BACKGROUND:

Survivors’ Mentor’s Organization (SMO) is a women-led Community-Based Organization established in 2016 and officially registered in 2019 in Kajiado County, Kenya. The organization operates under the Ministry of The East African Community, Labour, and Social Protection, specifically under the Department of Social Development. SMO’s registration number is KJD/HUDC/CBO/50526/19, and its main office is located in Kitengela town at Milele Business Center along Kajiado road. SMO primarily focuses on providing support and assistance to women, girls, and Key Populations who are survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

VISION:

The vision of SMO is to create a better everyday life for survivors of Gender-Based Violence.

MISSION:

SMO’s mission is to ensure a safer space for women, girls, and other vulnerable populations where they can express themselves, be heard, understood, accepted, and contribute to creating a safe and peaceful society for all.

THEMATIC AREAS:

• Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
• Mental Health
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Advocacy and Human Rights
• Environmental Justice and Agriculture

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Community awareness campaigns
• Community dialogues
• Tree planting initiatives
• Capacity building workshops and conferences
• Peaceful demonstrations
• Girls’ rescuing and referrals
• Distribution of dignity kits
• Online mentorship programs
• Primary Beneficiaries:

WOMEN SURVIVORS OF SGBV

• Girls Survivors of SGBV
• Key Populations
• Secondary Beneficiaries:

MEN SURVIVORS OF SGBV

• Boys’ survivors of SGBV
• Community at large

CORE VALUES:

• Equality and inclusion
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Collaboration

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE:

SMO is governed by a 5-member Gender-sensitive Board comprising 3 females and 2 males from diverse backgrounds and professions, including teaching, corporate, health, business, and the non-governmental sector. This board ensures strategic direction, oversight, and adherence to the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: Milele Business Center, Kitengela town, Kajiado Kenya

P.O Box: 537 – 00242, Kitengela

Phone: 0746726465

Email: thesurvivormentorsgroup@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Survivors’ Mentor’s Organization (SMO) plays a crucial role in providing holistic support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and other vulnerable populations in Kajiado County, Kenya. Through its various programs and activities, SMO strives to promote gender equality, mental well-being, human rights, and environmental sustainability while fostering a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and integrity within the community.