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Despite the outlawing of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya in 2011, the practice is still prevalent, especially in more rural areas. Lack of access to education and health information as well as the influence of traditional beliefs often results in the continuation of FGM, as well as forced marriage.
According to the charity Girls Not Brides, an estimated 26% of girls are married before their 18th birthday in Kenya and girls living in rural areas are twice as likely to be married under 18, a statistic that is rising. Education and poverty are key drivers and according to Education for All, almost 40% of girls from a poor and rural background receive fewer than four years of schooling.
Join us in 2020 as we support our Kenyan partners to rescue girls escaping these practices as well as facilitate education to help bring about change.
Main Partner
Mission with a Vision
This is run by Patrick and Josephine Ngigi and is a home for 70 girls who have been rescued from female genital mutilation (FGM) and childhood marriage. (Take a look at their website www.missionwithavision.net ).
For the past few years Mission Direct has been helping them to develop their project by building additional accommodation, farm infrastructure and a training and advocacy centre. We will continue to visit the girls in their new home and support their many activities. Come and be impressed by these young dynamic women; hear their stories and be amazed at their determination to improve their lives. There will also be time to lend a hand on the farm.
Nkapililli School
Sister Clemencia is a Franciscan nun who has dedicated her life to helping disabled children who are often marginalised by society. She has been given some land and has started a small mainstream school with a special needs unit attached. The disabled children board at the school and the dorms have been changed by Mission Direct from very basic (metal sheets and mud floors) to stone built accommodation. Her vision is to run a school which will meet the needs of the disabled children offering them warmth and security and a place where they can learn. We will visit the school during your trip.
At the end of the trip we have an overnight trip to the Maasai Mara game reserve where we stay in raised safari tents with comfortable twin beds and thick blankets! The tents have en-suite facilities. There will be time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
There is also an afternoon/evening trip to Maji Moto to enjoy the Loita Plains and experience some Maasai culture.
The teams in Kenya’s Girls have been doing an incredible job. Here are a few of the most recent stories and stats from the projects...
Dormitories for disabled children built
mattresses delivered to girl's refuge
classrooms built
You only have to give a £150 deposit to your trip contribution upfront.
The contributions listed are a reduced amount, based on the assumption that Gift Aid will be declared.
Orientation days and reunion days are included to help you get the most from your trip.