In Kenya, adolescents growing up in informal settlements, such as Korogocho and Viwandani, face multiple barriers that affect their educational outcomes. These barriers include unstable household incomes, limited parental support for learning, and overcrowded schools.
For girls, the challenges are often compounded by gender norms, safety concerns and expectations around domestic responsibilities. As a result, many girls struggle to maintain consistent academic performance during the transition from primary to secondary school.
This blog talks about a change programme and its evaluation. It concludes: “Community-based interventions confirm that when programmes combine academic support, mentorship and parental engagement, they can make a meaningful difference in adolescents’ lives.”