Amref Health Africa [to 29 August 2015]
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Stop Female Genital Cutting! Join the Alternative!
Published: 25 August 2015 Marie Kinyanjui
More than 1200 girls join ARP.
Amazing news! On Friday the 28th of August the largest Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP) ever will take place in Loitokitok, Kenya. More than 1,200 girls will take part in this passage as a way of publicly denouncing Female Genital Cutting. This ritual, that marks the transition from girl to woman, thanks to financing of the Dutch Postcode Lottery, has been developed by Amref Flying Doctors, together with the Masai. The key to success: an intensive dialogue with the tribal elders.

AMREF Kenya Rebrands: Legal Change of Name
Published: 25 August 2015 Marie Kinyanjui
AMREF Kenya is now Amref Health Africa in Kenya August 14th, 2015. Nairobi, Kenya: – Under the Non-Governmental Act, AMREF Kenya has legally changed its name to Amref Health Africa in Kenya.

Pomp and Colour as Free Fistula Camp is Launched in Kajiado
Published: 24 August 2015 Marie Kinyanjui
A colorful procession through Kajiado town last Friday marked the launch of a free surgical camp to treat obstetric fistula, organised by Amref Health Africa and the Kajiado County with support from Bayer Healthcare, the Dutch Postcode Lottery and the SRHR Alliance. The camp is being held this week at the Kajiado District Hospital, and targets operations of at least 50 women who have been living with the distressing condition.