Bahari Community Empowerment Centre- BCEC

08/09/2026

🌍 CLIMATE JUSTICE MUST INCLUDE EVERYONE.
As Bahari Community Empowerment Centre (BCEC), we are proud to partner with the SRHR & Climate Justice Coalition and OUT for Sustainability to convene a virtual deep-dive session on Climate Change & Trans Health.
📅 Wednesday, 9 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM New York | 13:00 London | 17:30 New Delhi | 3:00 PM Kenya (EAT)
💻 Zoom
Extreme heat, flooding, displacement, and other climate-related crises can disrupt access to healthcare and essential services often creating deeper challenges for communities whose experiences are not adequately reflected in climate vulnerability assessments and disaster response planning.
Our conversation will bring together researchers Brandon Rothrock from the United States and Arnav Singh Rana from India, followed by an open discussion exploring practical entry points for advocacy across SRHR, climate adaptation, health equity, and justice.
At BCEC, we believe that climate justice is health justice, gender justice, and social justice.

Together, let us learn, connect, and advance climate solutions that leave no one behind.

Alexander Evance Odongo

24/08/2026

THE TRIPLE THREAT IS ONE TRAP.
It’s stealing the future of our girls in Kenya.

At Bahari Community Empowerment Centre (BCEC), we refuse to normalize this:

50 adolescent girls acquire HIV EVERY SINGLE DAY.
71 cases of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence every 24 hours.
698 adolescent pregnancies EVERY DAY - and pregnancies among girls aged 10-14 rose by 14.6% in 2025.

This is not three separate problems. It is ONE structural crisis where a girl who lacks information, services and protection is pushed into HIV, teen pregnancy and violence at the same time.
The evidence is clear: When we invest in food security, parental support, and gender-equal attitudes, teen pregnancy drops from 23.7% to 7.7%, and s*xual violence from 20.4% to 6%.

That’s why through our Youth Climate Justice Leadership Program (YCJLP), we are not just talking about climate - we are building safe spaces where young people get:
✅ SRHR & HIV information
✅ Leadership & advocacy skills
✅ Protection from GBV
✅ Economic resilience to end transactional s*x

We cannot end the Triple Threat without youth leading the solution.

Join us. Speak out. Protect our girls.




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16/08/2026

Understanding Safe Abortion: Why Accurate Information Matters

Safe abortion is an important public health issue. WHO guidance highlights the importance of access to quality, safe, respectful and evidence-based healthcare.

🔹 Unsafe abortion can lead to serious complications and preventable deaths. Stigma, misinformation, limited access to healthcare, delays in care and policy barriers can increase risks.

🔹 Quality clinical care should be provided by appropriately trained healthcare professionals and should uphold confidentiality, dignity, respect and non-judgmental care.

🔹 Strong health systems require trained providers, appropriate equipment and supplies, effective referral systems, quality assurance and accurate community health information.

🔹 Legal and policy issues also matter. Reproductive healthcare should always be understood within the applicable laws, policies and professional standards of each country.

Key Message

Safe care saves lives. Quality healthcare matters. Confidentiality and dignity matter. Strong health systems improve access.

Let us challenge stigma and misinformation and encourage people seeking reproductive healthcare to consult qualified healthcare professionals and rely on accurate, trusted health information.

Bahari Community Empowerment Centre
Empowering Communities. Transforming

Health Organization (WHO)
Reproductive Choices
Women
of Health Kenya
Medical Association
for Reproductive Rights

Institute
Alexander Evance Odongo

05/08/2026

📢 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL

The Maputo Protocol Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls in Africa
✔ Gender Equality
✔ End Gender-Based Violence
✔ Quality Healthcare
✔ Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights
✔ Education for Girls
✔ Women in Leadership

"Empowered Women. Stronger Communities. Better Africa."

04/08/2026

Meet Change maker Evance Odongo the Lead at Bahari Community Empowerment Center
Evance Odongo is known as a founder and change-maker associated with the Bahari Community Empowerment Center (BCEC).His work typically focuses on empowering the local community through various social initiatives.

