Hon. A. Waiguru
IG D. Kimaiyo
Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) Project aims at improving national and county-level gender based violence (GBV) service delivery systems and policy implementation. PIK Project works with both Kenyan men and women as partners in GBV prevention, and stakeholders in leadership positions as change agents in the fight against GBV. During the period of October 2013 to September 2014, PIK Project has been able to:
Take part in 16 days of activism campaign and events (and other international days to increase awareness on GBV) Conduct an Audit of preparedness and capacity to respond to GBV in 9 specific
W. Lichuma
Amb. R. Godec
counties where PIK Project implements Engage male champions in GBV prevention and response Train and mentor grassroots women groups and networks in GBV prevention and response Engage in GBV working groups nationally and at county level Mobilize government officials to form a forum through which advocacy against GBV is conducted Provide GBV legal and psychosocial support Support 1195 helpline Enhance online mapping of GBV service provisionwhatever the type or cause “Violence,
is unacceptable.”
Kwacha Africa Youth group perform a dan ce during the 2013 of activism held in Mo commemoration of mbasa County 16 days
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A 6 kilometers procession from Kayole District Officer’s office to Embakasi Deputy Sub-County Commissioner’s Office ground in Nairobi to mark the launch of 2013, 16 days of activism against GBV Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning ministry, Hon. Ann Waiguru launch 2013, 16 days of activism against GBV
The public visit exhibition centre at the ground
US Ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec speaks at the launch
Participants who took part in the 2013,16 days of Activism against gender
Above: National Gender and Equality Commission Chairlady, Winfred Lichuma speaks at the launch Left: Inspector General of police , David Kimaiyo speaks at the launch
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Police take part in the Taita Taveta County procession to commemorate 16 days of activism
A procession to commemorate the 16 days of activism against gender based violence held at Mwakirunge location, Mombasa County
Kwacha song group entertain participants of 16 days of activism against GBV in Taita Taveta County Taita Taveta County Governor’s first lady Mrs. Hope Mruttu as she is introduced to the public at the 16 days of activism commemoration arena
Left: A skit by Sauti ya Wanawake Pwani Mombasa County chapters on the hardships experienced by GBV survivors Right: Kwale County Gender desk officer speaks at the commemoration arena
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Kwale County take part in the procession to mark 16 days of activism against GBV
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Kisii County procession to mark 16 days of activism
Preparations in progress to mark 16 days of activism in Migori County
Migori County marks 16 days of activism
Left: Kisumu County procession to mark 16 days of activism Right: Participants of Kisii County listen to ongoing speech to mark 16 days of activism
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Magnet theatre on effects of GBV is used to educate the public in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County
Resolution Dancers entertain the public during commemoration of 16 days of activism in Kitale Market Trans Nzoia County
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the effects of GBV
Film is used in a bit to educate the masses on the effects of GBV in Nandi County
Engaging the public in GBV discussion during 16 days of activism commemoration in Uasin Gishu County
Magnetic theatre on sexual and gender based violence staged by Matrix Theatre Group during commemoration of 16 days of activism against attracts a crowd at Kitale market place, Trans Nzoia County
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Left: PIK project GBV Audit Consultants-Mary Njeri and Sam Ogolla prepare an audit work plan Below: PIK project partners briefing on how the GBV audit exercise will be conducted
PIK Project consultant present on the findings of the GBV audit in Kisii County
Counties where PIK works
PIK project GBV audit Consultant while interviewing the Mombasa County Children officer
Map of Kenya showing the 9 counties where PIK GBV Audit was conducted in March and April 2014
Trans Nzoia county participants discuss findings of the GBV audit during the validation forum in Kitale PIK GBV Consultant contributes during a CUC stakeholders forum for Nandi County in Kapsabet
ant conducts interview for
PIK project GBV consult
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GBV audit in Kwale Cou
Presentation on the 9 counties Audit findings and recommendation during the final validation workshop held in Nairobi
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Esther Kangogo and Nelly Ndungú of RWPL share skills at a presentation in Uasin Gishu County to commemorate IWD
Women in Uasin Gishu admire handicraft presented by various groups during commemoration of IWD 2014
“Today, we unite to make the women of the past proud, the women of the present inspired, and provide the women of the future with vision” Hon. Mary Sally Otara (Women Representative, Kisii County).
