WHAT WE'VE DONE.
A Day of Care at the Acts of Children Center
Through the incredible support of Natasha Hand of Compassion, Voice of Dagoretti CBO had the privilege of carrying out a powerful community outreach in Kawangware.
We engaged in vital mental health discussions, offering a safe space for conversations that matter. We also empowered over 95 young mothers by training them in soap-making and yoghurt-making, giving them sustainable skills to support their families.
In addition, we shared food and sanitary pads with these amazing souls, reminding them that they are seen, heard, and valued.
Empowering young people with practical skills is one of the most impactful ways to build sustainability in community advocacy. We’re proud to be part of this change.
Voices from Kakuma Refugee Camp
Let me tell you a story —a story of struggle, resilience, and hope. Last week, we at Voice of Dagoretti had the opportunity to visit a Kakuma Refugee Camp in Turkana County as part of our ongoing commitment to community advocacy. For many of us, it was our first time in Kakuma, and the experience was deeply eye-opening.​
We visited several Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) within the camp — all passionately advocating for the rights and wellbeing of refugees. We also met an amazing group of women artisans creating necklaces, clothes, and school uniforms to support their families and build sustainable livelihoods.​
Despite facing immense hardships, refugees from different countries have come together to support each other, creating a community grounded in unity and resilience.
This is the story of people still searching for peace, still holding onto hope.
As community advocates, we left Kakuma inspired and challenged. It’s time for all of us — especially CBOs — to intentionally include refugees in our programs.
No one should be left behind.
United for Peace: Advocating Mental Wellness at the Peace Summit
Today, the Voice of Dagoretti CBO was proudly represented at the Peace Summit! We had the opportunity to present a skit highlighting the importance of mental health and its strong connection to peace and security. Special thanks to the Rotaract Club of Hurlingham for organizing the event, as well as the Kenya Coalition on YPS for the invitation and all the partners who made this event possible. Together, we are fostering a healthier, more peaceful future. #PeaceSummit #MentalHealth
Using Theatre to Spark Change: Promoting CSE in Kawangware
On March 15th, Voice of Dagoretti, with the generous support of TICAH (Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health), launched a powerful community engagement initiative to promote Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in the heart of Kawangware Market. together they brought CSE to life through a powerful Magnetic Theatre performance. The interactive show focused on the critical role that parents, guardians, and the wider community play in supporting young people’s right to accurate, age-appropriate, and holistic sexuality education.
The community’s response was overwhelmingly positive. After the performance, many attendees openly shared their perspectives, personal experiences, and voiced their commitment to supporting CSE at the local level. This event marks an important milestone in our ongoing mission to normalize open conversations about sexuality, build community ownership of CSE, and foster environments where young people can grow up informed, confident, and safe.
A Day of Care at the Acts of Children Center
Every child deserves a moment of joy and a full plate. During our visit to Acts of Children Center, we had the privilege of sharing meals with over 70 children, made possible by the incredible support of our partners and well-wishers. We also donated clothes and shoes to the center to help meet their daily needs. The children’s smiles and laughter reminded us why we do this work and why we must continue.
Advocating for Youth Through Community Art
Through the community mural advocacy on sexual and reproductive health services at Riruta Health Facility, we believe that more young people will continue to seek these essential services. A heartfelt thank you to @ TICAH for your unwavering support. We also want to express our gratitude to Nairobi County for granting us the opportunity to create this mural at Riruta Health Facility. We are deeply thankful.
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Strengthening Advocacy Through Storytelling
Voice of Dagoretti CBO was well represented during the week-long training on the Deep Canvassing model. Organized by TICAH, the training brought together community-based organizations from various parts of Kenya, providing valuable insights into the power of storytelling. Through the sessions, we learned how personal stories can be a transformative tool in engaging communities, fostering understanding, and influencing positive change. This experience has equipped us with new skills to strengthen our advocacy and connect more effectively with the people we serve.
