Single Parents Project

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Programme Overview

Empowering Single Parents

Initiated in 2019, the Single Parents Project is dedicated to uplifting vulnerable single parents including widows, divorcees, separated spouses, and never-married individuals.

Targeting individuals aged between 18 and 35 years across six sub-counties in Homa Bay, this initiative addresses the unique socio-economic and psychosocial challenges faced by single parents raising children in resource-poor settings.

Operational Areas

Homa Bay Town, Karachuonyo, Kasipul Kabondo, Rangwe, Suba North, and Suba South.

Single Parents Project
Our Strategy

Key Interventions

Group Therapies

Psychosocial counseling and peer support groups to address trauma and stigma.

Revolving Funds

Financial support for Income-Generating Activities (IGAs) to build self-reliance.

Health Financing

Establishing mechanisms to help single parents access affordable healthcare.

Education Support

Scholarship and fee linkages for both the parents (vocational) and their children.

Implementation Approach

We believe in participatory socio-economic empowerment:

Table Banking

Training groups on savings and credit methodologies.

Skill Building

Equipping parents with entrepreneurial and vocational skills.

Advocacy

Challenging societal norms that stigmatize single parenthood.

Target Audience

Who We Serve

Single parents aged 18-35 in Homa Bay County who face extreme economic hardship.

Supported By Our Incredible Partners

Plan Parenthood Global
Omega Foundation
Care Kenya
PEPFA Fund
FIDA Kisumu
Marie Stopes
Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

We conduct thorough background assessments and collaborate with local community leaders, including chiefs and village elders, to ensure only the most needy households are enrolled.

Yes. While general donations are directed to where the need is greatest, you can contact our finance team after donating to specify a preferred sub-county (e.g., Karachuonyo or Suba North).

We use participatory monitoring and evaluation, collecting both quantitative data (e.g., number of people reached) and significant change stories directly from the communities we serve.

Impact in Pictures

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Empower a Family

Your support can help a single parent start a business and provide for their children.

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