Boys Empowerment Program
This program will help end the cycle of gender discrimination in Limuru and guide boys into becoming responsible and respectful men.
The Problem
It’s well-known that girls often face tougher challenges than boys in their daily lives. They encounter obstacles like limited access to education, early marriage, and gender-based violence, all fuelled by deeply ingrained social norms. That’s why empowering girls has rightly been a top priority in development efforts worldwide.
However, our partners in Kenya have noticed a downside to this focus on girls’ empowerment. In communities like Limuru, Kenya, they’ve witnessed many boys, lacking guidance and support, turn to substance abuse and grow into men who reinforce the belief that women and girls should be subservient to men and confined to domestic roles.
The Program
To tackle this issue, International Needs Kenya is establishing the Boys Empowerment Program to help end this cycle of gender discrimination in Limuru and guide boys into becoming responsible men. The program will begin with 20 pre-teens and be conducted in a “kids camp” style during school holidays in April, August, and November.
Mentors will work closely with the boys for a week at a time, covering important topics like: respecting women and girls, the dangers of drugs and alcohol, coping with peer pressure, and recognizing positive and negative behaviours. Following successful completion of the program, the boys will graduate in December.
How Your Gift Helps!
The cost to operate this program for 5 years is $20,000. Your support will help in acquiring learning materials, providing meals, and compensating program mentors.
100% Of Your Donation
will be used to improve the lives of children in Kenya, thanks to some generous donors who pay all our overhead.
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About Us
International Needs Canada is a charitable organization with a global network of 34 partner countries. Our approach to development relies on the empowerment of indigenous leaders to bring about change in their local communities. We focus primarily on the empowerment of vulnerable children through education, health and wellness, character development, and skills training.
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International Needs Canada
Toll-free: 1-888-702-9805
Office: 1-905-389-1118
Email: info@internationalneeds.ca
Address: 230-1119 Fennell Ave E.,
Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8T 1S2
Charity Number: #12994 3072 RR0001