Kenya Women and Children Wellness Center (KWCWC) unveils Gender Based violence Recovery Center (GBVRC) Medical Clinic in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8…The Kenya Women and Children’s Wellness Centre (KWCWC) aimed at addressing the accelerating rate of gender-based violence in the country is funded by the James R. Jordan Foundation International has launched the Gender Based Violence Recovery center Medical Clinic in Kasarani, Nairobi.
The launching ceremony was graced by Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok’s First Lady Agnes Ntutu among other leaders at (KWCWC).
The center houses over 33 consultation rooms and laboratories offering antenatal care, immunization, family planning, counseling, lab services, emergency services, obstetrics-gynecology and minor surgical procedures making it the largest facility dedicated to treating survivors of GBV in Kenya.
Subsequently, it has one of the largest rescue shelters in the country, with the capacity to accommodate over 90 survivors of GBV or 20 families at a time.
In addition the facility will also offer legal services, vocational training, financial literacy, reproductive health education, mental health support and leadership training to enable survivors to support themselves and get back on their feet after leaving abusive relationships.
“This center will be fundamental in providing end-to-end care for GBV survivors and their families in the country, this centre is for you as the people of Kenya; this is your country,” said Deloris Jordan.
Deloris over past 15 years has made significant contributions to Kenya through her philanthropic efforts especially focusing on the well-being of women and children.
KWCWC established by Deloris in 2009 in Nairobi has since provided healthcare, gender-based violence support and community outreach programs to families in the country.
“KWCWC provides psychological support, legal aid, and shelter, allowing survivors to focus on recovery the new clinic enables us to expand these services to include medical care for them and their dependents,” stated Dr. Hermes Gichane, Director of KWCWC’s GBVRC.
