Health
Under the focus area the health, we focus on gender based violence prevention and response, mental and comprehensive sexual reproductive health services. We address structural barriers such as poverty by mobilizing community actions, supporting awareness creation, referrals and supporting advocacy through community-based approaches. We support community dialogue session, online campaigns, peer to peer forums, storytelling, intergenerational dialogue and linkage and referrals. We also sit in key advocacy forums representing community voices. Objectives our health programs are;
1. Improving access to and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services
2. Preventing and mitigating the impact sexual and gender based violence
3. Ensure that young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it no matter what
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Education and Mentorship
Education is a critical component of community empowerment. Community Voices Network advocates for quality education and empowers communities through mentorship and linkage to educational opportunities.
The Objective of the education program is;
1. To ensure that young people have access to quality basic and vocational educational education
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Livelihood
Community Voices Networks in urban slums where there are narratives of poverty that impact the quality of life of populations. We promote livelihood by referring right-holders to employment and livelihoods opportunities through partnerships. Our programs are centered on empowerment; we empower communities to tackle challenges around education, health, food security, and others through community sensitizations and linkage to opportunities. We also inspire the potentials and capabilities of communities by encouraging sustainable programs.
The objectives of our livelihoods program are;
1. To build inspire the potential of young people and build their resilience.
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Intersection of Climate and Health
Community voices Network addresses the intersections of climate change, livelihoods and health for populations that are marginalized including those living in urban slums, children, youth and adolescents and young women. We support community adaptation and mitigation to climate change through capacity building programs where we train and build the capacities of young people to lead and advocate for climate change and health issues.
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Sauti Zetu Community Hub
Sauti Zetu Community Hub is constituted of diverse groups of young people aged 15 –24 years who have been selected based on their lived experiences and commitment to advocate for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and other Social justice issues.
The aim of the hub is to inspire knowledge exchange utilizing lived experiences and peer to peer personal development efforts tailored to build the capabilities and potentials of young people.
Sauti Zetu Hub Members are also referral points for Sexual Reproductive Health Services and information in their respective communities.