The International Deaf Awareness Week is celebrated annually. The 2024 ‘Sign up for Sign Language Rights’ theme emphasized the importance of recognizing and supporting the rights of the Deaf community. Free a Girl’s World Network organized this year’s celebration in Kenya and celebrated at Kuja Primary School for the Deaf and Kuja Secondary School for the Deaf, Rongo Sub-County Migori County.

The objectives of the event were to create awareness and work with the community to break stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities, especially the Deaf community; to advocate for Sign Language Rights, to empower Deaf children through mentorship, to provide digital literacy skills to Deaf students and Deaf people living in the community, and to provide medical assessment services to Deaf children and other members of the community living with a disability. The one-week event that started on the 16th and ended on the 21st of September drew support from the community, individuals, and 21 partners including government and non-governmental organizations from Migori County and the Republic of Kenya. Read the full report below…

African children are the hope of future Africa,and it’s our responsibility to provide them with friendly services for protection of their well-being include their education so that they can grow and fulfill their potential because they are the ones who will change our fate..

Happy international day of the African child 2023.

Thank you Free a Girls World Network ,Annabel Njoki and to

Anne Eboso for always come through 

At Free A Girl’s World Network, we believe in creating a sustainable and inclusive future for everyone. Today, we celebrate our beautiful planet and recognize the vital role that girls, young women, and gender-diverse individuals with disabilities play in environmental conservation.

Let’s come together to protect our environment and ensure that everyone has a voice in the fight against climate change. Every small action counts, from planting trees to reducing waste and advocating for green policies.

Join us in making a difference for a greener, healthier world! 

Our CEO had the privilege of joining Sara Minkara, President Biden’s Advisor on International Disability Rights, at a crucial meeting hosted at Hon Ummi Mohamed’s office. This gathering brought together key stakeholders, including Nickson Kakiri of KNAD, Richard Mativu of Sense International, Abdi Abdile of the Muslim Association of the Deaf, Washington Opiyo of Deaf Ability Initiative, Eunice Mboya and delegates from the US Embassy. Together, they discussed the implications of the Kenya Sign Language Bill No. 1 of 2024 and exchanged valuable insights to address challenges faced by the Deaf community in Kenya.

This past week, our organization, Free a Girl’s World Network, as part of the RH Network, had the privilege of attending a pivotal conference held at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodges to discuss the Gender Reproductive Health Education Bill. This important piece of legislation is set to be tabled in the Nakuru County Assembly in the next two weeks.

As the Head of Programs at Free a Girl’s World Network, I had the honor of attending this conference. Our discussions centered around the critical need for comprehensive and accessible reproductive health education. By advocating for this bill, we aim to ensure that everyone in Nakuru County has the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their health and future.

Advocacy is at the heart of what we do. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Together with other passionate advocates, we are committed to pushing for policies that protect and empower all individuals.

Stay tuned as we continue to champion this cause and work towards a future where gender reproductive health education is a fundamental right for all.