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CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
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profile · synthesized from sources

ICRHK is a women-led non-governmental organization in Kenya dedicated to research and interventions in reproductive health, family planning, maternal and child health, HIV/STIs, gender-based violence, and child protection. They work with government, communities, and partners to strengthen health systems and protect vulnerable populations through evidence-driven programs and research.

named programs · 26 · from sources

what they call their work

ASRHR Advocacy Study: Facilitators and Barriers of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health in Kenya
Advocacy study on adolescent sexual reproductive health.
Adolescent and Youth Health
Equips adolescents and youth with skills, confidence, and platforms through training, mentorship, and advocacy, focusing on SRH services, mental health, and prevention of GBV, teen pregnancies, and HIV/STIs.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Project (CSEC)
Child protection project focusing on CSEC.
Drivers of Adolescent and Teenage Pregnancy in Narok: A Cross-Sectional Study (UNFPA)
Research study on adolescent and teenage pregnancy.
Evaluation of Gavi Health Systems Strengthening Support (HSS) in Kenya
Evaluation project for Gavi's support to health systems in Kenya.
First Time Young Mothers Project (Phase 1)
Project supporting first-time young mothers.
Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC)
An integrated one-stop center at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital providing emergency medical care, psychosocial counseling, legal support, and forensic documentation for GBV survivors.
Genesis Project: Evidence Generation for STI Point of Care Diagnostics in the Public Sector in Kenya
Research and innovation project for STI diagnostics.
HIV/AIDS & STIs Prevention, Treatment, and Care
Provides HIV prevention, care, and treatment services to Key and Vulnerable populations through Drop-in Centres, focusing on testing, PrEP/PEP, risk reduction, and health system strengthening.
Healing through talking
Project related to gender-based violence support.
Imarisha Mahusiano (IM) -What Works
Project related to gender-based violence.
Linda Mtoto Program
Strengthens child protection systems to prevent, identify, and respond to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) in Mombasa County, offering case management, counseling, and economic empowerment.
Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Study
Study on menstrual health and hygiene management.
Nuru ya Vijana
HIV/AIDS and STI project, also listed as a current impactful project.
Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI)
Initiative focused on maternal and child health.
Postpartum Hemorrhage Medicines Accelerate Project (PMAP)
Project focused on postpartum hemorrhage medicines.
Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, and Family Planning
Advances maternal, newborn, and child health needs from preconception through postpartum, implementing and scaling lifesaving MNCH interventions and strengthening health systems.
STAWISHA PWANI
HIV/AIDS and STI project.
Strides
Impactful project.
TPM DESIP
Third Party Monitoring project.
TUONGEE PROJECT (Hope for Girls)
Child protection project.
The Adolescent/Youth Reproductive Mobile Access and Delivery Initiative for Love and Life Outcomes- ARMADILLO Study
Randomized controlled trial related to adolescent/youth reproductive health.
The In-Their-Hands -ITH-DIB
Project related to monitoring and evaluation.
The Maternity Shelters Study
Study on the role of maternity waiting homes in maternal and neonatal health services.
Third Party Monitoring & Evaluation
Provides independent evaluation and monitoring services to ensure programs deliver results, identify risks, and generate real-time learning, informing decision-making and policy.
Tulinde Mtoto
Child protection project.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 3 activities
    • Advocates for improved sexual and reproductive health policies
      Engages in evidence-driven advocacy to shape national policy on HIV/AIDS, STIs, and adolescent SRH. Empowers over 7,000 adolescents and youth through advocacy and policy action to improve SRH outcomes and inform program scale-up.
    • Implements reproductive, maternal, and child health projects
      Operates multiple direct-service initiatives including Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative (OMMI), Strides, Nuru ya Vijana, Healing Through Talking, and Tulinde Mtoto, delivering evidence-driven programs in reproductive health, family planning, maternal and child health, and adolescent well-being.
    • Trains and empowers adolescents and youth
      Reaches over 7,000 young people across Kenya through training, mentorship, and advocacy programs focused on sexual and reproductive health, leadership, and community engagement.
