An Unwavering Mission to Protect Health and Human Rights
At Africa Advocacy Foundation Kenya, we are dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable and underserved communities. We believe in an Kenya where maternal health is a fundamental priority and reproductive rights are protected with dignity.
Our programmes focus on the core pillars of maternal health improvement, sexual and reproductive health access, and the active protection of women's and girls' rights. Through local community engagement and systemic advocacy, we strive to create a future defined by health safety, and individual hope.
Our Programmes
Driving sustainable change through health equity, maternal support, and human rights advocacy tailored for Kenya's underserved communities.
Addressing Teenage Pregnancy & Child Exploitation in the LREB Region
The Lake Region Economic Block (LREB) faces critical rates of teenage pregnancy and sexual exploitation driven by systemic poverty. Since 2019, AAF Kenya has worked across Kisumu, Homabay, and Migori to break these cycles through legal aid, maternal care, and community-led protection programs.
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The Challenge: Over a third of girls aged 15–19 in the LREB region are already mothers or pregnant, often as a result of exploitation and poverty.
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Direct Impact: In 2023, AAF directly supported 67 teenage mothers with maternity costs, health services, and essential material support.
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Empowerment: 23 girls were successfully reintegrated into education or vocational training, breaking the cycle of poverty and abuse.
Our Approach: We engage with community leaders, social workers, and educational professionals to advocate for legal interventions and provide financial support for health costs, ensuring vulnerable girls are protected in Migori, Homabay, and Kisumu counties.
Maternal Health Challenges in the Lake Region Economic Block (LREB)
The Lake Region faces significant systemic barriers to health equity. AAF Kenya focuses on Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori—counties where poverty and lack of access create high-risk environments for mothers and children.
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Deaths per 100k live births. This rate of maternal mortality in some LREB areas significantly exceeds the national average of 362.
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Infant deaths per 1,000 live births. High risk factors in rural communities keep this figure nearly double the national target.
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Teenage pregnancy rate. Early pregnancies aged 15-19 drive cycles of poverty and increase critical health risks for young mothers.
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Skilled Birth Attendance. Only half of all births in rural LREB are attended by qualified providers, leaving many women at risk.
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Antenatal Care Utilization. Less than half of pregnant women in the region complete the recommended four ANC visits.
Our Advocacy and Impact: AAF Kenya believes that maternal health interventions must be culturally competent and informed by lived experience. We engage young mothers through mentorship and training, empowering them to become confident advocates within their communities.
- Increased skilled birth attendance in rural counties.
- Documented reduction in mortality in Migori, Homa Bay, and Kisumu.
- Systemic empowerment through education and healthcare access.
Support Our Work
Your contribution directly empowers vulnerable communities in Kenya. By donating, you support life-saving maternal healthcare, protect the fundamental rights of women and girls, and ensure accessible reproductive services for those who need it most. Together, we can build a future defined by health, safety, and hope.
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Our Office
Africa Advocacy Foundation Kenya
2nd Floor Varsity Plaza,
P. O . Box 650-40100, Kisumu
Direct Contact
+254 703 152668
info@africadvocacy.org
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