Kekeli Women
68
Number of Kekeli Women
Every Kekeli Woman is based in her own community where she lives and where she carries out her health promotion activities
5
Average Years in Program
Our 1st Kekeli training was in 2011, our 2nd in 2013, our 3rd in 2016, and our 4th in 2021. This number represents the average of all groups.
93%
Kekeli Women Retention Rate
The Kekeli Retention Rate is the percentage of women who stay in the program (excluding those who move or pass away)
Education in 2023
1,695
Teachings
This number reflects community events held by Kekeli Women, most often in public spaces but also in schools, churches, and homes
31,625
People Taught
This is the overall number of people in attendance at Kekeli teaching events in 2022
82
Unique Communities Taught
This number reflects the reality that Kekeli Women teach not only in their own communities but also in surrounding communities
Interventions in 2023
7,359
Blood Pressures Taken
The Kekeli Women are trained to take blood pressure readings using automated cuffs in their communities and refer when they are elevated
1,623
Wounds Treated
The Kekeli women are given training and supplies to treat minor wounds in their communities and refer to local clinics when needed
688
Referrals Made
Kekeli Women refer community members to local clinics for high BP, pregnancy monitoring, and other significant illness