OUR WORK

OUR VISION, MISSION & VALUES

Our VISION is an empowered society that embraces the inclusivity of marginalized groups and sexual minorities.

Our MISSION is to promote quality & healthy living for marginalized sexual minorities & marginalized groups through integrated health services empowerment, advocacy, and research.

Our VALUES are: INTEGRITY, INCLUSIVITY, RESPECT & COMMITMENT

OUR HISTORY

AMKENI MALINDI is an organization for Lesbians, Gay men, Bisexual men and women, Transgender, Intersex, Queer people, and Male Sex workers. It was founded in November 2009, as a support group for men who have sex with men in Malindi, Kilifi County, and officially registered in March 2013 as a CBO to create and provide a safe space for LGBTIQ+ and Male Sex Workers by linking them to low cost social, legal and health services, from a variety of organizations. AMKENI MALINDI also provides psychosocial and mental health support within the greater Kilifi County. AMKENI MALINDI is a member of Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK).

Over the years, AMKENI has grown from a youth-focused support group to a broader LGBTI organization in Malindi-North Coast of Kenya. In 2010, the group collaborated with KEMRI to provide a conducive environment for members seeking a meeting in a safe space. Since then, we have grown tremendously in numbers. We provide access to comprehensive services, utilizing the peer education model to reach the community and push for the betterment of human rights issues affecting LGBTQ+ community members in Kilifi County. Moreover, we have partnered with ith Red Cross–Kenya to establish DICE and UHAI.

OUR WORK

Health Promotion & Service Delivery

Comprehensive HIV Prevention

Provision of Male and Female Condoms
Provision of Lubricants
HIV Testing Services
STI screening

Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment

Provision of ARVS
STI screening and treatment
Health education/ forums

Health System Strengthening

Nutrition and HIV
KP Guidelines

Community Social and Economic Empowerment

Peer Education Model

Establishment of sub-population peer led approach
Provision of stipend and resources for self-sustainability
Personal development of peers for self-advocacy

Capacity Building and Mentorship

Technical assistance, resources and information
Collaboration with other stakeholders for capacity growth
Develop and implement a mentorship programme
Develop and implement a structured internship programme Income Generating Activities (IGA)
Explore funding opportunities for income generating activities
Linkage to social and economic enterprises

Research, Advocacy, and Policy reforms

Awareness creation among LGBTI members on research agenda
Collaboration with leading research organizations in developing, implementing research activities
Partnership Building. Partnership with Human Rights Organizations
Media engagement
Awareness campaigns