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Sexual Reproductive Health

Learn more about our Mental Health for Sexual Reproductive Health programme where dignity, healing and empowerment come together for young people.

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Mental Health for Good Sexual and Reproductive Health

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At Afrikala Art, we recognise that mental health and sexual reproductive health (SRH) are deeply interconnected. Our Mental Health for Good Sexual and Reproductive Health initiative is an innovative, community-centred programme designed to support young people, especially women and girls, through holistic wellness interventions. Aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), this initiative uses creativity, conversation and care to uplift communities affected by stigma, poverty, trauma and inadequate SRH services.

Through this initiative, we provide safe, supportive spaces to hold honest conversations around...

Mental
Health Support

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Sexual Reproductive Health Education

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Menstrual Shame and Period Poverty

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SRHR Advocacy and Sensitisation 

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The trauma caused by Gender Based Violence

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We combine these conversations with impactful wellness activities such as art therapy, dance therapy, game-based learning, yoga and mental health first aid training, to create a healing and empowering experience for participants.

 

We have engaged over 1000 young people, mostly women and girls from rescue centres, prisons and diverse communities. We distribute dignity kits, including menstrual cups and conduct art-based therapy sessions to break stigma and encourage emotional release.

 

We are also introducing SRH information resources and conversation circles for more boys and young men to promote healthier, gender-inclusive understanding.

Why This Matters

  • Stigma Reduction: SRH topics like menstruation, sexual reproductive health and GBV remain taboo, often causing deep shame and psychological harm. We use open dialogue and creativity to challenge these harmful norms.

 

We also ensure boys and young men receive accurate SRH information to help break gendered stigma and build supportive communities.

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  • Mental Health Empowerment: Poor SRH and stigma often lead to anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. We support mental well-being through psychosocial education, therapy and peer support.
     

Integrating sex education helps participants understand their bodies better, reducing fear, confusion and shame.

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  • Educational Access: Many girls miss school due to lack of menstrual hygiene products. By providing sanitary kits, we aim to reduce absenteeism and support girls’ right to education and dignity.
     

We also incorporate SRH knowledge-sharing to empower both boys and girls to make informed decisions that support long-term wellbeing.

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  • Community Healing: Our approach encourages community-led healing through creative expression and safe conversations, building a supportive environment that fosters growth and resilience.
     

Including men and boys in SRH discussions strengthens community understanding and helps shift harmful gender norms.

Activities

  • Dignity Kit Distribution

With the help of partners and supporters, we provide dignity kits, menstrual cups, undergarments and hygiene support.
We complement this with educational materials that explain menstrual health, bodily changes and safe hygiene practices.

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  • Mental Health & SRH Dialogues

Facilitated conversations around GBV, period shame and trauma.
Expanded to include sex education, consent, healthy relationships, contraception and STI awareness for both young women and men.

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  • Art, Dance and Game Therapy

Inclusive wellness sessions that encourage self-expression and emotional processing.
Sessions also integrate body literacy activities that help participants understand SRH concepts through creative methods.

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  • Health Drives

Activities include blood donations, Mental Health First Aid and psychological counselling.
We also introduce SRH information desks and counselling on sexual reproductive health, puberty, fertility and safe practices.

Outcomes & Impact

  • Reaching 1000+ each year with mental health support and practical SRH education.

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  • Providing access to sustainable menstrual products and counselling support.

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  • Strengthening community understanding of sex education and SRH for both young women and men.

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  • Building local capacity through mental health champion training across communities in Kenya.

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  • Creating scalable models to expand the programme to more communities in the future.

People distributing menstrual products

Looking Ahead

Afrikala Art envisions a world where every individual lives with dignity, access to mental health care and knowledge of their body. Through community-led healing and youth-powered advocacy, our Mental Health for Good SRH initiative continues to be a beacon of hope, empowering communities to live healthier, fuller lives.


Moving forward, we aim to expand comprehensive SRH education that includes menstruation, consent, safe sex, healthy relationships and body literacy for both young women and men.

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