Wellness & Support: Healing Spaces for Women and Girls

Wellness & Support: Healing Spaces for Women and Girls

Health is more than the absence of illness—it includes mental, emotional, and social well-being. At MAMA CBO, we understand that trauma, isolation, and limited education often silence women and girls in East Pokot. That’s why we created the MAMA Wellness & Support program: a safe, community-rooted space where women and girls can learn, share, and heal together.

Our goal is to foster resilience, reduce stigma around reproductive health and mental health, and build a future where women and girls feel seen, safe, and supported.

What We’re Doing

  • Hosting community health education forums (Barazas) with women, elders, and youth
  • Providing peer-led counseling and emotional support through our midwife and lead Community Health Promoter
  • Running awareness sessions on reproductive health and healthy relationships
  • Offering life skills training in areas such as business and beekeeping to improve women’s confidence and independence
  • Collaborating with chiefs, youth groups, and traditional leaders to address gender-based stigma and promote community dialogue

Impact So Far

  • ✓ Over 5,000 women and girls reached with health education since 2017
  • ✓ Regular informal counseling provided by trained local health workers
  • ✓ Positive male involvement through inclusive health education sessions
  • ✓ Growing trust in the MAMA Center as a safe space for young mothers and girls

What We Need / What’s Next

Vision: Develop the MAMA Center into a full wellness hub offering holistic care—including psychosocial support, SRHR education, and youth-friendly services—while continuing to engage communities in open dialogue and support networks.

Immediate Needs:

  • Staffing & Training
    • Hire a trained psychosocial counselor
    • Train CHPs and midwife in trauma-informed care
  • Space & Resources
    • Furnish wellness rooms with seating, privacy partitions, and educational materials
    • Create safe spaces for girls and young women
  • Outreach & Dialogue
    • Expand community barazas and youth engagement forums
    • Design and distribute local-language SRHR content

Support Our Mission

Empower healing, resilience, and dignity for women and girls in East Pokot. Support our wellness programs to foster safer, more supportive communities.

Support a Session | Donate Wellness Resources | Partner With MAMA

Contact: info@mamacbo.org
Phone: +254 717 691 415