In Kakelo, Kokwanyo, Komala, and Kojwach locations in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, EEO, through the area Chiefs and Nyumba Kumi leaders, supported the formation of back-to-school

For years, Teacher Akinyi watched girls disappear from her classroom, some because of pregnancy or early marriage, others because they left school to look for

Chief Omondi had long witnessed school dropout, teenage pregnancy, and youth unemployment in his area. However, like many local leaders, he initially viewed these challenges

Mama Achieng, a mother of three from Kamuga Location, grew up believing that boys’ education mattered more than girls’ education. In her community, when household

Growing up in Kamroth Village, Basaa South Location, Kevin spent much of his time drifting between idle days and negative influences. With few opportunities for

For years, Faith Achieng, 22, from Kawere Village, dreamed of starting a small business of her own. She envisioned running a food stall at Ringa

Brian (20) completed secondary school but had no clear path forward. He spent most days at home or with friends, feeling frustrated and dependent on

Neema (17) grew up in a community where talking about sexual and reproductive health was taboo. She had limited knowledge about her body, consent, or

Zawadi (15) was a quiet Grade 10 student at Ogilo Mixed Senior School who rarely spoke in class. She had no clear career goals and

Sheila (16) lives in Dudi village in Kokwanyo Kakelo Ward with her mother and two younger siblings. Her mother, a small-scale farmer, struggled to pay