Since 2018, the Njiwa Jiinue Initiative has delivered measurable, documented change across Tharaka Nithi County.
The beginning of our work in Tharaka Nithi County.
Maara, Chuka Igambang'ombe, and Tharaka.
Through free community medical camps.
Across school and community-based programmes.
For menstrual hygiene and dignity outreach.
To mothers across five sub-counties.
Served at Chuka County Referral Hospital.
Over 2,000 individuals were reached through three free medical camps in 2018. The Palliative Care Clinic at Chuka County Referral Hospital has served 118 patients. More than 1,424 mothers received Mama Packs across five sub-counties in November 2021. Menstrual hygiene and dignity packs have been distributed across seven schools.
More than 1,100 young people have been mentored across Tharaka and Chuka Igambang'ombe constituencies. In 2019, seven KCSE candidates in Tharaka achieved C+ and above, in a region where no candidate had reached that threshold in the preceding three years. Mentorship programmes have been delivered in both school-based and community settings.
World Disability Day has been commemorated in 2018 and 2019, with visits to Kairuni Special School and Chiakariga Primary School respectively. Assistive devices, food, and blankets have been distributed to persons with disabilities. Advocacy for children with special needs is integrated across all programme areas.
We work alongside: Tharaka Nithi County Government; Amref Health Africa; CHAP (Christian Health Association of Kenya); KEHPCA (Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association); CFLA (County First Ladies Association); ZETECH University; schools, colleges, and polytechnics across the county; hospitals and community health facilities; Community Health Volunteers; NGOs and community-based organisations; faith-based groups; and development partners.