Champions for Change, Afya kwa Elimu Project

Girl Child Network with the support from Rise Up – Champions for Change (C4C) implemented the Afya kwa Elimu project in Kenya. The project worked with policy makers from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) to review the National School Health Policy of 2009 and ensure drug and substance abuse among adolescent and youth in schools was addressed. The policy's aim was to address eight thematic areas namely: values and life skills; gender issues; child rights & responsibilities; nutrition; special needs, disabilities and rehabilitation; WASH; disease prevention and control; school infrastructure & environmental Safety. The policy sought to address education and health needs of all basic education learners including those with special needs and disabilities. It provided the objectives and strategies to address these needs.