Mary’s Story

Mary Kachana has been attending wellbeing sessions ever since she joined her BFZ community group back in 2017.  She says the lessons have helped her to understand her rights as a child and also to stay away from bad influences such as beer drinking and drug abuse.

Mary explained that she has gained knowledge from the sexual health training which has allowed her to complete her grade twelve without getting pregnant.  She said that, the lessons were very beneficial, increasing her self-esteem and giving her the tools to challenge sexual advances and keep herself safe.

She also appreciates the education in menstrual health and hygiene.  She said it used to be very challenging before she had access to sanitary materials, sometimes Mary would have to stay at home whilst menstruating. She thanks BFZ for the support she has received and the freedom it has given her.