Breastfeeding plays a vital role in child health, yet it often goes unnoticed in many societies. Every year, World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) sheds light on this issue. This year’s theme, ‘Enabling Breastfeeding, Making a Difference for Working Parents,’ focuses on raising awareness and improving maternity protection laws. The National Launch Read more…
Nairobi, as a vibrant and bustling city, offers endless opportunities for young people. However, like any urban center, it has its share of safety challenges, particularly in areas with higher crime rates. As a young individual navigating the city’s streets, it’s essential to be proactive about personal safety. This article Read more…
Daycare is a place where people who cannot depend fully on themselves such as children and newborns are taken to during the day to be looked after as their parents /guardians go to work. Data from Kenya Data and Health Survey (2014) show that 1 in every 5 girls between Read more…
“We want girls to grow up believing that they can accomplish anything and that there are no barriers or ceilings to the heights they can climb. We want to remove all of those barriers and ceilings that exist in our society and reach a state of true gender equality. We have Read more…
Gender stereotypes are descriptive components, beliefs, norms, or values on how women and men are expected to typically act within the social structures. Gender stereotypes affect men and women differently and can either be negative or positive. For example, women are supposed to be nurturing and not showcase dominance whereas men Read more…