On 24th January 2025, a few days after assuming power, President Trump announced a stop work order for all projects funded by USAID the world over.BHESP clinic was among the affected; we closed immediately. Ten members of staff lost their jobs.One hundred community workers made up of bar hostesses and other women in Eastlands also […]
Bar Hostess Empowerment and Support Programme (BHESP) is a women-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable women in Kenya. Founded in 1998 by a group of bar hostesses and sex workers, BHESP emerged to advocate for the dignity and rights of women often excluded from mainstream support systems. BHESP serves bar hostesses, sex […]
Sustainable Livelihoods At BHESP, we believe in empowering vulnerable women by supporting them in starting sustainable businesses. These enterprises not only provide financial independence but also reduce vulnerability to risky situations. However, our members face significant challenges in setting up businesses due to stigma, discrimination, legal barriers, and limited access to financial resources. Many struggle […]
At BHESP, advocacy is not just what we do—it is who we are. We are the voice for women who have long been silenced and denied their basic rights. Every woman deserves to live with dignity, free from violence, stigma, and discrimination. But for many, this is still not a reality. Vulnerable women, including sex […]
HIV remains a critical health challenge in Kenya, affecting 1.378 million people, with women disproportionately impacted—890,747 women compared to 487,710 men (NSDCC 2023). Even more concerning, 78% of new infections occur among adolescent girls and young women. BHESP is on the frontlines, working to change this reality by providing inclusive, community-driven, and life-saving health services […]