Safari Doctors Empowers Lamu Students Through the New School Health Curriculum
In partnership with teachers and county education directors, Safari Doctors is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking school health curriculum for primary and secondary students in Lamu.
Why Lamu's Children Need This:
While Kenya has made progress, many challenges remain for children and youth. This pilot program aims to address critical issues like drug abuse, radicalization, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, peer pressure, and crime, all while promoting environmental awareness and personal well-being.
Our Guiding Principles for Youth-Focused Health:
Safe & Supportive: We create environments free from stigma and abuse where young people feel empowered.
Youth-Friendly: Our curriculum is designed with young people, ensuring their voices and needs are central.
Informative: We provide accurate, age-appropriate information that empowers students to make healthy choices.
Respectful & Confidential: We uphold the rights of young people and ensure their privacy is protected.
Affordable: Every student deserves access to this crucial education.
Curriculum Highlights:
Understanding adolescence and puberty
Building healthy friendships and peer relationships
Menstrual hygiene management
Preventing teenage pregnancy and STIs
Understanding gender and challenging stereotypes
Avoiding drugs and substance abuse
Protecting the environment and addressing climate change
Water, sanitation, and hygiene practices
Guidance and counseling resources
A Collaborative Effort:
This program is a testament to the power of partnership. Our stakeholder meeting was filled with enthusiasm and commitment from both educators.
Abdulaziz Ali, DHOI, Tchundwa
Shake Msallam, HOI, Mkokoni
Share B. Fae, HOI, Kiwayu
Shebwana Haji, HOI, Telelani
Duncan Ndungi, HOI, Kiongwe
Bobo Haji A., HOI, Uziwa
Kassim Swabir, Shamba la Shela
Ramla Makorani, DHOI, L. Kenyatta
Geoffrey Onchieku, Deputy Principal
Helen H. Yako, HOI, Lake Side
Rukiya Ali Abdalla, SCDE, Lamu Central
Ali Lali Aweso, SCDE, Lamu East
Ismail Bwana, Pamoja Initiative, Lamu
Winnie M. Ngugi, Principal, Mpeketoni
John Nzinga SCDE, Lamu West
Philip Tune Chilumo, CHRO/TSC, Lamu
Rukia Ali, HOI, Bright Girls
Salim R. Makuti, HOI, Hindi Secondary
James Maina, HOI, Shamba la Shela
James Muhindi, CSO, Lamu
and Safari Doctors. We're excited to roll out this curriculum in a few pilot schools this second term, with plans to expand as we measure its positive impact.
