spoken, compassionate and cheerful. Hayat Peter is one of the nurses who is contributing to ending obstetric fistula in Juba,…

2 years ago

Restoring the Dignity of Menstruation: Sarah Laku’s Story

In her book, Blood, Bread, and Roses, Judy Grahn observes “Menstrual blood is the only source of blood that is…

2 years ago

Where Does the Future Lie? Water Scarcity amidst Increasing Population

While the other stakeholders struggle to ensure that there is safe water for all, political leaders are playing a major…

3 years ago

My Experience with the JIBU COVID-19 Course: Righton Zulu

My name is Righton Zulu, I work for Lusaka Eye Hospital in Zambia as an Optometrist. I had the privilege…

3 years ago

The tussle for water between man and beast in Ripoi

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), communities need between 50 and 100 litres of water per household, every day,…

3 years ago

Keeping the dreams of the children of Narok County Alive

Damaris Tong’oyo is a 14-year old class 7 pupil at Nkairowani Primary School in Narok County. She is the firstborn…

3 years ago