NO REGRET INVESTMENT Peace Initiative Kenya project
Kuza African Sanaa perform a dance at the launch of PIK project. The dramatized dance not only entertained those who attended the launch but also served an educative role depicting the plight of women in Nairobi’s informal settlements.
A synopsis of Peace Initiative Kenya project The official launch of Peace Initiative Kenya Project (PIK) on November 26th 2012 was designed to coincide with the onset of the 16 Days of activism against gender based violence. The launch evoked font memories in hearts of women rights activists about the journey Kenyan women have walked over the years in defending their rights. Speaker after speaker applauded the project designed to create a safe environment for women before, during and after March 4th polls in Kenya. In the six months of its existence, Peace Initiative Kenya Project (PIK) has been able to: Train 302 trainers who have so far reached 16, 300 people with peace messaging and awareness-raising on gender based violence. Disseminate media messages through radio drama that have reached over 1.5 million people. Train on emergency preparedness for gender based violence reaching 166 trainers. Raise awareness in four regions on 16 days of activism on violence against women where PIK conducted processions legal aid, psychosocial counselling, Train facilitators using SASA model (on empowerment of men and women for social change). So far 102 facilitators trained who have reached 2,800 members of the community using the empowerment model. Implement a Rapid response emergency preparedness plan for 2013 elections in all four regions. 43 IRC staff members were located in 5 hospitals in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa and Eldoret with PEP Kits and dignity kits ready to serve Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases. Supported launch of SGBV hotline 1195 and monitoring of the hotline 24 hours per Day, 7 days per week.