PROMOTION OF GIRL CHILD EDUCATION

   Most girls in my school have lost one parent or both and their remaining families are living in IDP camps.Sometimes there are 10 people to one tiny hut.Often girls are told to leave or given away as brides to reduce trhe family burden.some difficulties have led many young girls to turn to prostitution to make money.Many of them drop out of school early due to pregrancy to take care of their family.
    The IDP camps are crowded because of lack of water,standards of hygiene are very low and cholera outbreaks are very common. people are very poor and yet commodities like soap and food are very expensive.
     I am a member of Life skills club and I organise talks for my schoolmates about good hygine and nutrition, the importance of staying in school and avoid getting pregnant or being infected with HIV/AIDS I encourage them to get tested and know their status.so that they can take good care of themselves,particulary considering the high incidence of sexuall abuse in the camps.
    Unlike the past when girls were afraid to speak out their expiriences or make informed decisions. they want to improve their lives.some girls have opted to return to schools.The girls are now being appreciated for their contribution to the welfare of the community.I am proud that I am helping improve the health of the people in my community.when I finish school I want to be a doctor.

Location: Kakamega, Nairobi-capital, Kenya