Letter to Pope Francis Visit in Kenya

As Kenyan people welcome Pope Francis in Kenya, Fortress of Hope Africa and Young Women Leadership Institute writes a joint letter with women and girls leaders to Pope Francis

Women and girls leaders from across the country are thrilled and honored to have you (Pope Francis) visit Kenya .We warmly welcome  and say “Karibu Kenya”. Your visit is historical to this dear nation; it your first trip to Africa and you choose Kenya as your first landing on the continent. As women and girls’ leaders, we are extremely humbled.

We are writing to beseech you to remember the women and girls of Kenya during your visit by addressing the deep-rotted issue of Violence against women and girls. Your visit (falls within) the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based-Violence; Nov 25^th –Dec 10^th and we ask you to amplify the voices of the women and girls to end…