Amare Kenya

A project of Amare Coopera

The Jasiri Project for teenage mothers in Kibera (Kenya) is an initiative committed to supporting young people facing motherhood in one of Africa's largest urban settlements.

Teenage mothers, in particular, are a vulnerable group facing additional challenges: they must raise their children while seeking to complete their education and find ways to support themselves.

This project offers these young mothers a support network that includes therapeutic support, training programmes, and education in health and entrepreneurship, with the aim of empowering them to achieve a more stable and secure life.

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Our People

Immaculate Odhiambo

Somatic healing practitioner. A teenage mother champion by lived experience. Founder of Jasiri program.

Currently working as a director of Jasiri program that create safe space, support and love to the young mothers. Also as a therapist who is authentic with the body and helps heal trauma.

Immaculate has a heartfelt experience in Community work,where she mentor,advocate for voices of young mothers and mental wellbeing of the community.Inspired by listening and being present for young women.

Envision a community where every women stand tall and break every norms to achieve her dreams and see herself as valued.

Elizabeth Nduku

Community development worker and mental health supporter who specializes in program planning and assessment.

She focuses on protecting women's rights and creating opportunities for women and young mothers through practical, comprehensive methods.

She develops programs that combine emotional support with life skills training, helping people address deep-seated challenges to create lasting positive change.

Elizabeth is dedicated to building supportive communities where individuals can rediscover their inner strength and build sustainable well-being.

Linzy Otieno

Therapist (healer), human rights activist, Black feminist, fiction writer and editor, and researcher focusing on Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking.

She currently serves as the Coordinator of the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Program, where she supports survivors through collective approaches to healing and empowerment.

Linzy has extensive experience in implementing mental health programs, mentorship, outreach, and advocacy initiatives.

She envisions a community grounded in care, healing, and justice, and is deeply committed to advancing collective well-being inspired by her ancestors’ intentional presence and resilience.