No to Violence

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Polycom Girls employs innovative, community-rooted strategies to address adolescent challenges, particularly around sex education, safety, and mental health. A key initiative is the “Talking Boxes”, which began in Kibera and has now expanded to three counties (Kwale, Machakos, and Kitui) with support from women representatives and the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association. These boxes offer safe, anonymous channels for over 3,500 adolescents annually to share concerns, especially around violence and abuse.