Beacon of hope: Evaluation of the Kenya Girl Guides Association HIV/AIDS program for school children

Abstract

This report presents findings from an evaluation of an intervention that was implemented by the Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA), with technical guidance from Family Health International (FHI) and PATH. The research team would like to thank the following individuals at the KGGA for their tireless efforts: Mrs. Honorine Kiplagat (former National Chairman), Mrs. Margaret Mwaniki (former Chief Commissioner), Debbie Gachuhi (Independent Consultant), Mrs. Alice Waweru (Project Executive), Mrs. D.P. Shah (former Assistant Chief Commissioner), Mrs. Naomi Zani (Provincial Coordinator, Coast), and Mrs. Wamuyu Mahinda (current Chief Commissioner). Gratitude is also extended to Mrs. Jane Mbugua (Project Officer, HIV/AIDS) and Mrs. Magdalen Waweru (National Trainer, HIV/AIDS) for their exceptional support during all phases of the research. The study team benefited greatly from the KGGA District Coordinators and from the Ministry of Education Offices in the study sites. At FHI, the appreciation is extended to Charity Muturi, Simon Ochieng, Maryann Pribila and Peter Mwarogo. At PATH, the study team would like to thank Rikka Transgrud and Michelle Folsom. Special appreciation is extended to the Girl Guides, fellow students and Guide Leaders, who kindly answered the questionnaires and participated in the study. We are also grateful to the school management for enabling the research to be implemented in their facilities.