Activity Report
Location: Other
Activity Date: 18.07.2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM
Facilitators: Samambo Johannes, Maxwell Aketch and Lucy
Number of Participants: 6
Male: 2 Female: 4
Activity Purpose/ Summary:
Activity Purpose:
The primary purpose of this activity was to help reintegrate a girl from the Kisumu Children Remand Home back into her family and community. This involved not only physically taking her home but also addressing underlying family issues that led to her initial displacement. By coordinating with case workers from the remand home and the girl’s school, the goal was to ensure a smooth transition, promote family reconciliation, and secure her unconditional readmission to school.
Activity Summary:
Last Thursday, Samambo and case workers from the remand home worked together to reintegrate a girl from the Kisumu Children Remand Home back into her father’s care. This case, assigned to Better Me due to its proximity and preliminary tracing completion, required us to facilitate the final reintegration process. Collaborating with the two case workers from the remand home, we managed the entire process smoothly.
The girl was successfully transported home, where we conducted a family dialogue to address and resolve misunderstandings or underlying issues that had previously caused her to run away. Additionally, we contacted her school and briefed the concerned teacher about her absence and the family issues she faced. This step was crucial in ensuring her unconditional readmission to school, thereby supporting her continued education and overall well-being.
Personnel Input:
Samambo drove the team to the girls’ home and school, and later spearheaded the dialogue at both locations.
Achievements:
1. Successful Reintegration:
The girl was safely and smoothly reintegrated back into her family environment.
2. Resolution of Family Issues:
A family dialogue was conducted, clearing misunderstandings and addressing underlying issues that led to the girl running away from home. This is expected to foster a healthier and more supportive home environment.
3. Unconditional Readmission to School:
The girl’s school was informed of her situation, leading to her unconditional readmission. This ensures continuity in her education and supports her academic and personal development.
Unanticipated Achievements:
The process of reintegrating the girl not only resolved her immediate issues but also strengthened relationships within the community. The collaborative effort between Better Me, the Remand Home, the family, and the school fostered a sense of unity and shared responsibility. This teamwork could lead to more proactive and supportive community involvement in future cases. By doing so, we can create a more robust support network for other children in similar situations and enhance overall community cohesion.
Supporting Partners:
Kisumu Children Remand Home
Tieng’re Secondary school
