Circles of Adolescent Health Kenya (COAH-Kenya) works with adolescents in schools and communities across Western Kenya, so they have the knowledge, support and voice to lead healthy lives.
80+
adolescent girls trained as peer trainers
2,000+
packets of sanitary pads distributed
~200
girls served every month by our school pad banks
5
counties served: Siaya, Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Trans Nzoia
Our three programmes
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Adolescent Health and Wellbeing:
menstrual health, life skills and links to youth-friendly health services, in school and out of school, plus Lea Circles for parents and caregivers.
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Budget and Policy Advocacy:
budget advocacy and policy advocacy for adolescents at county and national level, including the Siaya RMNCAH Act, ending violence against girls, and engaging boys and men.
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Adolescent and Youth Leadership:
adolescents lead as peer trainers, pad bank managers, champions and board members.
Our flagship programmes
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Ustawi Circles:
safe, guided “hard talk” sessions where adolescent girls and boys, in school and out of school, discuss the issues affecting them and co-create solutions with us.
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Lea Circles:
meetings with parents and caregivers, so the adults at home can understand and support adolescents through these years.
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Lwasi Pad Banks:
community-owned school pad banks run by girls themselves, restocked by parents, churches and local leaders.
Circles of Adolescent Health Kenya (COAH-Kenya)
St Joseph Plaza, Ugunja · P.O. Box 239-40614, Ugunja
Phone: +254 708 577 014