
Education
Girl-Child Education & Rescue Initiative
Protecting and promoting education for marginalized girls in Mandera County.

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Mandera
Introduction & Commitment
Education is the foundation for breaking cycles of poverty and inequality. HIWYA implements programs aimed at protecting the marginalized girl-child from harmful practices and ensuring sustained access to education.
We are committed to ensuring that girls remain in school, free from cultural barriers, early marriages, and exploitation.
Key Program Interventions
Rescue & Counseling: Supporting girls withdrawn from harmful practices and reintegrating them into education.
Sanitary Towel Distribution: Reducing absenteeism by addressing menstrual health challenges.
School Rights Clubs: Promoting child rights awareness and peer advocacy.
Community Awareness Campaigns: Mobilizing families to prioritize education for girls.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Working with education officials and child services departments to strengthen school protection systems.
Advancing Educational Equity
Through continuous engagement with schools, families, and local authorities, HIWYA promotes sustainable educational access and ensures that girls are protected while pursuing their academic ambitions.