Girl Concern Org

Who We Are

Girl Concern is a young women–led grassroots organization based in Garissa County, Kenya. Founded by young women to address harmful practices and gender inequality, we focus on empowering girls and women through education, leadership, and economic opportunities. Our flagship Renewed Voices Project provides holistic support to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), combining medical care, counseling, legal aid, and livelihood support.

Thematic Areas

Gender-Based Violence Prevention, Response & Advocacy
Adolescent Girls’ Education and Leadership Development
Survivor’s Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

Key Achievements

500+ Adolescent girls supported to stay in school
20+ Young women trained and empowered with vocational skills
1 Global advocacy platform through Girls Not Brides membership

Story of Change

Through Renewed Voices, a survivor’s leadership capacity was enhanced and she joined Girl

Concern to produce film and stories that advocate for the rights of survivors of gender based violence.

What’s Next

Girl Concern is equipping the Renewed Voices GBV Recovery and Empowerment Center in Garissa. This will be the first integrated center offering medical care, trauma counseling, and empowerment programs under one roof.

Current Needs

Medical supplies and GBV care kits (including PEP)
Counseling and safe space facilities
Skills training and start-up kits for survivors
Capacity building for staff and volunteers

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