Taita Taveta County commemorated the IWD 2014
Kisii County Women Representative Hon. Otara address women during commemoration of IWD 2014
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A light moment during the Trans Nzoia County commemorate of IWD 2014
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GBV talk with men and boys participants note down group discussion points
GBV talk with men and boys forum engaging in group discussion
Participants of GBV talk with men and boys listens as one of them share a GBV experience in which he was involved in the mediation process
PIK Project GBV talk with men and boys forums was held separately in the Counties of Trans Nzoia, Nandi and Uasin Gishu in the month of May 2014. More than 90 participants took part in the forums and continue to pass the message to men at community level.
Participants of GBV talk with men forum watching a film documentary on GBV male Champions
GBV talk with men and boys forum engaging in a open discussion on GBV issues
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Group discussion presentation during the GBV talk with men and boys forum
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A participant makes her presentation during the Nandi County GBV activism mentoring forum
Peris Cheserek and Batila Mose comparing notes during the Uasin Gishu GBV activism mentorship forum
Trans Nzoia participants brainstorm strategies on GBV activism
Participants listen to GBV discussion during a community awareness forum in Kwale County
Chief Chepsiror shares opinions at a PIK GBV discussion forum engaging women youth and elders in Nandi County
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Participant share her experience in reducing GBV in her area during Women Leaders Forum in Mombasa County
Participants in group discussion during the Kisii County GBV activism mentorship forum
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Retired Justice Omondi Tunya takes participants through GBV terms and concepts during Uasin Gishu stakeholders training
Nairobi GBV working group strategizing meeting on the Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill
Kenyan parliamentarians consensus building meeting for enactment of Domestic Violence bill
GBV stakeholders in Nandi County while making remarks on the finding of the GBV audit report
Nandi County Members of County Assembly keenly follow proceedings during stakeholders training on GBV
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A trained nurse inform hawkers on the steps to take when helping a GVB survivor
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A man takes part in Trans Nzoia County community clinic A lady sign in her name to get enlighten on how to help a survivor of GBV and the GBV services that are available during Trans Nzoia community clinic in Kitale town Multi-sector service community clinic in Nandi County to create awareness on GBV and existing service providers like psycho-social support
A community member inquire on paralegal support during multi-sector service community clinic in Uasin Gishu County to create awareness on GBV and existing service providers
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HAK'S GBV Igiza group-men night sexual violence campaign
HAK’s exhibition centre at the grounds during the launch of 2013, 16 days of activism
HAK’s Helpline 1195 Call Center responding to calls Helpline 1195 provides first line of response for survivors of GBV by providing quick information to callers on where to receive free medical care, police services, legal aid as well as psychosocial counseling among others
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Journalists in a media training by AWC under PIK project in Nairobi on mainstreaming women and girls rights in the fight against GBV Live Television interview with COVAW’s Executive Director-Dr. Joan Nyanyuki to create advocacy against gender based violence (GBV) and the available services for survivors of GBV
Publications advocating against gender based violence produced by PIK media partner-AWC
Ranelle Sykes- USAID Kenya Development Outreach and communications- presents on how to document success stories during PIK partners communications training
A meeting to strategize on how to formulate and develop a communication strategy for the AntiFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) Board
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Chief of Party PIK-Jebiwot Sumbeiywo address PIK project partners at a meeting to strategize on how to implement project activities
PIK monitoring &evaluation briefing meeting to USAID 窶適enya PIK project Officer-Betty Mugo (right)
PIK partners group discussions on main themes to be implemented under the project
PIK partners discussion on how to present the GBV audit reports at the County level
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PIK partnership meeting, energizer snap shot
Snap Shot of PIK partnership ‘team-natureexplorer’ after a day spent in a project meeting Below: Snap shot of PIK team who joined other participants at Uhuru park to take part in a procession to support the Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill
PIK partnership meeting snap shot
Acknowledgments Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) is a project of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and USAID-Kenya in partnership with 5 local organization. The project works towards the prevention and better management of gender based violence (GBV) in Kenya. PIK Media and Communication office is grateful to all partners for a work well done in the last one year (Oct.2013 to Sept.2014) Special thanks go to all our colleagues on the project for their support in developing the pictorial and the following individuals who helped capture the best photos from the field;
Daniel Were (RWPL) Robert Arumadri (Sauti) Felix Ogeta (COVAW) George Ngesa (AWC) Valine Moraa (IRC) Zablon Kiarie (IRC)
Pictorial was compiled by: Valine Moraa (IRC)
GBV map website:
PIK partnership Communication training snap shot
Log to www.gbvkenya.org for gender based violence (GBV) service providers in Kenya for quick reference
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