Statusrapport
Evaluation Report for the Anti Female Genital Mutilation Maasai (FGM) Project
The purpose of this project is to mobilize local churches in the Southern region of Kenya to advocate for the rights of Maasai girls and women with a view to stop the practice of FGM and subsequent early and forced marriages. FPFK has for many years implemented various mission and church development programs as well as social and humanitarian projects in partnership with PYM. Phase one project commenced in 2007 and is expected to phase out in 2011. This project plans to address various needs now apparent due to continued practice of FGM. Whereas the culture of the target group should be respected, there is need to address those aspects that hinder the community from realizing significant development goals such as education for the girls and women. Concern is also raised in regard to girls’ individual rights, freedoms, and preferences which are violated due to forced circumcision and marriage at a tender age. This is a Mid term evaluation aimed at providing the project communities, donors and partners with an understanding of the extent of the projects’ achievements so far - about one year from its start.