Therefore, young girls being the most vulnerable population in regards to maternal mortality and morbidity, LEFI builds the capacity of adolescent girls and boys in partnership with Secondary schools through Young Champions Fistula Clubs. This approach allows adolescent girls and boys to participate in finding solutions as they engage their peers the listed below contributing factors to teenage maternal mortality and morbidity;
- Reproductive health
- Adolescent health
- Mental Health
- Maternal deaths, and complications, such as fistula in relation to adolescence pregnancy.
- Harmful cultural practices like FGM and early child marriage
- Poverty
In 2021 LEFI launched eight Young Champions Fistula Clubs at the county level. The counties include Uasingishu, Transzoia, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Migori, Vihiga, and West Pokot.
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