Kenya’s children are facing a silent emergency. Climate change and mental health are deeply connected, yet this crisis remains largely ignored. Climate-induced displacement from worsening droughts and devastating floods is not only disrupting livelihoods but also reshaping childhood itself. The effects extend far beyond damaged homes and lost crops—children and climate change are an urgent…
August 2024 – Inception Phase 🚀 Empowering Maasai Girls for a Brighter Future: Mental Health and Peer Support App 🌍 The Challenge In Kajiado, nestled within the pastoralist Maasai communities of Kenya, girls face a confluence of challenges that put their health, education, and future prospects at risk. The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)…
How do you keep your pet stress free during lockdowns? Lockdowns, caused by pandemics, wars, or natural disasters, can be stressful for both humans and pets. Maintaining your pet’s mental health during these times is crucial. Here are five tips to keep your pet calm and happy: Create a Routine 🕒 Pets thrive on routine,…
In the heart of Kajiado, amidst the vast, open plains where Maasai girls tend their family livestock, a quiet AI mental health support revolution is taking place. A small group of students from a local school gathers under a desert date tree, huddled together, each one holding something unfamiliar yet full of promise—a smartphone with…
Animals in disasters experience the same terrible effects of disasters that people do, like hunger and thirst, pain, injury and disease. Animals also suffer from displacement, as they are forced to flee their homes to seek safety. Disasters can also leave them stranded in unfamiliar surroundings, leading to distress and death. Finally, animals often become…
Environmental protection is protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments. There are many ways to protect the environment, from reducing consumption to recycling. The goal is to preserve natural resources and prevent damage to those resources and reverse trends. When we protect the environment, we enable a thriving environment for Wildlife and human…
Why is it important to treat dog bites and scratches? Dogs have beneficial effects on the lives of their owners. They influence psychological, social, and intellectual development in children, promote an active lifestyle and provide companionship. Dogs can also be able to ease the stress or anxiety of owners. Even though dogs are beneficial to…
What is the importance of camels to the nomads, and society at large? There are two kinds of camels; Dromedary and Bactrian. Dromedary camels only have a single hump compared to the double-humped Bactrian camels. The majority of the camels on earth are dromedaries, also called the Arabian camel. The Bactrian camels can be further…
Owning a pet can provide you with companionship and emotional support, which can improve your mood. Owning a pet also encourages you to be more active, as you have to take them for walks and play with them. Cats are primarily known for their ability to reduce stress levels. Moreover, having a healthy pet means…
Groundwater is essential for food production and food security. About 70 per cent of global groundwater withdrawals are used to grow food and industrial crops and raise livestock across the globe. This hidden treasure enriches our lives, and life would be impossible without groundwater. At least two billion people across the whole world depend solely…