Empowering Kenyan teens on SRHR
RESPEKT is a comprehensive sexuality education program empowering Kenyan teenagers with accurate information on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Teenagers learn best from teenagers
Our medical student volunteers facilitate workshops using games, role-play, and open discussion — creating safe spaces for honest conversations.
Reaching communities across Kenya
From Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa and beyond — we partner with schools, healthcare providers, and local leaders to deliver rights-based SRHR education.
Advocating for a certified SRHR curriculum
We produce evidence-based research and engage policymakers, educators, and communities to integrate SRHR into Kenyan high schools.
Since 2015 · IMCC Partnership
A youth-led movement for sexual health & rights in Kenya
RESPEKT is a comprehensive sexuality education program designed and delivered by medical students. We work directly with teenagers in secondary schools across five Kenyan counties, giving them the accurate, stigma-free information they deserve — and the safe space to ask anything.
Through peer-to-peer workshops, community outreach, and evidence-based advocacy, we're building a generation that understands its body, knows its rights, and can make informed decisions about its future.
- Peer-led workshops in five counties
- Rights-based, medically accurate curriculum
- Free of charge for every school we visit
1,000+
Teens educated
5
Counties reached
What we set out to do
Our Objectives
Increased knowledge on SRHR among Kenyan teenagers
Enhance teenagers' understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights through comprehensive education and resources.
Enhanced awareness among stakeholders
Raise awareness among community leaders, educators, and policymakers about SRHR issues affecting teenagers.
Improved capacity building
Strengthen the skills and effectiveness of individuals and organizations involved in SRHR programs through targeted training and support.
Our Vision
To be a role model organization that promotes youth participation in advocating for SRHR awareness in Kenya.
Join the Movement
We must act, continue to act, and act together
Volunteering with RESPEKT offers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Kenyan youth. Whether you're passionate about educating teenagers on sexual and reproductive health, advocating for gender equality, or supporting community development initiatives, your contribution as a volunteer is invaluable.
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Programs
What We Offer
Education
Informative sessions empower teens with crucial knowledge.
Support
Providing guidance and counseling for personal well-being.
Outreach
Engaging communities through awareness campaigns and events.
Peer Education
Training teens to educate peers on safe practices.
Impact
Peer-led workshops across 5 counties
What we do
Rethinking SRHR education for Kenyan teenagers
The overall purpose of the RESPEKT pilot project is to rethink and ensure quality education on SRHR amongst teenagers in Kenya. By facilitating a series of workshops at targeted secondary schools in five different Kenyan counties, the project applies a rights-based approach to combat harmful cultural practices, gender-based violence, and the lack of relevant and accurate information on SRHR amongst the targeted youth in Kenya.
"Through peer-to-peer education, our volunteers facilitate workshops that are responsive to the needs of the teenagers. These workshops are informed by our curriculum which encompasses tools, games, and information that make it easy to learn more on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights."
We have improved capacity building by equipping individuals and organizations with the skills and support needed to effectively implement SRHR programs. These efforts collectively contribute to a more informed and empowered youth, a supportive network of stakeholders, and a strengthened framework for addressing SRHR challenges.
Ready to make a difference?
Join RESPEKT and help shape a healthier, more informed generation of Kenyan teenagers.