Empower Kenyan Girls with Education

Women in Kenya are constantly battling discrimination for simply being a woman. The muslim women are considered dirty while on their periods and are not supposed to pray to God during menstruation. This is an example of how society views a woman experiencing an already uncomfortable situation in Kenya. We have been trying to provide all the females in the Makindu area with Menstruation Kits so that they can conceal their periods and avoid the shame they often receive from the men around them for just having a period. Since materials are scarce, being able to send reusable menstruation kits will dramatically improve the lives of the many girls who are forced to miss school and often times drop out because of their periods. There are more and more women who need these kits every day so every donation really does count. Thank you for your continued support. Our project empowers women by giving them the support and confidence they need to stay in school and escape the cycle of poverty. 

Empowering Girls in Kenya continues to be one of our main goals. Makindu Children's Program sends girls to college if they score high enough marks on the entrance exams. For those girls who don't make the cut, we offer them valuable skills training in local vocational schools.

Two girls have thrived with their vocational education and are well on their way to becoming successful business women. 

The first girl, let's call her Anna, showed great promise with hair styling as a young girl. She often did the hair of our guardians, the staff and some of the children, and impressed everyone around her - and this was BEFORE her hair dressing education. We sent her to vocational training and upon graduation purchased the supplies needed to open her own shop, along with two months rent. This was 3 years ago, and today she is one of the most popular hair stylists in Makindu, making quite a name for herself as the best in hair extensions. Anna also visits the Center occasionally to offer support to the children, encouraging them to do well in school and find an enjoyable skill.

The second girl, let's call her Wamua, showed great promise with dress making and tailoring, again BEFORE any formal vocational education. We sent her to tailoring school and upon graduation purchased the supplies needed to open her own shop, along with two months rent. This was just 3 months ago, and she is already successful, with her popularity rising in town. Wamua's skills are so extraordinary, and her business sense quite keen, we are hiring her to sew some of the new 500+ school uniforms we need annually for the kids. Wamua is the now the breadwinner for her household, providing for her grandmother, 8 siblings and cousins. 

Please help us continue to empower young orphaned women!