Ujamaa Africa
An estimated 45% of African women experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. 50% of those cases occur before age 16.
The Idea
Sexual Violence Prevention Training
Total Investment
850000
Grants
0
Equity/SAFE
0
Debt/Convertible Debt
Funded Since
2022
Geography
Sector
Structure
The Mission
Prevent sexual violence.
How It Works
Ujamaa delivers a simple curriculum that teaches girls to recognize, avoid, and if needed, defend themselves from predators. At the same time, they train boys on how to intervene on behalf of girls. The training is a set of 7 highly interactive sessions delivered by trusted teachers. For those who disclose sexual violence, they provide referrals for legal, medical, and psychosocial support.
The Dream
Ujamaa's sexual violence prevention curriculum is embedded in national education systems—paid for by government and delivered by public school teachers .
Why We're In
Ujamaa’s impact is almost unheard of in sexual violence prevention. Multiple rigorous evaluations show a 40–50% drop in rape rates. They’re scaling across Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Education-- they're in 14 counties and will reach all public school students by 2028. They expanded to Malawi with full government support. Remarkably, they're proving that governments can deliver this solution with fidelity and achieve comparable impact outcomes.
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