Brenda Alwanyi, the visionary founder and Director of MyBody MyBody, leads a transformative movement advocating for women’s rights and gender equality across Kenya’s diverse counties.
Operating in regions like Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana, Brenda’s organization empowers teen mothers and girls, equipping them with tools to combat gender-based violence.
“We’re committed to supporting the girl child and including boys in our interventions,” Brenda emphasizes. Through targeted initiatives, they address the root causes of gender-based violence.
On International Women’s Day, Brenda urges women to inspire change, empowering teen mothers to combat gender-based violence and climate change impacts.
“We’ve seen the power of collective action as teen mothers form peer groups, advocating for their rights,” Brenda notes proudly.
Aligned with the World Women’s Day 2024 theme, ‘Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment,’ Brenda believes investing in women, especially teen mothers, creates a healthier, safer, and more equitable society.
MyBody MyBody contributes to this agenda through social media campaigns and strategic partnerships, recognized by UN Women for advancing Sustainable Development Goals.
In Kenya, the “Solutions for Supporting Healthy Adolescents and Rights Protection (SHARP)” project, funded by the European Union, is making a transformative impact.
With vital support from the Faith to Action Network, SHARP reaches adolescents in Isiolo, Marsabit, and Mandera, as well as Nairobi’s informal settlements like Mukuru kwa Njenga and Kibera.
Additionally, My Body My Body implements the project alongside these partners, ensuring a comprehensive approach to adolescent health and rights across the region.
Ms. Brenda extends gratitude to partners like the State Department for Gender, the Ministry of Health, and Faith to Action, stressing collaboration and learning from marginalized communities.
In conclusion, Brenda calls on the international community to allocate resources and support women and gender activists striving for equality, envisioning a world where every woman and girl can thrive
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