“As the world observed International Day of the Girl Child on October 11th, several organizations in Kibera came together over the weekend at DC Grounds to celebrate the milestone. This year marks the 12th anniversary since the world began recognizing this important day, and in Kibra, the progress is evident, with girls leading the charge in the event.
One of the participants was a 20-year-old teen mom, whose name has been withheld, a student in one of the schools in Kibra. After giving birth, she was able to return to school thanks to the support of CFK Africa, an NGO in Kibera dedicated to championing girls’ rights.
“I am proud to be in school despite being a young mother. Today, I celebrate that I have access to professional help whenever I need someone to talk to, and if I face abuse, I know where to report and seek justice,” she shared.”
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