  • Maternal and Child Health Support 3 activities
    • Builds capacity in monitoring, evaluation, and data use
      Trains healthcare providers, community health workers, and Ministry of Health staff in family planning, maternal health, child protection, advocacy, and data management. Enhances local M&E capacity to improve data quality and evidence-informed decision-making.
    • Pilots and evaluates biomedical and clinical innovations for maternal and newborn health
      Tests and scales clinical solutions such as the PPH EMOTIVE bundle, CPAP, Obstetric POCUS, and Point-of-Care STI diagnostics to reduce maternal and newborn mortality in low-resource settings.
    • Studies maternity waiting homes and maternal health service delivery
      Conducted a longitudinal study (2012–2015) on the role of maternity waiting homes in improving access to maternal and neonatal health services in Kilifi County, Kenya.
  • Participatory Research and Knowledge Production 1 activity
    • Conducts research on GBV, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and HIV
      Conducts rigorous studies on intimate partner violence, adolescent pregnancy, mother-to-child HIV transmission, menstrual health, and access to SRH services. Research includes cross-sectional surveys, randomized controlled trials (e.g., ARMADILLO Study), and mixed-methods approaches that inform policy and program design in Kenya and Tanzania.
  • Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response 1 activity
    • Leads community-based GBV prevention and response programs
      Implements community-focused initiatives to prevent and respond to Gender-Based Violence, including survivor support services and integrated programming that addresses harmful gender norms and access to care.
  • GBV Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC)
      Runs a comprehensive one-stop center at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital since 2007, providing emergency medical care, psychosocial counseling, legal support, and forensic documentation for GBV survivors in Kenya’s coastal region. The center also serves as a model for national scale-up of survivor-centered services.
  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 1 activity
    • Provides HIV prevention, care, and treatment services to key populations
      Delivers HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and care through six Drop-in Centres in Kenya’s Coastal region, achieving over 96% linkage to treatment and 99% viral suppression among clients. Expanded outreach has led to earlier diagnoses and prevented thousands of transmissions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducts Third-Party Monitoring and Evaluation for health programs
      Implements large-scale evaluations and third-party monitoring across 16 counties and 446 health facilities, verifying outcomes, strengthening health systems, and informing national and county-level decision-making, including for the DESIP Project.
    • Strengthens child protection systems to prevent Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
      Implements the Linda Mtoto program in Mombasa County to strengthen child protection systems through case management, counseling, economic empowerment, and community/county structure strengthening, protecting over 1,500 children from sexual exploitation.
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH) Partner — Partners with ICRHK to operate the Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre (GBVRC).
  • FCDO Funder — Donor and investor in programs.
  • GIZ Funder — Donor and investor in programs.
  • Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Partner — Validates ICRHK's research as Citizen-Generated Data (CGD) for monitoring national progress.
  • MCGL – Momentum Country and Global Leadership Partner — Partner for the ASRHR Advocacy Study and the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Study, through USAID.
  • Ministry of Health Partner — Collaborates with the Ministry of Health at national and county levels to implement and scale maternal, newborn, and child health interventions.
  • MoH Kenya Partner — Partner in enhancing local monitoring and evaluation capacity.
  • National Government Partner — Works with to design evidence-based solutions that strengthen health systems, protect vulnerable populations, and create lasting impact.
  • RAPTIS committee Coalition — Provides technical guidance to strengthen national RMNCAH policies through participation in the RAPTIS committee.
  • UNFPA Funder — Funder for the "Drivers of Adolescent and Teenage Pregnancy in Narok" study and the "Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Study".
  • USAID Funder — Donor and investor in programs.
  • USAID Funder — Funder for the ASRHR Advocacy Study and the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Study, through MCGL.
  • WHO Funder — Funder for The ARMADILLO Study.