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@NCPD_Kenya Engages Religious Leaders in the Fight Against Triple Threat Challenges.
The National Council for Population and Development continues to strengthen public education and community engagement as part of its mandate to promote sustainable population and development initiatives across the country.
In line with this commitment, the NCPD Eastern South Region convened a religious leaders’ sensitization meeting aimed at equipping faith leaders with knowledge and advocacy tools to address pressing social challenges affecting adolescents, youth, and communities.
The forum brought together religious leaders from across the region to deliberate on the effects of teenage pregnancies, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and HIV/AIDS on sustainable development.
Discussions also focused on the importance of access to sexual and reproductive health information, positive parenting, and mental wellness awareness among adolescents, teens, and youth.
Speaking during the meeting, the NCPD Eastern South Region Population Coordinator, Janet Nyarinda, emphasized the critical role religious leaders play in shaping values, influencing behavior change, and championing healthy and informed communities.
She urged faith leaders to become advocates in the fight against the “Triple Threat” of HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and gender-based violence, noting that collective community action remains key in safeguarding the wellbeing and future of young people.
The engagement further underscored the importance of partnerships between government institutions, religious organizations, and communities in advancing positive social transformation and sustainable development goals.
Through such initiatives, NCPD continues to reaffirm its commitment to empowering communities with information and creating platforms for dialogue that foster healthier, resilient, and productive populations.
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