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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene Management
Celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day today. At Village HopeCore International, we are changing this narrative with our Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) project. In line with the Kenya Menstrual Hygiene Policy of 2019-2025, we aim to ensure that all girls and women can manage their menstruation hygienically and with dignity, free from stigma.
Celebrating Tea Day: the Lifeblood of Maara
Cheers to tea, the lifeblood of Maara!
As we commemorate International Tea Day 2024, we celebrate the rich heritage of tea farming and its profound impact on communities worldwide. HopeCore's offices are in the upper part of Maara Sub-County. Tea farming is a pillar of economic stability and pride for many residents.
Mercy Ireri: Making a Difference as an Intern Nurse at HopeCore
Celebrating Nurses Week by highlighting one of our amazing nurses, Mercy!
Ensuring Healthy Futures: HopeCore's Impact on Child Health
World Immunization Week serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial role vaccinations and other health interventions play in safeguarding our communities, particularly our children, from preventable diseases. HopeCore is dedicated to ensuring every child has access to life-saving interventions, including deworming and vitamin A supplementation, through our school mobile clinics and village-based Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinics.
Holding the Line: Expanding Malaria Prevention as Cases Rise
HopeCore has been leading the fight against malaria in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.
World TB Day 2024: Ending TB Together
Every year on March 24th, World TB Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The theme for World TB Day 2024 is "End TB," highlighting the urgent need to accelerate efforts to eliminate TB as a public health threat. In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, HopeCore is at the forefront of the fight against TB, collaborating with the county Department of Health Services and Sanitation to support capacity building for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in all six sub-counties.
World Water Day 2024: Water for Peace
Highlighting the critical role water plays in promoting global stability and prosperity, we celebrate World Water Day each year on March 22nd. This year's theme, 'Water for Peace,' emphasizes how water scarcity and pollution can lead to conflicts among communities and nations. HopeCore is at the forefront of WASH initiatives in Kenya, read our blog to learn more!
International Women’s Day: One Inspirational Woman in Micro Enterprise
On this International Womens Day, Jillo Gubal shares her story after spending her career empowering rural Kenyan women with their businesses.
Riding to Prosperity: Daniel Ndereba's Economic Transformation through Poultry and Dairy Farming
Explore the incredible story of Daniel Ndereba, who transformed his life through the Micro Enterprise program from a bodaboda rider to a successful entrepreneur with a thriving poultry and dairy farm in Kiraro village. Discover how strategic investments and hard work led to his economic stability and a brighter future.
From Volunteer to Visionary: The Inspirational Journey of Christine at HopeCore
Discover the inspiring journey of Christine Mwende at HopeCore, from her start as a volunteer to her pivotal role in the organization's success. Learn how dedication, continuous learning, and empowerment through education have shaped her career and contributed to HopeCore's impactful growth. A testament to resilience and personal growth in community development.