EAC Civic Education
We engage communities and raise awareness on important issues such as Human Rights, the Rule of law, Gender based violence, community cohesion, the dangers of early and forced marriages, the importance of girlchild education and self-reliance.
Early and forced marriage are human rights violations that have serious consequences for girls and women.
They are harmful practices that robs girls of their childhood, education, and opportunities. Early and forced marriage can lead to a number of dangers, including:
Health risks: Girls who are married early are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth, including maternal death. They are also more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.
Education and employment: Girls who are married early are more likely to drop out of school and to be denied employment opportunities. This can lead to poverty and a lifetime of disadvantage.
Violence: Girls who are married early are more likely to experience violence, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Inequality: Early and forced marriage perpetuates gender inequality and reinforces the idea that girls are less valuable than boys.
Early and forced marriage are serious problems that needs to be addressed. There are a number of things that EAC want to do to help end these harmful practices, including:
Education: Raising awareness of the dangers of early and forced marriage is essential. We want to sensitize through education programs, public awareness campaigns, and the media.
Support for girls and young women: EAC aim to provide support to girls and women who are at risk of early and forced marriage. This support include education, counseling, and legal assistance.
EAC aim to help our people learn how to take care of themselves, make their own decisions, and solve their own problems. And not to be afraid to take risks or to stand up for what they believe in.
As responsible citizens, they are also more likely to be able to cope with challenges and to bounce back from setbacks.
Self-reliance is a valuable quality that can help citizens to live a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.