By Claire Mathijsen | Project Leader
Dear Rafikis,
A new section of Rafiki Ya Maisha Kenya was created this past semester, spearheaded by dynamic professionals and community leaders. This new wing is composed of:
Elizabeth T., Patron of Rafiki Ya Maisha Kenya and leader of the Catholic Women's group in Eldoret, Elizabeth C., Business wowen and founder of Seko Girls High School in Koshin, Theresia C., Commmunity leader and founder of the Nursery School in Koshin, Joyce C., Neighbor and member of Rafiki Ya Maisha, Sister Macrina, Community leader of Women's projects in Iten, Dr. Susan C., Director of the Center for Transformation and Women's Empowerment (anti-FGM) in Keiyo district, Pauline O., Quantity Surveyor and member of Board of Architects and Surveyors, Aida K., Counselor of Chepkanga and founding member of Rafiki Ya Maisha. THis is an amazing group of women who know how to move, use their ability to influence decisions and take the lead in helping people adjust to challenges and creating hope.
These women are been busy drawing up new proposals for future projects; they have recently been called upon for helping with a (1) Child Care Center for the farmer women at Marura market and a (2) Heritage revival project in Muiyeng'wet location. Both projects are in rural areas and within the municipality of Eldoret town.
We are proud of the leaps and bounds in the developments of both Sergoerk and Koshin vocational and technical training schools that are leaving a remarkable and uplifting imprint. Other communitites are now inpired to seek assistance and push for more self-help actions.
Our pictures show active trainees at Sergoek vtc in brand new uniforms: don't those future chefs look professional with their white coats and traditional toques? Sergoek produced their new school emblem marked with the words "Action Borne Skills".
We also can admire the congratulational handshake of principal Cheruyiot of Kohin TTI with trainee Viviane C. This bright and promissing 21 year old young woman is the first in the school to earn a distinction, the highest mark, in the National Exams for Information Science.
Please visit our new website www.rafikiyamaisha.com. It has been redesigned, looks refreshed and is up and running. It has a more contemporary and colourful look.
Thank you all for this great year and for your vital support of the people of this region of Kenya whose youth would not have a forseeable future without our collective efforts. Asante sana!
Claire
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By Claire Mathijsen | Project Leader
By Claire Mathijsen | Project Leader
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