Patinaai Osim Community Care Organisation

Patinaai Osim is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) founded and registered in Kenya in 2010 and started it's operations in 2019. Founded by Semerian Sankori a proud Maasai woman, she grew up seeing women disadvantaged at all societal levels. From the household level where they had no say on their rights and those of their children. at national level they were barred by their spouses from electing a leader of their choice among other rights. Where as Semerian was fortunate to attend school, many girls from her community didn't and sadly, challenges still exist. Something compelled Semerian to do something about this by being a voice and speaking against this oppression and this is why Patinaai Osim was founded. Since inception, Patinaai has made tremendous achievement, contributing significantly to national efforts aimed at eliminating discriminations against women and girls. Patinaai's vision is aligned to Kenya vision 2030 which strives for a collective aspiration for a better society by the year 2030. It further aligns to Chapter Four of the Kenya Constitution which, contains a progressive Bill of Rights which strives to guarantee the protection of minorities and marginalized groups. The organization's image as an NGO is to advocate for the protection of minorities and marginalized groups especially pastoral communities. Patinaai has programs in Education , Sexual and Reproductive health rights , Sustainable livelihoods and Environment sustainability. By the end of 2022, Patinaai had reached out to approximately 5000 persons (including 1300 women, 700 youth and 3000 children) with comprehensive sustainable positive change related services. It is estimated that Patinaai reaches close to 7000 people with information that promotes positive behavior change towards the rights of children and women, education and elimination of harmful practices. We plan to reach double these numbers by 2025. Patinaai continues to work closely with other care provider organizations in meeting the needs of the target population in recognition of benefits of partnerships. VISION: To have empowered and resilient children, women and youth as change-makers in the pastoral community. MISSION : Create sustainable livelihoods and empower pastoral communities to actively engage in the improvement of their social-economic status. GOAL: To have girls, women and youth who actively and positively contribute to their community.