Who We Are
The Most at Risk Young Mothers and Teenage Girls Living with HIV Initiative (MOYOTE) is a registered public benefit organization (PBO) dedicated to ensuring that communities and young people living with and affected by HIV, Gender based violence(GBV)tuberculosis, and other threats have access to safe spaces, non-judgmental health information and services, and access to justice.
MOYOTE also works to strengthen livelihoods and promote sustainable food systems for young people impacted by HIV, GBV, TB, drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and poverty.
Founded in 2011 by courageous and determined young women and girls, MOYOTE began as a support group for youth facing HIV, tuberculosis, and related social challenges such as GBV, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and poverty. The group became a community-based organization (CBO) in 2014 and later achieved PBO status in 2024. In order to effectively address the needs of members.
Our vision An empowered community free of new HIV infections and other social ills.
To provide access quality access to health care services to most at risk young mothers and teenagers girl, access to justice and social economic empowerment through inclusive partnerships with the government, partners and community.
Objectives
- Combat Gender-Based Violence
Provide accessible information and training on gender-based violence, addressing its various forms, prevention strategies, and available support measures to empower victims and reduce incidence rates.
2. Promote Human Rights and Holistic Empowerment
Sustain advocacy for human rights, focusing on the holistic empowerment of girls, children, and men by providing education, support, and resources to foster equality and well-being.
3. Enhance Social and Economic Empowerment
Implement reliable and sustainable strategies for the social and economic empowerment of community members through skill-building, access to resources, and community-driven initiatives.
4. Improve Health Awareness and Interventions
Create an enabling environment for health awareness, particularly in HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and non-communicable diseases, through preventive care, education, and community engagement
5. Support Sustainable Agricultural Practice
Train farmers in the use of technology, fertilizers, and improved farm management practices to increase agricultural productivity and address the challenges of climate change.
6. Educational Opportunities
To strengthen educational opportunities for orphaned and vulnerable children and enhance their mental health by integrating play, creativity, and psychosocial care into their daily routines.
Core Values
We are guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
- Integrity – We value truthfulness, honesty and transparency in our internal and external relationships, communication and transactions.
- Excellence – We value professionalism and timeliness, and seek credibility in all that we do. We are committed to the highest professional standards .
- Collaboration – We value the collective wisdom that emerges when individuals work together as a team.
Innovation – We value and support innovation. We encourage informed risk-taking that holds the promise of enhancing organizational learning and developing products are pro-poor growth and enhances partnership.
Our Sustainability Principles
Sustainability Principles are anchored on the following principles.
1.Sustainable program design
2.Sustainable interventions and results
3.knowledge transfer and mentorship
- MOYOTE Partnership approach
5.Strengthening capacities of local actors
6.Learning and adaptation
7.Financial sustainability.
Activities
- Undertaking community advocacy
- Economic empowerment of members
- Trainings and awareness creation
- Community Outreaches
- Running Support groups for drug addicts, young people living with HIV, Most at Risk Populations (MARPS) and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs).
Where We Work
Moyote works in Kariobangi and Korogocho slums and its neighboring environs in Nairobi County.