In collaboration with Respect SOLWODI is sensitizing the Hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Kilifi and Ukunda on issues of sexual exploitation of children in Tourism and the Code of Conduct for Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.

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2. AIDS, Population, and Health Integrated Assistance Program (APHIA II)
Funded by USAID through Family Health International.

The overall objective with APHIA II is to help Kenyans lead healthier lives by easing access to an increased range of quality health services. Solwodi implements part of the Program that targets sex workers in Mtwapa, Malindi, Ukunda, Maseras, Mariakani and Watamu. This programme is an behaviour change programme. The main strategy is peer education amongs commercial sex workers. Solwodi is one of the implementing parterns of APHIA II.Sex workers are recruited and trained in Peer Education. They in turn hold Peer led sessions with other sex workers who are their peers. Peer educators refer active commercial sex workers and any other people in the community for services including: VCT, STI treatment, T.B check up etc. They also hold outreaches and peer counselling services.

There has been many success stories, including reduction of sexual partners, consistent use of condoms, finding alternative means of earning by starting income generating activities, vocational training, finding employment or starting own businesses.

3. Rehabilitation Programme
Funded by Solwodi, Germany and other well wishers.

In this Programme, activities are conducted with an aim of fulfilling the needs of the target group so as to enable them to make informed decisions on alternative means of earning income.

The activities entail; Psycho-social counselling, formation of support groups, training the groups in income generating activities, revolving loan fund, vocational training for young girls, skills training, choir and drama, football and a number of various activities aiming at boosting their self esteem.

4. Child labour Programme
Funded by: ILO/IPEC.

The Programme is geared towards elimination of Worst forms of child labour - (WFCL) especially Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children - CSEC.

This Programme is being implemented in Kwale, Mombasa and Kilifi districts. District Child Labour Committees and Locational child labour committees have been formed in the 3 project sites. Children are identified by the respective committee members in each area. The strategies being employed are Prevention, withdrawal and rehabilitation. Monitoring is being done by Solwodi in collaboration with the committee members. The identified children who are at risk are taken back to school while those already in CSEC are withdrawn and supported for skills and vocational training. Families of the identified children are also assisted to start income generating activities.

5. The Counter Human Trafficking Programme
Funded by USG through the American Embassy in Kenya.

This Programme target survivors of Human Trafficking. They are rehabilitated and offered similar activities as in the rehabilitation Programme. Re-integration / resettlement are also done to those who are willing. Orientation aid is given for 2 months to enable them settle in the new homes.

6. HIV/AIDS Programme
Funded by well wishers.

The programme supports sex workers, registered at SOLWODI, who are living with HIV/AIDS. Support is provided in terms of food, Psycho-social counselling, home and hospital visits as well as referrals to health facilities. Resettlement is also done if necessary.