The Tumaini Center seeks to engage vulnerable youth in a revolutionary new educational model that breaks down educational barriers faced by street youth and other vulnerable youth in a changing society, leverage their inherent resourcefulness, resilience and independence, and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to not only get off the streets but to have successful and productive careers in their community. The program empowers them with hope, knowledge, skills, opportunities and resources necessary for them to earn a positive livelihood off the streets. These livelihood opportunities include learning vocational skills like motor vehicle mechanics, metalwork and fabrication,... read more The Tumaini Center seeks to engage vulnerable youth in a revolutionary new educational model that breaks down educational barriers faced by street youth and other vulnerable youth in a changing society, leverage their inherent resourcefulness, resilience and independence, and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to not only get off the streets but to have successful and productive careers in their community. The program empowers them with hope, knowledge, skills, opportunities and resources necessary for them to earn a positive livelihood off the streets. These livelihood opportunities include learning vocational skills like motor vehicle mechanics, metalwork and fabrication, carpentry, masonry, solar power installation, wind power installation, recycling, entrepreneurship skills, enabling them to access employment, or start a business, reunite with their families, live communally or independently. Tumaini Center supports and empowers them towards their chosen future.
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By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
Over the past three months, we have welcomed nine new young women, two of whom are mothers with babies. Thanks to your recent donations, we are setting up new swings and slides in our playground.... Read the full report ›By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
We are currently in the process of welcoming a new cohort of young girls and mothers who have embarked on their one-year vocational training journey at Tumaini. It's an exciting time for us as we... Read the full report ›By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
Our pioneer girls and mothers are back for the 3rd and last term of their one-year vocational training at Tumaini. The girl's dorm is hosting 17 girls. 5 of them are young mothers with 5 babies.... Read the full report ›
