Amare Kenya
Amare Kenya is Amare Coopera's initiative to support teenage mothers facing motherhood in Kibera one of Africa's largest urban settlements in Nairobi.
Teenage mothers, in particular, are a vulnerable group facing additional challenges: they must raise their children while seeking to complete their education and find ways to support themselves.
Amare Kenya currently has two projects: The Jasiri Project, which aims to empower young mothers to achieve a more stable and secure life; and the Kibera Tour, which aims to showcase the community's artistic and craft work and initiatives and raise funds.
The Jasiri Project
The JASIRI PROJECT (Swahili for “brave”) is an emotional support and autonomy development project for teenage mothers in the Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi
Our objective and pillars
The general objective is to improve the quality of life of teenage mothers and, therefore, of their babies
The program is supported by three pillars: MENTAL HEALTH, AUTONOMY PATHWAYS AND - COMMUNITY NETWORK
Our activities
Support groups meetings, private therapy, home visit, leisure, business training and support
Currently, every Saturday from 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM, a support group meets
Roadmap
Future activities: daycare and adolescent mental health support
School mental health campaigns
Kibera Tour
Estimated Duration: Half-day tour 9:00 am-1:00pm (4 hours)
Guided Walking Tour Guides: Amare coordinators and Jasiri project mums
Foundation of Hope - Kianda
Etsiribella designs
Bone recycling Workshop - Soweto
Immaculate's grandmother house
Kibera Youth Art Studio
Glass recycling workshop
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