GARGAAR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

Constructing and operating a co-educational school with a girls-only boarding facility in northern Kenya since 2021 to protect girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM), early marriage, and child labor; includes hiring teachers, admitting students, and engaging local communities. The project is centered on the Dakhane School, which was founded specifically for this purpose.

Constructing and operating a co-educational school with a girls-only boarding facility in northern Kenya since 2021 to protect girls at risk of FGM, early marriage, and child labor; includes hiring teachers, admitting students, and engaging local communities. The project is centered on the Dakhane School, which was founded specifically for this purpose.

Developing a dedicated girls' rescue center in Loiyangalani village, Kenya, to provide protection and support for girls at risk of FGM and related harms.

Developing a dedicated girls' rescue center in Loiyangalani village, Kenya, to provide protection and support for girls at risk of gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices.

Organizing seminars in villages and schools to educate communities and young women about the lifelong consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM), using dialogue and collaboration with teachers to counsel and motivate girls to resist harmful practices.

Organizing seminars in villages and schools to educate communities and young women about the lifelong consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM), using dialogue and collaboration with teachers to counsel and motivate girls.

Inviting residents from surrounding villages to cultural and school celebrations to build trust, strengthen community support, and ensure local buy-in for the operation of the school and girls' shelter.

Inviting residents from surrounding villages to cultural and school celebrations to build trust and local support for the operation of the school and girls' shelter.

Providing educational coaching and vocational training support to women with migrant backgrounds in Germany to promote academic success and workforce integration.

Providing educational coaching and vocational training support to women with migrant backgrounds in Germany to advance their academic and professional development.

Conducting menstrual hygiene education and distributing sanitary pads to girls in ten schools and to women in prisons in Marsabit County, Kenya.

Conducting menstrual hygiene education and distributing sanitary pads to schoolgirls and women in prisons across ten schools in Marsabit County, Kenya, to support health and school attendance.

Organizing annual sports tournaments and peace demonstrations in northern Kenya led by youth peace agents to build bridges between conflicting communities.

Organizing annual sports tournaments and peace demonstrations in northern Kenya led by youth peace agents to build bridges between conflicting communities and promote social cohesion.

Providing essential infrastructure and learning materials to schools in northern Kenya, including installation of water tanks, solar panels, energy-saving cookers, desks, and school uniforms for vulnerable children.

Improving school conditions at Dakhane School through installation of water storage tanks, solar panels for teachers’ housing, energy-saving cookers, new cooking areas, and provision of desks and school uniforms for vulnerable children.

Mentoring and educating young girls in schools, colleges, and universities in Germany and Kenya, with a focus on advocacy for girls’ and women’s rights, particularly in northern Kenya.

Mentoring and educating girls in schools, colleges, and universities in Kenya, while advocating for the rights of girls and women in both Kenya and Germany, particularly in the context of gender-based violence and inequality.

Providing targeted support and protection services for girls and women at risk of female genital mutilation in both Germany and Kenya, integrating direct service with community education and advocacy.