Our Programs
Reproductive Health & HIV Services
The primary Kenyan organization with whom we partner is the Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS), which operates primarily in Western Kenya, where the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is among the highest in the world. The leaders of AheadKenya have been working with NRHS since since it was founded in 2002.
Click here for a summary of programs that AheadKenya aims to support through NRHS.
Community & Social Support
As explained, gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM) suffer from high levels of stigma and discrimination, which leads to underemployment, high rates of alcoholism and drug use, and debilitating mental health challenges. AheadKenya supports the NRHS social programs designed with community input to address these psycho-social needs. Typical donor funding covers only essential clinical services, yet providing GBMSM-affirming activities valued by the community reduces risky behaviors and improves clinical outcomes. Some of the activities supported are: Movie Mondays – topical discussions; Therapy Tuesdays – group therapy; Coffee Wednesdays – alcohol and drug use reduction; Therapy Thursdays – HIV-positive support groups; Cultural Fridays – artistic expression; St Sebastian Sundays – spiritual communion.
Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships for tuition and fees to attend university or to gain professional certification; internships and training opportunities; individual grants for sustainable income generation; emergency hardship response.