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    The Tuseme learning platform empowers students to understand gender roles and take action on challenges using participatory theater. It boosts self-esteem, leadership, and social skills, and fosters positive changes in both students and teachers

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    About Imarisha Msichana

    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.

    Our Achievements

    160

    Schools in 20 Counties

    50 - 150

    Students per school

    460

    Desktops distributed

    5000

    Teenage Mothers

    ·         Over 160 schools will utilize the Tuseme platform targeting an average of 50 to 150 students per school in over 20 counties in Kenya. Through the activities of the club, Tuseme students have sufficiently gained different life skills that have built their confidence as well as informed their decision making. Reduction of cases of teenage pregnancies has also been observed in the Tuseme schools.

    ·         Over 460 desktops have been distributed to schools across 20 counties and internet connected that has facilitated digital learning.

    ·         Imarisha Msichana project is targeting to influence the re-entry of 5,000 teenage mothers by the end of 2024.

    ·         The Imarisha Msichana project has facilitated the dissemination of the re-entry guidelines across 20 counties.

    ·         Imarisha Msichana Project has established a pilot program called mother’s clubs (a learning center and safe space for young teenage mothers) in five counties. These clubs have made available materials and equipment’s for the production of reusable sanitary towels.  

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    General Mental Health

    General Mental Health

    Mental health is the ability to cope with life's stresses, work productively, and contribute to the community. Schooling is key for building habits that support mental well-being. This unit covers factors affecting students' mental health and teaches practices like healthy sleep, regular exercise, coping skills, and emotional management.
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    Gender Responsive School Management Systems

    Gender Responsive School Management Systems

    In many African schools, management systems are not gender-responsive, with a lack of gender awareness training for leaders and a dominance of males in leadership roles. Girls often face unequal burdens, such as being assigned cleaning chores and punished for lateness due to household duties. Pregnant girls are expelled, while boys involved face no consequences
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    Teacher Gender Responsiveness

    Teacher Gender Responsiveness

    The teaching and learning processes, both inside and outside the classroom, significantly impact how well girls and boys engage in education. Teachers must understand gender responsiveness to ensure that both genders participate effectively. This unit aims to help learners identify gender issues, describe a gender-responsive learning environment, and gain skills to address gender inequality in schools.
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