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Mercy Mugecha

@mugecha_mercy

a lover of poet!
Article writing!
SRHR advocate!
Youth Advocate
Mental health champion!
Sauti Zetu Hub member!
Gender and Development student

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calendar_today28-07-2023 13:30:56

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Do you remember the first time you heard about sex? Who was it from? Do you remember that one friend who thought they knew everything? Because whee..accuracy ilikua 2/10 Do you think at some point you got stressed for no reason! Drop your experience apo kwa comments.😂 #SautiZetu

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Today is #InternationalDaytoEndObstetricFistula a birth injury caused by prolonged, painful labour without proper care. It leaves women leaking urine or stool and often facing shame and isolation. We must act now and invest in maternal health and support recovery .  #SautiZetu

Today is #InternationalDaytoEndObstetricFistula  a birth injury caused by prolonged, painful labour without proper care.

It leaves women leaking urine or stool and often facing shame and isolation.

We must act now and invest in maternal health and support recovery . 
#SautiZetu
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Happening Now! Parents play a critical role in the wellbeing of their children. Through @BongaWellness we have convened parents and children to discuss issues relating to mental health care and positive parenting. #CommunityVoices APHRC Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG) Dr Elizabeth Kimani-Murage - #JusticeFirst!

Happening Now!

Parents play a critical role in the wellbeing of their children.

 Through @BongaWellness we have convened parents and children to discuss issues relating to mental health care and positive parenting.

#CommunityVoices
<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a> 
<a href="/Article43Rights/">Article 43 Committee ( SJCWG)</a> 
<a href="/Liz_Kimani/">Dr Elizabeth Kimani-Murage - #JusticeFirst!</a>
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Parents are not just caregivers, they are the foundation of adolescent mental health. On Saturday, we convened parents and adolescents for an open conversation on mental health care and the importance of positive parenting. #CommunityVoices #BongaWellness #SautiZetu

Parents are not just caregivers, they are the foundation of adolescent mental health.

On Saturday, we convened parents and adolescents for an open conversation on mental health care and the importance of positive parenting. 

#CommunityVoices
#BongaWellness 
#SautiZetu
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When our communities are informed and emotionally available our young people feel seen & supported. we discern that the journey to youth mental wellbeing is not walked alone. It begins at home, where daily interactions are vital before any professional intervention. #Bonga

When our communities are informed and emotionally available our young people feel seen &amp; supported.

we discern that the journey to youth mental wellbeing is not walked alone. 

It begins at home, where daily interactions are vital before any professional intervention.
#Bonga
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We aim to train our network members at the community to even offer mental health first aid down at a grassroot level. We understand that our work is rooted in strengthening community based strategies that shape our everyday dynamics. APHRC #communityVoices #Bonga

We aim to train our network members at the community to even offer mental health first aid down at a grassroot level.

We understand that our work is rooted in strengthening community based strategies that shape our everyday dynamics.

<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a> 
#communityVoices
#Bonga
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Among the issues that arose during our discussion are: 1. Need to provide space that nurture talent and provide safe spaces. 2. Children face vulnerabilities such as teenage pregnancy and substance abuse. 3. Poverty & economic struggles often led to negative mechanisms. #Bonga

Among the issues that arose during our discussion are:

1. Need to provide space that nurture talent and provide safe spaces.

2. Children face vulnerabilities such as teenage pregnancy and substance abuse.

3. Poverty &amp; economic struggles often led to negative mechanisms.
#Bonga
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What does it take to bleed proudly and boldly? A girl misses school because she does not have sanitary towels. A woman skips work because of menstrual pain. Bonga! We lose our power if we remain silent! #CommunityVoices

What does it take to bleed proudly and boldly?

A girl misses school because she does not have sanitary towels.

A woman skips work because of menstrual pain.

Bonga! We lose our power if we remain silent!

#CommunityVoices
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How did you first experience your first menstruation? Imagine you are a girl in class five, never heard about menstruation then you stain your dress and everyone laughs because they say you have Bilharzia. #CommunityVoices #MenstrualHealthDay

How did you first experience your first menstruation?

Imagine you are a girl in class five, never heard about menstruation then you stain your dress and everyone laughs because they say you have Bilharzia.

#CommunityVoices
#MenstrualHealthDay
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On Saturday, we used storytelling, dance, and games to express ourselves, we discussed; 1️⃣Challenges adolescents face during menstruation 2️⃣Why engage boys in this discussion. 3️⃣How to handle menstrual pain. 4️⃣Menstrual hygiene practices. #CommunityVoices

On Saturday, we used storytelling, dance, and games to express ourselves, we discussed;

1️⃣Challenges adolescents face during menstruation 

2️⃣Why engage boys in this discussion.

3️⃣How to handle menstrual pain.

4️⃣Menstrual hygiene practices.

