About Nivalishe Pad
NivalishePad Initiative is a women-led Community-Based Organization based in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi. The organization focuses on promoting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), mental health awareness, and policy advocacy for adolescents and youth. Their mission is centered on advancing reproductive health and rights through grassroots engagement and community-driven strategies. Their initiatives include menstrual hygiene management (MHM) advocacy through the MHM Matters, Period! campaign, economic empowerment programs for young mothers, leadership development for adolescent girls, and pad distribution drives for school-aged girls.
Proposed Project – Imarisha Dada
The Imarisha Dada project seeks to address the concerning rise of teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence (GBV) in Mukuru kwa Njenga, with Embakasi South recording a 28% teenage pregnancy rate. Through a mix of entrepreneurship training, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence, the project aims to economically empower young women, providing them with sustainable income sources. This project aspires to reduce early marriages and promote financial independence. Support is required in designing a socio-economic empowerment curriculum that incorporates AI and digital marketing, ensuring the program aligns with the participants’ needs.