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KAACR envisions a society that protects all the rights of children and youth to survive, develop and participate in all matters concerning them.

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined November 2017
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As we celebrate international day of the girl child, Our community partners on the project #Future4Binti have reminded us to; "Invest in her education, not her early marriage. A girl is not a burden to be married off; she is a future leader" #Future4Binti #KAACR #EndFGM
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Yesterday we conveyed together critical stakeholders on the fight against #FGM women leaders, medics and FGM survivors. The discussion revolved around , @Amref_Kenya @NLinKenya @EkesaTim – at Nyali, Kenya
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ways to identify girls at risk if the harmfulpractices, survivors and ways of creating safe spaces for survivors in the communities. We just don't want a now solution we want a long term sustainable solution 🤝💪 @UNChildRights1 #Future4Binti #sheleads #womensupportingwomen – at Nyali, Kenya
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As the country gears up for 2027 elections, stakeholders from different organizations are coming together, sharing ideas on how to prepare for a peaceful election 🙏 – at Nyali, Kenya
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hence under our project #Future4Binti our Executive Director @ekesatim together with a team from @amrefhealthafrica were invited for a candid meeting at the IEBC offices in wajir . Protection of our girls before,during and after the elections is our top priority 🫡 – at Nyali, Kenya
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As part of the ongoing drive toward safeguarding and empowering the next generation on harmful practices such as FGM,GBV , stakeholders, journalists, and advocates are gearing up for the Media Summit 2026 in Wajir County. #Future4Binti #KAACR
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Dates: 31st October to 1st November ​Theme: Zero Tolerance for FGM — Protect Girls. End FGM. Change the Future.
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Empowered teachers leading real change! ✊✨ ​Through the #Future4Binti project, teachers in Wajir County are taking action! Equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to advocate for girls' rights is transforming classrooms and communities. #wajirintegratedprimary
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Our partner school has launched a powerful awareness campaign to put an end to harmful cultural practices and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) once and for all. 💙 ​📍 Wajir County 🛑 EndGBV #ProtectTheGirlChild #Future4Binti #CommunityAction
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1/4 🧵 REAL GAINS IN MANDERA: Community leaders, religious scholars, FGM champions, & government representatives recently met to assess progress on raising awareness against harmful practices across Mandera County. ​#Future4Binti #KAACR – at Shimo la Tewa, Kenya
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The results show remarkable community ownership 👇 under our project Future4Binti ; ​2/4 🕌 Faith in Action: Religious leaders are now using time during their regular preachings to speak directly against FGM and highlight the importance of protecting young girls. – at Shimo la Tewa, Kenya
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4/4 🛡️ Holiday Surveillance: As the long school holidays approach, government officers have established heightened community monitoring to safeguard vulnerable girls from exposure to harmful practices. – at Shimo la Tewa, Kenya
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Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAACR) retweeted
We braced the tides & rains to address climate change as we gear up to mazingira day.SCDO in partnership with KFS, @womensEmpower16. Salama mashinani & junda community planted 12650 mangroves to address climate change, erosion & create a condusive ecosystem. #magrovesrestore
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Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAACR) retweeted
The clock is ticking #sartuday is the big day. We welcome you all. Join us as we celebrate our #girlchild during this #idgc2026 #idgckenya
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"We are forcing pregnant mothers to choose between heavy antibiotics or losing their lives." ​At a community gathering in Wajir County under the project #Future4Binti , a Senior Nurse spoke directly in Somali to break the taboo on lifelong medical trauma: – at Nyali, Kenya
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Scar tissue leads to obstructed labor and severe hemorrhaging. ​The Path Forward in Wajir: 1️⃣ Speak out openly in native local languages. 2️⃣ Partner with religious scholars to debunk myths. 3️⃣ Retrain traditional cutters with alternative livelihoods. – at Nyali, Kenya
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4️⃣ Integrate FGM prevention into routine prenatal care. ​Protecting our daughters starts with speaking the truth. 💙 #Future4Binti #FGM – at Nyali, Kenya
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Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children (KAACR) retweeted
As we approach the long holiday, we empowered students at Shalete Primary and JSS in Wajir to stand strong against FGM, child marriage and early pregnancy. Every girl deserves the right to learn, grow, dream, and fulfil her potential in safety and dignity. #Future4Binti
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Change begins at the roots. 🌱✨ ​In Mandera Township, our #Future4Binti trained champions are engaging directly with village leaders to cascade crucial discussions on ending harmful practices to every corner of the community.
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By empowering local leaders, we aren't just raising awareness—we are raising a new generation of champions within every village to safeguard the dignity, health, and future of every girl. When our communities lead the way, lasting change is inevitable. 💬💡 – at Mandera, Kenya
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Call to Action: How is your local community taking a stand against harmful practices? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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