Mentorship Program

 
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Every year we hold a 3-day Mentorship Program for our scholars and students from the host communities. The topics covered during the program include health and social issues, career guidance and counseling and life skills.

What’s included in the curriculum?

Students develop skills in leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, and educational and career goal-setting strategies. They also learn about the effects of female genital mutilation and teenage pregnancy, which keep them from realizing their full potential. There are workshops on reproductive health, anti-terrorism messaging, HIV/AIDS, women’s empowerment, and the role of men in facing these challenges. Music and singing, key components of community in the Kenyan culture, reinforce learning throughout the curriculum. 

Why are boys included?

Educating both genders elevates awareness of each other’s challenges while fostering mutual respect. This inclusive educational approach empowers both male and female students to understand and support women’s health issues and educational pursuits, thereby increasing the odds of women making greater contributions to the vitality of the county. 

Who runs the Mentorship Program? 

The facilitators are Kenyan teachers, community leaders, and related experts selected for their experience and their eagerness to mentor students at this formative stage in life. They begin planning the curriculum six months before the start of the program. 

Why is this important for young Kenyans? 

Students in Kenya receive little, if any, coaching in life skills. As the future of their communities, participants return to their villages and schools, spreading their newfound knowledge as they model new life skills and healthy behaviors.