Projects

At Positive Life Kenya, we are committed to empowering youth through the "Breaking the Silence Phase II" project, a critical initiative aimed at strengthening Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) while fostering sustainable community structures through active civic engagement. Building on the achievements of our earlier CISU-funded project, this phase focuses on equipping young people with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for their SRHR and engage in civic activities that impact their lives. We provide life skills education and create supportive environments where youth can discuss the challenges they face, make informed decisions, and navigate their reproductive health with greater awareness.

The urgency of this work cannot be overstated. In 2020, adolescents aged 10-19 accounted for 15% of all new HIV infections, underscoring the critical need for comprehensive SRHR education. By continuing to empower youth through education and civic engagement, we aim to break down barriers, improve reproductive health outcomes, and support young people in shaping healthier futures for themselves and their communities.

Recognizing Kenya's significant youth bulge, where over half the population is under 35, our project seeks to harness this demographic potential by offering a non-judgmental, safe space for youth expression. Through peer-to-peer engagement and youth-led advocacy, we ensure that young people are at the forefront of decisions affecting their health, well-being, and future, firmly believing in the principle of "Nothing for us without us."

Positive Life Kenya (PLK) has been at the forefront of supporting HIV-positive community members and their families in Mlolongo, a transit town near Nairobi, for over a decade. Mlolongo's rapid growth has led to the proliferation of slums, crime, substance abuse, human trafficking, and commercial sex work, increasing vulnerability to HIV and related challenges.

In response, PLK, with long-term funding from the Stephen Lewis Foundation, has expanded its efforts beyond HIV care. The organization integrates harm reduction strategies, feeding programs, and community health initiatives. It empowers women through vocational training, microfinance, and social work interventions, offering alternatives to risky livelihoods. PLK also supports grandmothers in the region's slums, providing financial aid, counseling, and social networks to ease their caregiving burden.

Additionally, PLK runs advocacy programs to address stigma and improve access to healthcare services for marginalized groups. By tackling poverty, health disparities, and social exclusion, PLK works to create sustainable change in Mlolongo, ensuring families thrive in a healthier, more inclusive, and equitable environment.