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Ateker Merciful Heart Advocacy Organisation proudly recognizes and appreciates the vital role played by women in pastoralist communities. These women demonstrate remarkable strength, resilience, and dedication in supporting their families and safeguarding their homes. In many pastoralist families, men travel long distances with livestock in search of pasture and water. During this time, women remain behind with children and other family members, carrying the responsibility of

We collaborated with @kdiikenya to acquire locally produced reusable pads for our Dignity Kits. These KDII pads are manufactured in Turkana County at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Kakuma is Swahili for “nowhere” and is one of the world’s largest refugee camps, supporting children and families from many countries, including South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Uganda, and Rwanda. KDII aids refugees in the camp by offering crucial servi

Over two hundred women and girls came out to participate! We were grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with local medical professionals and area leaders to carry out this 2-day workshop. Our hope to be able to return with more training and more Dignity Kits for the local girls and women. In 2018, the Kenyan government created a policy to distribute free sanitary towels in public schools to all students, but the implementation has encountered difficulties, especiall

Vanice Nyanga Ekaru helps lead a training against gender-based violence (GBV) in Lokitaung, where she was able to help girls who face the same challenges she once did. Vanice shares with us that she is driven by a passion to see that every girl has the right to grow, to learn, and to dream, and is free from the chains of child marriage and abuse. Gender-based violence (GBV) is often driven by deep-rooted patriarchy, poverty, and harmful practices like early marriage. Reported

We we able to give ✨Dignity Kits✨to women and girls at a recent workshop where we partnered with medical professionals to teach and overcome stigma around menstruation. 🤍✨🩸❤️

Opening up access to Education for these young students! We thank our community for supporting @atekerhearts in these endeavors. The Chairman of Ateker Merciful Heart Advocacy Organization, together with the organization’s members, implemented a humanitarian and educational intervention aimed at supporting children within the community who had been deprived of educational opportunities and had lost hope for their future. Through this initiative, the organization distributed

Lucy is a remarkably bright student from Lodwar who recently earned a full scholarship for St. Angela Mumias Secondary Vocational School For Deaf Girls! However, she was still lacking the funds to travel and for the essential items she would need to attend. We were able to supply a grant for her to travel there with a companion, as well as the necessary supplies she’d need for her adventure at her new school and home away from home. Congratulations, Lucy! We are all excited

Ateker Merciful Heart, and in collaboration with local advocacy organizations, distributed food to elderly members of the community and ensured their well-being and happiness, during the New Year. The organization extends its sincere appreciation to the Friends of Ateker for their invaluable support and continued partnership.

Nov 25th is ✨ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women ✨. Today marks the beginning of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which concludes on Human Rights Day, Dec 10th. The day was established in honor of the Mirabal sisters, who were assassinated in 1960 for their activism against the Dominican dictatorship. Known as "las Mariposas," sisters Minerva, María Teresa, and Patria Mirabal, refused to give in to an oppressi

Meet Vanice Nyanga Ekaru, a member of Ateker Merciful Heart Advocacy Organization who is fighting against gender-based violence (GBV) in Lokitaung. Vanice Nyanga Ekaru, holding her daughter at their home in Lodwar, Kenya. For the next three months she will be living in Lokitauang, near her birthplace, on assignment with Child Care & Protective Services. My Journey: From Survivor to Advocate I was born and raised in Lokitaung, a place of deep tradition and resilience. At just

ATEKER MERCIFUL HEARTS ADVOCACY members participate in a training with World Relief.

On this Menstrual Health Day, we stands in solidarity with women and girls in Lodwar, Turkana North, and beyond, joining hands in supporting this important day through the donation and distribution of sanitary pads.