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Partners for Girls Africa Foundation (PfGAF) aims to address the multifaceted challenges faced by girls and young women in Western Kenya. We strive to support girls' education, end early marriages and teen pregnancies, provide youth leadership training, and champion environmental conservation and climate change initiatives. By tackling these interconnected issues, PFGAF Endeavor's to empower girls and young women, promote sustainable development, and create a healthier and more equitable future for Western Kenya.
We are committed to empowering girls and young women in Busia County by promoting access to quality education, advocating against early marriages and teen pregnancies, offering youth leadership training, and leading initiatives to conserve the environment and address the adverse effects of climate change that directly affect the girls..
We envision a future where every girl and young woman in Busia County has equal opportunities to pursue education, free from the threat of early marriages and teen pregnancies. We see them equipped with leadership skills, actively engaged in their communities, and living in a healthy and sustainable environment that supports their well-being and development.
The objective of the proposed project is to improve the lives of girls and young women in the Western region of Kenya by providing them with access to quality education, ending early marriages and teen pregnancies, and offering leadership training.
We believe in empowering girls and young women by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to reach their full.
We are committed to creating a future where girls and young women have equal opportunities to succeed and lead, regardless of their background or circumstances.
We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, including providing access to quality education, ensuring the highest standards in our programs, and delivering impactful outcomes for the communities we serve.
We approach our mission with empathy and compassion, understanding the unique challenges faced by girls and young women, and working tirelessly to address their needs with care and sensitivity.
We recognize the importance of collaboration and community involvement in achieving our objectives. We actively engage with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure our efforts are informed, inclusive, and sustainable
The overall boost to ending girl child marriage, preventing early childbearing, and investing in girls' education could provide is substantial—given the recent slowdown of the economy. At 4.5 percent a year, the average rate of growth for the past five years is far smaller than the 7.0 percent or more achieved in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Approximately 90% of births to girls aged 15-19 in developing countries occur within early marriage where there is often an imbalance of power, no access to contraception and pressure on girls to prove their fertility. Pregnant girls often drop out of school, limiting opportunities for future employment and perpetuating the cycle of poverty. In many cases, girls perceive pregnancy to be a better option than continuing their education.
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Early marriage limits girls' opportunities and future employment prospects, and has long-term effects on their families. Girls who leave school have worse health and economic outcomes than those who continue their education, and eventually their children and families fare worse as well.
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