Background M.D.T. is a 32-year-old Male, married for 6 years and has 2 children aged 6 and 3 years respectively. He lives with his family in (Soweto) area of Kibra. He was brought to GVRC Hurlingham on 2/1/2021 by a Community Health Volunteer (CHV) having sustained physical assault from his wife. MDT was first rescued...Read More
Background In December 2019, Penda (not her real name) 16-year-old was sexually violated by their 21-year-old neighbour while her mother was away at work. Penda was mentally confused and did not know what to do or whom to tell her story. Penda explained to her mother the following day what had happened, but no action...Read More
Agenga Dispensary is located in Agenga Nanguba ward, in Samia sub county, Busia county. The dispensary supports Agenga and Sigalame Community units. The dispensary has a catchment population of 7224 persons with estimated 912 under 5years children with an estimated 1445 households. In the year 2020 885 children under 5 years in the dispensary confirmed...Read More
The eruption of covid-19 has brought out the importance of being keen on health in terms of prevention measures. Basic hygiene concept were just ignored or implemented when marking specific national and international day. As human, we tend to ignore or overlook matters. Before corona virus landed In Kenya we perceive maybe it won’t reach...Read More
The journey to Olmekenyu health center in Narok South sub county, Narok County is one bumpy and treacherous, with muddy roads in a mountainous region, bordering the Mau forest. This is one of the high yield public health facilities that the DESIP program is working with. We arrive with Cheptoo whom we picked along the...Read More
Background Information Mama K had endured abuse from her husband for 4 years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, things worsened. Though emotionally, physically, and spiritually broken, Mama K knew she had to find the strength to leave to protect her children from the trauma they were experiencing, but she did not have a way out....Read More
Background Information In a fashion similar to other survivors who shared their emotional stories of abuse, Kena spoke candidly about the events that led her to visit the Accelerate project for treatment and psychosocial support. “My life was hard,” she recalled. “I suffered for a long time,” she said, “but today I stand as the...Read More
to Justice CODE MA/2020 NATURE OF CASE Sexual Violence AGE 3 Years LOCATION Kibera Background of the client MA is a three-year-old from Kibera under the care of his single mother. Intake – Background MA was brought in by his mother and step farther. The child had a swollen face and throat and...Read More
In the period January to March 2021, GVRC conducted follow up for two survivors who had been referred to Talia Agler girls’ shelter for shelter services and protection. The case studies for the above-mentioned survivors are as follows: CODE BBR 2020 NATURE OF CASE Rape AGE 20 Years LOCATION Kisii Social/family assessment: Both parents are...Read More
