We had an incredible opportunity to engage with Form 2 and Form 3 students at St. Teresa’s Girls, Kibuye, under the themes “The Girl I Am, The Change I Need” and “Girls on the Frontline of Crisis.” Th…
Advocacy
Mazingira Day and World Mental Health Day Celebration at Lwala Kadawa Primary School
The day aimed to commemorate both Mazingira Day, Kenya’s National Environment Day, and World Mental Health Day by engaging children and community members in activities that promote environmental conse…
Kisumu Children Remand Home Patners Meeting
This meeting gave the Remand Home and its partners a chance to review the past quarter by reflecting on progress, celebrating successes, discussing challenges, and outlining next steps for the upcomin…
Fun Day @ The Kisumu Children’s Remand Home
We were fortunate to host a truly beautiful two-day event, filled with joy, laughter, and an overwhelming sense of love. The support from our partners was inspiring they not only joined us but also ac…
Mitigating Cyber Violence Against Women and Girls.
The session aimed to build awareness and capacity on issues of online safety for women and girls. It highlighted the growing challenge of cyber violence, offered strategies for prevention and response…
Empowering Teen Girls In Muhoroni Sub- County.
We had an amazing afternoon session with teenage girls during the holiday, held alongside a football tournament. The day’s activities focused on important discussions about sexual and reproductive hea…
Digital Safe Girls Session @ ICS college
We had an amazing and impactful session at ICS College, Kisumu, where we engaged with female students on the ongoing project by Jijenge Youth Organization titled “Mitigating Cyber Violence Against Wom…
Digital Safe Girls Project @ St Chrisostom Kudho
Jijenge Youth Organization, supported by the Embassy of the Czech Republic, is implementing the Digital Safe Girls program in Kisumu to help reduce cyber violence against women. We joined to support t…
Staff Wellness Day @ Remand Home.
We had an incredible day filled with energy, laughter, and connection as staff from various organizations came together for an unforgettable team-building experience. It was heartwarming to see the sp…
Kisumu Children Remand Home Partners Quarterly 2 Meeting.
The quarterly meeting brought together all organizations and stakeholders partnering with the institution to review ongoing collaborations, align on current needs, and strengthen support systems for t…
Commemoration of the Day of the African Child – Kisumu County (16 June 2025)
The gathering honored the bravery of the Soweto children of 1976 and renewed Africa’s promise to protect, educate, and empower every child. Guided by the 2025 continental theme, “Planning and Budgetin…
Leadership and Environmental wellness and awareness with Black Girl Rising organization.
We had a wonderful experience with students from St. Teresa Girls, Kisumu Environmental Champions, and Black Girls Rising—an organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. Our visitors enjoyed a tour …
Lifeskill Sission on”Rethinking Farming: Sustainable Mindsets for a Better Future” @St. Teresa Girls.
We had a session on sustainable farming methods aimed at increasing food production, reducing dependency, and lowering the cost of living at the community level….
Wellness session @ the Kisumu Children Remand home.
In partnership with Hedso Youth Organization, Homeless of Kisumu, the Kisumu Children’s Remand Home, and Nyalenda Youngsters, we participated in a wellness-focused session. This activity aimed to enco…
Boys Empowerment Training & Upliftment (BET-UP) Seminar.
The purpose of this activity was to engage boys under the Umoja Foundation in a focused discussion addressing the challenges they face, particularly around issues of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence a…
Get-Up and Bet – Up 1 Day Seminar For Boys At Umoja Foundation.
We were honored to serve as lead facilitators at the Get Up, Bet Up boys’ camp, a one-day seminar attended by high school students from various schools. The theme of our session was “Resilience and Ho…
Wellness Session Vision Board @ Danid Centre for Chronic Illness
We kicked off our first wellness session of the year at Danid Centre for Chronic Illness in Milimani. The participants arrived on time, and the environment was perfectly suited for the session. Soft b…
Life Skills Session @ “KAA Sober” Event
The event was organized by Blue Cross and other stakeholders to empower children and youth through various activities, aiming to ensure they have a healthy and safe environment free from alcohol and o…
Social Interaction Session with Students from Kassel, Germany
Ujima Foundation for Training and Development recently hosted social work students and their professor from Kassel University in Germany. Their visit aimed to explore local organizations in Kisumu, ga…
Kicking Stress Out at Work – Inaugural Football Tournament
On November 8, 2024, Better Me took part in the first-ever “Kicking Stress Out at Work” event, hosted at the Kisumu National Polytechnic grounds. This initiative targeted organizations and government …
Charity Drive/Mentorship Session @ Nyatege Primary School
On October 23, 2024, we teamed up with the Brighter Future initiative for their charity drive and mentorship session at Nyatege Primary School. The event aimed to offer emotional support and essential…
Mental Health Empowerment @ Umoja Foundation Boys Camp
The Umoja Foundation Boys Camp aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for adolescent boys from various high schools in Kisumu County to engage in personal development and mental health awa…
Mama Ngina Children’s Home and Better Me Partnership Agreement
The primary purpose of this activity was to formalize a partnership between Better Me and Mama Ngina Children’s Home in Kisumu through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partners…
Wheel of Life @ Friday’s for Wellness
For the last three Fridays, we’ve been participating in a wellness program called Friday For Wellness with other community practitioners. It’s a supportive platform where we can learn, network, build …
Visit to Mama Ngina Children’s Home
On Friday afternoon, the Better Me team visited Mama Ngina Children’s Home, located next to Kibuye Market, to explore potential partnership opportunities. The institution primarily cares for children …
Wellness Session at Kisumu Fire Station
The wellness session held by the Better Me team on Friday, 12 July 2024, at the Kisumu fire station aimed to create a supportive and positive working environment for firefighters. This session was des…
Facilitator Empowerment blended with Art Wellness Therapy ( Fridays For Wellness) @ Jijenge
We had an opportunity to interact with other facilitators from the two organizations (Jijenge Youth Organization and Soulevement ) and discuss the role of art in therapy. We talked about how art provi…
Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) Training
We recently attended a comprehensive training session on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA), organized by the Kisumu West Children’s Office in collaboration with Pamoja Community-Based…
Commemoration of the Day of the African Child 2024
The Day of the African Child is an annual commemoration aimed at celebrating the realization of the rights of African children in accordance with the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the C…
Eco-Therapy Hike and Nature Walk with Jijenge @ Korando
We have been conducting group dialogue in our Thursday sessions on mental health and wellbeing. Over the last few weeks, we have organized physical activities, such as playing football together. Last …
Joint Clean Up Program @ Jaramogi Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital Kisumu
We received a last-minute invitation to participate in a clean-up activity at level 5 hospital in Kisumu, in partnership with the National Youth Service, Kisumu County Government, and International Yo…
Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month with the theme “Making Mental Health and Wellbeing a Global Priority,” we organized a team bonding and wellness session with our partners Jijenge and Homel…
Menstrual Hygiene Talk and Sensitization among Boys and Girls @ Korando
Last week, we conducted a comprehensive educational program on menstrual hygiene, aimed at fostering a better understanding and promoting supportive attitudes among students. The initiative was divide…
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024
The primary purpose of this activity was to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day by raising awareness about menstrual hygiene management and providing support to young girls in the Nyangande commun…
Africa Day 2024 Celebrations in Kisumu County
On the 25th of May each year, the world observes Africa Day, a celebration of the richness and vibrancy of Africa. This day marks the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on the 25th o…
Football Donation & Community Engagement @ Kisian Rangers Football Club
In response to working together with the community football clubs, we formed a bond with Kisian Rangers football club to support them with necessary skills, especially when we have volunteers who can …
International Day of Families 2024
The International Day of Families is observed on May 15 each year. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to reflect the importance that the international community places on…
Psychological Support Activities for Displaced Children in Kisumu, Kenya
The primary purpose of the psychological support activities was to address the mental and emotional well-being of children who had been displaced by the floods. By providing group counseling sessions …
Flood Relief Food Distribution w. County Gov., Rotary Int., Chandaria Foundation and United Millers
The purpose of the event was to provide relief to individuals displaced by floods in Kisumu County. Better Me, in collaboration with partners such as the Chandaria Foundation and United Millers, aimed…
Life Skills & First Aid Training @ Mama Ngina Children’s Home w. Kenya Red Cross
The visit to Mama Ngina Children’s Home in Kisumu County was aimed at providing support and engagement to the children and staff through team-building and motivational learning activities. Additionall…
Children Advisory Committee Meeting
The Children’s Advisory Committee is a body established under Section 41 of the Children Act 2022 to regulate, coordinate, and oversee children’s services. The Council is also mandated to advise the G…
Chapati Festival @ Sitotwet Children’s Home Kericho
Chapati Festival is a social protection program organized by Better Me and Jijenge Youth Organization to promote Corporate Social Responsibility among CSOs and companies. The festival provides a platf…
Multi-Stakeholders Regional Dialogue on Right to Food @ Royal Swiss Hotel Kisumu.
The forum was geared towards strengthening rural governance for the right to adequate food. The conveners were aiming at initiatives that are aimed to ensure that vulnerable groups within the counties…
Stakeholders Meeting: Strengthening Collaborative Efforts for Child Welfare in Kisumu West
The stakeholders’ meeting held at the DCC’s boardroom aimed to enhance collaboration among stakeholders associated with the Kisumu West Children’s Office. The meeting addressed several key agenda item…
Jihimarishe Festival @ Remand Home
The day was filled with a series of events, starting with a career class aimed at exposing the minors to careers they may not have imagined. They had the opportunity to learn about careers that align …
Courtesy Call to New Homeless of Kisumu Hub
Homeless of Kisumu inaugurated a new office, which serves as a safe space and hub for numerous programs targeting young people and women. It functions as a central platform for knowledge exchange, cap…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Considering that this is a globally recognized day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, we deliberately directed our attention towards determining if rural…
Kisumu Children Remand Home Partners Strategy & Review Meeting
The Partners Strategy Meeting served as a collaborative platform for all partners working with the Kisumu Children Remand Home. The primary objective was to submit progress reports, share updates on o…
Mental Wellness for Medics @ Maseno University
Various panelists were invited to engage in an interactive session with medical students from the School of Medicine at both Maseno and Uzima University. The discussion topics included the ideal struc…
Psychologists Meet Up and Debriefing Workshop
This event brought together Practising Psychologists from Kisumu County to discuss issues relevant to the delivery of their services, and emerging trends to create a stronger platform that fosters col…
Chapati Festival at the Kisumu Children Remand Home
We had an eventful day, having an opportunity with the children at the remand home. It was a timely and long awaited moment to share knowledge, fun, food and other activities.
The day began very earl…
Day Of The Elderly Persons 2023
Celebrating the Day of the Elderly holds profound significance in our society. This observance serves as an important reminder of the immeasurable contributions, wisdom, and experience that older indi…
WORLD CLEANUP DAY 2023
World cleanup day unites volunteers and partners worldwide to rid our planet of trash, litters and mismanaged waste. By joining hands together we are able to achieve incredible things. The idea for th…
Women’s Day and Int. Women’s Conference
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social,...
Promoting Peace and Cohesion in Kisumu’s Communities
Rotary for Peace March Kenya is just one year away from elections...