#CommunityVoices
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According to World Bank, 95% of menstruating girls in Kenya miss 1 to 3 days of school during their periods This isn’t just a health issue, it's an education and dignity gap. As an organisation, we believe that education must go hand in hand with holistic wellbeing. #SautiZetu

According to World Bank, 95% of menstruating girls in Kenya miss 1 to 3 days of school during their periods

This isn’t just a health issue, it's an education and dignity gap.

As an organisation, we believe that education must go hand in hand with holistic wellbeing. 
#SautiZetu
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Ushaijiuliza how you're expected to catch up in a race you didn’t even know had started? Wasee bado wanadhani tech na AI ni ya watu wa ofisi za uko Westlands ama ni mambo ya wazungu na imekuja kutumaliza. But ukweli ni... AI iko mtaa. #SautiZetu

Ushaijiuliza how you're expected to catch up in a race you didn’t even know had started?

Wasee bado wanadhani tech na AI ni ya watu wa ofisi za uko Westlands ama ni mambo ya wazungu na imekuja kutumaliza.

But ukweli ni... AI iko mtaa.
#SautiZetu
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Tuna interact na AI daily! Iko kwa biz ya uyo kijana ana-advertise biz yake ya carwash online! Iko kwa msupa anatumia Tiktok kuget customers wa kushuka! Swali ni...? Are we using tech for fun, or can it build us too? Can our phones become our first offices? #SautiZetu

Tuna interact na AI daily!

Iko kwa biz ya uyo kijana ana-advertise biz yake ya carwash online!

Iko kwa msupa anatumia Tiktok kuget customers wa kushuka!

Swali ni...?
Are we using tech for fun, or can it build us too? 
Can our phones become our first offices?
#SautiZetu
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As we mark the World Environment Day themed: Beat Plastic Pollution! We are thrilled to be part of APHRC Fruit tree planting activity at Sinai Viwandani ! We've been encouraged to conserve our environment for a healthy future. #SautiZetu #Zero_Hunger_Ke

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As we mark world environmental day! we share recommendations to conserve our environment for a healthy future. We know that..... The sun is hotter these days . And there are barely any trees or shade. Let’s protect what’s left. #WorldEnvironmentDay #SautiZetu APHRC

As we mark world environmental day!
we share recommendations to conserve our environment for a healthy future.

We know that.....
The sun is hotter these days . 
And there are barely any trees or shade. 

Let’s protect what’s left.
#WorldEnvironmentDay 
#SautiZetu 
<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a>
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Someone throws trash by the road. A child picks it to sell for a few coins. We can do better on our systems. As we mark the world's environmental day it's time to change negative environmental habits. #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 #Zero_Hunger_ke #CommunityVoices

Someone throws trash by the road. 
A child picks it to sell for a few coins.

We can do better on our systems.
As we mark the world's environmental day it's time to change negative environmental habits.
#WorldEnvironmentDay2025 
#Zero_Hunger_ke 
#CommunityVoices
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Beat plastic pollution! kama young people hatuna mashamba, lakini tuko na buckets. Hatuna millions, but tuko na will. Vijana ndio climate warriors wa leo. Let's protect our environment. #SautiZetu

Beat plastic pollution!

kama young people hatuna mashamba, lakini tuko na buckets.
Hatuna millions, but tuko na will. 
Vijana ndio climate warriors wa leo.

Let's protect our environment.
#SautiZetu
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You can’t breathe profits. Illegal plastic burning kills. Kenya must act now to protect lives! #BanPlasticBurningKE #WorldEnvironmentDay #communityVoices APHRC

You can’t breathe profits.

Illegal plastic burning kills. 
Kenya must act now to protect lives!  #BanPlasticBurningKE 
#WorldEnvironmentDay
#communityVoices
<a href="/aphrc/">APHRC</a>
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Hey cousins 😁 Just a little reminder .... In this digital era, we hang out online a lot , chatting, learning, loving, and living. But pia online kama young people kuna red flags. Let’s talk about how to keep it safe ! #CommunityVoices

Hey cousins 😁 

Just a little reminder .... 

In this digital era, we hang out online a lot , chatting, learning, loving, and living. 

But pia online kama young people kuna red flags. 

Let’s talk about how to keep it safe !

#CommunityVoices
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Let's keep learning safely tips pamoja! Usiamini kila mtu unaskia kwa net! Seek professionals ,ama trusted sources in anything ! Tumia strong passwords na ukifeel “hii story haikai poa” jitoe! Block, report, alafu ongea na mtu unatrust. #sautizetu

Let's keep learning safely tips pamoja!

Usiamini kila mtu unaskia kwa net!

Seek professionals ,ama trusted sources in anything !

Tumia strong passwords na ukifeel “hii story haikai poa” jitoe! 

Block, report, alafu ongea na mtu unatrust.
#sautizetu