The Imarisha Msichana project is an initiative implemented by FAWEK in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, which aims to access the status and significantly reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy in Kenya during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. Imarisha Msichana Swahili word for “Build Her Up/Firm Her Up” Slogan ‘Her Education, Her Future.
The program is being implemented in 20 counties in Kenya namely; Nakuru, Nairobi, Machakos, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kiambu, Garissa, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nyeri, Migori, Murang’a, Kajiado, Narok, Homa-Bay, Trans-Nzoia, Nyandarua, Busia, Meru, Siaya, and Turkana.
Actual interventions include collaboration with key stakeholders in the generation of credible and acceptable data on teenage pregnancies in Kenya that advises on apt solutions; championing for re-entry of girls to school, sensitization forums for girls, young women, boys, young men, parents, community leaders on human sexuality and prevention of pregnancy, media advocacy programs, and awards of FAWE/Mastercard Foundation gender equality ambassadors.
