By Victor Odhiambo | Co-Founder
What would you do if your parents or gurdians told said you cannot continue with your education after high school? What would you do when you are trying to apply for jobs and they cannot hire you becuase you don't have the skills or money to continue with your education?
This is the story of many high school graduates in Kibera. Most of their parents/gurdians are not able to pay for their college or university fees after high school. As a result they try to do anything possible to meet their needs. The challenges include, but not limited to crime and violence and drug abuse.
Garden of Hope Foundation through its Leadership and Developement program is changing this narative. Students who complete this 22 week program will be better prepared for further education, interview processes, job searching, business management, proposal writing, research, community service and have a better understanding of who they are and what goals they have.
We currently have 12 high school graduates who want are going through the program, their are other 100 who are still waiting to join the program. These youth are being equiped with sustainable entreprenurship and leadership skills. The skills will help them start their small businesses and sustain themselves and their families.
It only cost usd 50 to sponsor one. Consider donating today.
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