The Most at Risk Young Mothers and Teenage Girls Living with HIV Initiative (MOYOTE) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) 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.
MISSION
To empower and uplift the living standards of beneficiaries socially and econonomically
VISION
An empowered community free of new HIV infections and other social ills.
Our Strategic Focus Areas
MOYOTE operates through six strategic program areas that address the interconnected challenges affecting women, girls, young people, and other marginalized communities. Our integrated approach promotes health, human rights, protection, and sustainable development while empowering communities to lead healthy, safe, and dignified lives.
1.Gender-Based Violence(GBV)
MOYOTE is committed to eradicating sexual and gender-based violence and supporting the survivors. Our programs focus on prevention, protection, and provision of services to those affected by all forms of GBV .
2.Human Rights and Social Justice
MOYOTE Is commitment to human rights and social justice is at the core of everything .We strive to create a society where everyone is treated with dignity ,and where all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources
3.HIV/TB
MOYOTE is dedicated to reducing the spread of HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) through education, prevention, and treatment referral programs. We work with communities and like-minded stakeholders to raise awareness about HIV and TB, promote regular testing, and provide access to life-saving medications
4.Sexual Reproductive Health Rights(SRHR)
Access to Sexual Reproductive Health Information and services (SRH) is a fundamental human rights .MOYOTE programs empowers individuals biased to adolescent girls and young women (AGYW ) with knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their sexual reproductive health
5. Advocacy
Advocacy is at the heart of our mission to create lasting change.We work to influence policies, practices, and public perceptions that affect the lives of individuals and communities.Our advocacy efforts focus on amplifying the voices of marginalized groups,promoting social justice, and ensuring that human rights are respected and protected.
6. Climate Change
MOYOTE is deeply committed to combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. We believe that a healthy environment is essential for the well-being of all communities. And future generations.
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.
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.
- 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 began its journey in Kariobangi and Korogocho informal settlements and neighbouring communities in Nairobi County. Today, as a non governmental organization, our mandate enables us to work across Kenya, reaching underserved and vulnerable communities with integrated programmes in health, gender equality, livelihoods, education, justice and climate resilience.