Project Narrative
The evaluation finds that the Oyana Anti-Human Trafficking Project was highly relevant, effective, and impactful in addressing trafficking risks within the target communities, particularly in border and high-mobility areas. Through a well-integrated approach anchored in prevention, protection, and partnership, the project significantly increased community awareness, reduced vulnerability through livelihood support, strengthened community-based protection mechanisms, and improved survivor support and reintegration.
The project successfully addressed key drivers of trafficking, notably poverty, limited livelihood opportunities, weak awareness, and unsafe migration practices. Community members demonstrated improved knowledge of trafficking forms, early warning signs, and reporting pathways, while local leaders and informal actors became active first responders. Livelihood interventions especially VSLAs and skills training proved critical in strengthening household economic resilience and reducing exposure to trafficking risks. Strong partnerships with local administration, faith institutions, community groups, and government actors enhanced legitimacy, coordination, and reach.
Despite these achievements, the evaluation identified persistent systemic and contextual constraints that limited the full realization of outcomes. These included corruption among some law enforcement officers, weak formal referral systems, limited shelters and survivor services, underfunding of government anti-trafficking efforts, cross-border mobility challenges, and cultural norms that discourage formal reporting. While largely beyond the project’s direct control, these factors affected the depth and sustainability of impact.
Overall, the project established a strong, community-owned foundation for continued prevention and response to human trafficking. With targeted improvements and stronger system-level engagement, the gains achieved can be sustained and scaled. https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2025-12-11-human-trafficking-risks-rise-on-western-borders-report
The project successfully addressed key drivers of trafficking, notably poverty, limited livelihood opportunities, weak awareness, and unsafe migration practices. Community members demonstrated improved knowledge of trafficking forms, early warning signs, and reporting pathways, while local leaders and informal actors became active first responders. Livelihood interventions especially VSLAs and skills training proved critical in strengthening household economic resilience and reducing exposure to trafficking risks. Strong partnerships with local administration, faith institutions, community groups, and government actors enhanced legitimacy, coordination, and reach.
Despite these achievements, the evaluation identified persistent systemic and contextual constraints that limited the full realization of outcomes. These included corruption among some law enforcement officers, weak formal referral systems, limited shelters and survivor services, underfunding of government anti-trafficking efforts, cross-border mobility challenges, and cultural norms that discourage formal reporting. While largely beyond the project’s direct control, these factors affected the depth and sustainability of impact.
Overall, the project established a strong, community-owned foundation for continued prevention and response to human trafficking. With targeted improvements and stronger system-level engagement, the gains achieved can be sustained and scaled. https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2025-12-11-human-trafficking-risks-rise-on-western-borders-report