Events

In Samburu County in Northern Kenya, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most entrenched harmful practices shaping the lives of girls. Often followed by early marriage, the cut marks the end of childhood, education, and choice. For years, teachers like Florence Lerapayo and Lolchuragi Pamela Faith watched this pattern repeat itself—bright girls disappearing from classrooms, returning only as wives, or not at all. Eventually, silence became unbearable. “I realized we have been silent for too long,” recalls Florence, a teacher at Lkisin School. “We would see girls drop out after the cut, but we didn’t know how to help or who to turn to.” 

Surviving child marriage, teenage pregnancy, FGM and gender-based violence does not define who I am. Instead, I channelled my personal trauma into a lifelong passion for child protection. By sharing my lived experiences, I have successfully forged deep, meaningful connections with teachers and students, uniting us in a shared commitment to advocate for vulnerable children and create safer educational environments.