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In , Kuyioni Mpusia, a young mother, faced several challenges in accessing essential maternal and reproductive healthcare services.

Thanks to NPI EXPAND's partnership with HealthRight Kenya and Kenya's Ministry of Health, Kuyioni was able to interact with an NPI EXPAND health care worker and she received health advice and counseling after her baby was born.

Kuyioni was determined to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher and opted to take a family planning method, the implant—a long-acting reversible contraceptive that lasts for three years—which will help her meet her goals of finishing her education.

Dreams Rekindled: Aspiring Teacher Finds Hope Through Reproductive Health Outreach Dreams Rekindled: Aspiring Teacher Finds Hope Through Reproductive Health Outreach In the heart of Nkareta village in Kenya’s Narok county, Kuyioni Mpusia -- a determined young woman -- nurtured her dream of becoming a teacher. However, at the age of 16 and in only her second year at the Nkareta S...

On July 25, 2024, NPI EXPAND hosted the sixth event in the project’s series, Lessons in Localization: Experiences and Perspectives from the NPI EXPAND Project.

Gender mainstreaming should not be about fulfilling a donor requirement or checking a box. With this in mind, NPI EXPAND’s gender mainstreaming initiatives worked with local partners; investing in gender equality and women’s empowerment to achieve sustainable development outcomes for all.

This webinar showcased NPI EXPAND’s work in gender mainstreaming, challenges and lessons learned and highlighted local partners in Kenya and Pakistan.

Lessons in Localization Webinar 6: Localizing Gender Mainstreaming On July 25, 2024, NPI EXPAND hosted the sixth event in the project's series, Lessons in Localization: Experiences and Perspectives from the NPI EXPAND Project. As NPI EXPAND comes to a close in October 2024, the project will share experiences and lessons learned from implementing its large-scale gra...