his programme aims to empower the community to reduce incidences of violence and address human rights violations. This is done through training, counselling and a legal help-desk called “Bega kwa Bega.”

Major Activities:

• Empowering of parents at risk of domestic violence on conflict resolution through trainings and home visits. Forming support groups for counselling, awareness and income generating activities.

• Training and support of two different groups of community volunteers. Human Rights Campaigners to identify survivors of violence and create mass awareness on prevalent human rights violations and methods of conflict resolution. Paralegals to facilitate legal aid clinics within the community and prisons.

• Empowerment of teachers, peer-counsellors, prison officers and inmates on conflict resolution, non-violent principles and human rights.

• Giving legal advice, rescue and counselling services to survivors of violence as well as conducting case follow-ups in court and investigation.

(case study) The story of Martha

Martha came to Nyahururu because the situation at home was unbearable. The father an alcoholic had subjected the family to perpetual violence and abject poverty. Martha left the home in search for refuge from her brutal father and she moved in with a well wisher in the neighbourhood. The well wisher however took advantage of the situation and abused her sexually several times and after a thorough beating he kicked her out and left her to die. At this moment a volunteer was notified and came to her rescueimmediately. Martha was taken to St. Rose girl rescue centre and the perpetrator was apprehended.