Hellen Bhoke, Kenya

I am a 27 yeas old Kenyan female. I am a medical social worker, i graduated with a bachelor degree of social work from the university of Nairobi. I work at Mukuru kwa njenga informal settlement in Nairobi county whereby we work to improve the livelihood of the people in Mukuru kwa njenga community. Despite all the policies set, gender based violence and mental health issues really affect the people of Mukuru kwa njenga community. I work towards ending gender based violence and promote mental health matters in the community and especially among vulnerable groups especially women and girls.

Safe Living: End sexual and gender based violence against women and girls in the community as we promote their mental and psychological Health. Mukuru being the 2nd largest slum in Kenya, many cases of sexual and gender based violence continue to affect the vulnerable in the community who are mostly women and girls. This is why we purpose to create awareness and empower them to reduce their vulnerability through SAFE LIVING PROJECT.