- Countering Gender Based Violence (GBV) in all its forms
Gender based violence is rampant in the area and ranges from physical harm, rape to psychological suffering inflicted on women, girls, boys and men. GBV is a form human rights violation and discrimination. It can lead to trauma, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and even death. In many countries of HoA GBV is not reported due to fear of stigmatization. HARDA will support capacity building to create awareness on dangers of GBV, advocacy campaigns and establish a hotline where victims can report.
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The pastoral communities still practice harmful female genital mutilation (FGM) as tradition and culture exercise that are directed towards girls or women. HARDA will lead awareness on the dangers surrounding the FGM in communities where the practice is still alive.
- Girl Child Education
Many girls are missing out on the existing education opportunities due to backward traditional believes in rural areas. In towns, many young girls work as house helps while in rural areas they tend to livestock and household chores. Others are married while still in the teens apparently because it’s allowed by culture. HARDA will support girl child education by creating awareness for girl child education at the community level. In addition, the organization will advocate for enforcement of the existing laws to ensure the right of girl child to education is protected.
1v. Sexual and reproductive health
The Mandera Triangle, situated at the confluence of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, is a region characterized by unique challenges when it comes to sexual and reproductive health. The area faces a multitude of socioeconomic and cultural barriers that hinder access to SRH services and information, leading to a significant impact on the well-being of its inhabitants. SRH challenges includes High Maternal Mortality, Teenage Pregnancy and Gender Inequality. HARDA wish to work towards improving SRH in the Mandera Triangle through
- Maternal Health Programs: we wish to complement the efforts of the government to establish maternal health programs to reduce maternal mortality by providing essential healthcare services and prenatal education.
- Youth Empowerment: Through youth-focused initiatives, we’ve educated and empowered young people with knowledge about SRH, fostering a culture of responsible decision-making.
- Promotion of menstrual health and hygiene