Contributions and Initiatives
Community Empowerment:
Evance likely spearheads programs aimed at enhancing the skills and livelihoods of community members, particularly through education and vocational training.

Youth and Women’s Programs:
He emphasize the importance of engaging youth and empowering women, helping them access resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Health Awareness:
Promoting health initiatives, including awareness campaigns and access to healthcare services, could be a significant part of his work.

Sustainability Efforts:
Evance also advocate for environmental sustainability, encouraging community-led initiatives that protect and preserve local resources.

Networking and Partnerships:
Building partnerships with local organizations, NGOs, and government entities to enhance the impact of BCEC’s programs.

Impact
His leadership is likely instrumental in driving positive change within the community, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration among residents. By focusing on empowerment and capacity building, he helps create pathways for sustainable development goals as an advocate for SDGs
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW)
Forum For African Women Educationalists- Kenya Chapter
Constitution & Reform Education Consortium (CRECO)
UNFPA Kenya
25 Youth Coalition KE

Alexander Evance Odongo

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

We are proud to share that Bahari Community Empowerment Centre (BCEC) was privileged to be among 30 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) selected to participate in a two-day Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Advocacy, Budgeting and Financing Training in Nairobi, organized by MSI Reproductive Choices Kenya.
Our Founder, Alexander Evance Odongo led the organization during this impactful training, where participants explored how communities can influence policies, legislation, and public budgets to improve access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
A major highlight was learning about important legislative efforts, including Hon. Millie Odhiambo's Family Reproductive Healthcare Bill, 2024 and Senator Beatrice Ogolla's Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill, which seek to strengthen reproductive healthcare and improve health outcomes for women, children, and young people across Kenya.

Beyond the knowledge gained, the training reminded us that real change starts with informed communities. As grassroots organizations, we have a responsibility to ensure community voices are heard during planning and budgeting processes so that no one is left behind.
We return home better equipped to champion evidence-based advocacy, engage decision-makers, and promote equitable investment in health services that transform lives.
We extend our sincere appreciation to MSI Reproductive Choices Kenya for creating this learning platform and for investing in the capacity of community organizations to drive meaningful and lasting change.
Together, we continue working towards healthier communities and a future where everyone can access quality reproductive healthcare.

12/06/2026

UNDERSTANDING THE SOLUTION TREE APPROACH
At Bahari Community Empowerment Centre (BCEC), we believe that lasting change begins by addressing the root causes of community challenges rather than only treating the visible effects.

The Solution Tree helps us understand how sustainable development works:

Roots :Root Causes These are the underlying issues that contribute to problems such as teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence: • Poverty • Lack of awareness and education • Limited access to health services • Gender inequality • Unemployment and economic hardship • Weak family and community support systems
Stem : Solutions and Interventions These are the actions we implement to address the root causes: • SRHR education and awareness campaigns • Youth mentorship and empowerment programs • Community dialogues and advocacy • Economic empowerment initiatives • Safe reporting and support services • Community engagement and capacity building
Branches :Positive Outcomes When the root causes are addressed, communities experience: ✔ Reduced Teenage Pregnancy ✔ Reduced Gender-Based Violence ✔ Improved Health and Well-being ✔ Increased School Retention ✔ Greater Gender Equality ✔ Stronger and More Resilient Communities
At BCEC, we are committed to nurturing strong roots that lead to sustainable solutions and positive transformation for vulnerable communities.
Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives.

03/10/2024

We were privileged to participate in side event at the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV as organisation working towards tripple threat organised by Africa REACH, alongside AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, address the triple threat of HIV, adolescent pregnancy, and s*xual gender-based violence in high-burden HIV countries.






Forum For African Women Educationalists- Kenya Chapter
Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW)
UNFPA Kenya
ICPD 25 Youth Coalition KE
Kenya SRHR Alliance
ChildFund
ChildFund Kenya

02/10/2024

With Forum For African Women Educationalists- Kenya Chapter – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!