Teenage pregnancy in Baringo County has reached a tipping point. Consequently, hundreds of girls drop out of school hence the perpetual cycle of poverty in families. The program as clearly indicated, invests in this program that keeps girls in school especially at secondary level which in turn has far-reaching and long-term benefits for the girls their families and communities.
This county still lags behind in the education of girls thanks to culture and poverty. There is no doubt that there is an undeniable correlation between the education of girls and the state of their Sexual Reproduction and Health Rights. The more educated girl is, the better her chances of sexual reproduction. This is why it is imperative to have this program in order to lay a firm foundation for women.
This program is usually done in schools across the country to ensure girls’ education is uninterrupted at all times.
All this is projected to have far-reaching effects on gender and economic development. In countries where girls remain in school vide programs inspired by universal education and secondary education, poverty and fertility rates are drastically reduced.
Education of girls is a sure way to achieving gender equity as educated girls are empowered to engage in decision-making that help develop their communities and affect their families. It is also one of the high-impact practices in family planning.
An educated girl delays sexual initiation, first birth and marriage.
Other critical area of the program is working closely with adolescent girls to address reproductive and menstrual health. In partnership with girls, the program is an opportunity to improve adolescence health.
Apart from that the program focuses on the creation and distribution of sustainable menstrual hygiene kits.