Malindi Human Rights Centre
Malindi Community and Human Rights Centre advances rights in Kilifi, focusing on children, women, and community empowerment. We provide legal aid, psychological support, and hold barazas for inclusive decision-making. Our rapid response team ensures swift action during human rights crises, fostering justice and safety. We are dedicated to creating
What
We Do
Malindi Community and Human Rights Centre, a dedicated community-based organization in Kilifi. Our mission is to uphold and advance individual rights, with a strong emphasis on protecting the rights of children and the community at large. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect for women and acknowledging their indispensable contributions to society.
At the heart of our initiatives is the encouragement of community involvement in developmental issues, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We strive to promote social, economic, and political empowerment across the communities of Kilifi, empowering residents to shape their futures.
Our services include providing essential legal aid to those in need and offering psychological support to uplift and assist individuals in challenging circumstances. We also conduct community barazas—open forums that facilitate transparent discussions and collective decision-making, reinforcing our commitment to community-led development.
In times of human rights crises, our rapid response team acts swiftly to address and resolve incidents, ensuring safety and justice are promptly restored.
Challenges
- Inadequate resources to sustain legal aid, psychological support, and community engagement programs.
- Threats or harassment to staff and community members during human rights crises or advocacy efforts.
- High demand for legal and psychological support that outstrip our CBO.
- Limited skilled personnel to manage legal cases, offer counseling, and coordinate activities.
- Reaching remote or marginalized areas may be difficult due to infrastructure limitations.
- Resistance or influence from political actors opposing certain advocacy efforts.
- Climate-related challenges, such as floods or droughts, may disrupt activities and increase community needs.
Achievements
- Successfully mediated and ended the Shella-Maweni rivalry, a conflict that had tragically claimed the lives of more than three young people.
- Established a Community Legal Aid Clinic, providing essential legal support and justice to vulnerable individuals.
- Actively participated in the High Court Users Committee, strengthening collaboration and improving access to justice.
- Played a pivotal role as a whistleblower and in the rescue mission during the Shakahola Forest tragedy, showcasing unwavering commitment to human rights.
- Reconciled the National Police Service (NPS) with the Bodaboda community, resolving a longstanding conflict and fostering mutual understanding.
- Appointed to chair the Court Users Committee for the next two years, reflecting trust in the organization’s leadership and expertise.
- Actively engaged in the Violence Extremism Committee, contributing to strategies that promote peace and security in the community.
Our Initiatives
Upendo Girls Initiative
We provide sanitary pads to end teenage pregnancy and period poverty, while spreading the gospel of Jesus to empower girls and promote their well-being.
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