Empowering Youth Through Skills and Awareness
On Sept 8th We continued our yogurt-making classes in Kawangware Ward, combining practical skills with important conversations on gender-based violence. We also had wonderful discussion on Gender based violence, we are looking forward to empower 150 Girls and young men in kawangware in the second cohort of Wezesha young program.
Supporting Women Through Health and Awareness
Voice of Dagoretti CBO, in collaboration with generous well-wishers from Dagoretti, were able to provided sanitary pads to 20 young women from Kabiro Ward, Kawangware. In addition to this support, we also had a wonderful discussion on sexual and reproductive health, creating a safe space for learning and empowerment.
Building Community Through Art, Sport, and Health
Voice of Dagoretti CBO was well represented During sports for health community engagement in Dagoretti. Hosted and supported by Amref Kenya, this allowed us to promote our message of unity and empowerment while also uniting the community through sports. We are excited to continue empowering our community through the transformative power of art and sport.
Empowering Women in Kabiro Ward
We are thrilled to continue our impactful work with the Wezesha Young Mothers Program! Last week, Voice of Dagoretti conducted a community outreach initiative aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence. In addition to addressing this issue, we also engaged in discussions on financial literacy. Thanks to the support of our dedicated partners, we were also able to distribute essential food supplies and clothing to families in need.
International Women's Day Inclusion Dialogue & Donation Event
On March 8th, 2024, as a way of celebrating International Women's Day, Voice of Dagoretti hosted a dialogue focused on discussing ways of creating a more inclusive society. The event took place at 10 AM at the Dagoretti South Empowerment Centre, bringing together community members to engage in meaningful discussions. Donations were also collected to support this important initiative—thank you to everyone who reached out and contributed!
Community Outreach In Kibera
On the 17th of December, Voice Of Dagoretti engaged in community outreach by hosting a community event in Kibera. The Aim of the Activity was to educate community members on what gender based violence is and how to spot it. We also talked about the ways community members can report such cases.
World AIDS Day 2023
As we mark World AIDS DAY, Voice Of Dagoretti decided to community outreach in kkwaenggwari through Art. The Aim of the Activity was to encourage community members to stop stigmatization and also to encourage young people to visit health care facilities for sextual reproductive health and rights services and also to know their status
Special Thanks To The Global Financing Facility Group & Sun CSA!
On November 28th, we were delighted to host a delegation from Global Financing Facility group and the Minister of Health from DRC Congo. We would also thank Sun CSA for the Good they're doing to empower our community on Nutrition.
Soap and Yogurt Making Lectures
In Dagoretti, there is an unemployment problem. There are a high number of graduates who find it hard to secure work and many young mothers and fathers end up dropping out of school in order to support and take care of their families. As a way of fighting against unemployment and empowering young women, Voice of Dago regularly hosts lectures on Yogurt and Soap Making. We also teach about financial literacy. Our goal with the program is to enable and encourage young people to start their own businesses and focus on self employment to provide for their families.The photos above were taken on October 19th 2023 during a lecture where we trained 35 girls and young mothers on yogurt & soaps making in the Mukuru Slums of Nairobi Kenya.
Mental Health Awareness Advocacy
Many youths residing in informal settlements know little to nothing about mental health despite being the most impacted. Mental health services are often very expensive, making them inaccessible to the youths of Dagoretti. We conduct monthly mental health discussion meetings where we provide a safe space for young individuals to share and express themselves. The photo above shows our very own youth champions speaking about mental health on the radio in an attempt to raise awareness of the issues of mental health and inaccessibility of treatment.
Feminine Product Drive
Sanitary pads are quite expensive and majority of the girls who live in informal settlements can't afford them, as a way of helping the women of our community, Voice Of Dagoretti hosts a monthly "Wezesha Young Mothers" program. The aim of the event is to provide sanitary pads to the girls and women of our community in need.