Vision Young Mothers (VYM) Cooperation Circle (CC) works in the undersesrved community of Kibera within Nairobi, Kenya. Their membership consists of over sixty Muslim and Christian women from various ethnic groups. Kibera has historically been a hotbed for political and religious violence, but thanks to the efforts of VYM and other peace-building organizations, the community has been more peaceful and cooperative. CC members act as mentors and ambassadors for interfaith peace in their communities by offering mentorship and presentations in schools to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and family planning. They also focus on building strong relationships within the group through economic empowerment programs and by encouraging members to participate in each other’s religious events and traditions.
Reducing the number of vulnerable girls and young mothers in the community through education and awareness programs
“Our purpose is to help integrate young mothers back to the community after teenage pregnancy, avoiding HIV/AIDs and other related difficulties by providing a support group (health and economical).”
Action Areas
Traditions
Christianity,
Indigenous,
Islam
Sub-Traditions
African Traditional
Number of Members
69
Region
Sub-Region
Great Lakes
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
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