Improving lives of 1000 girls in Nairobi's slums

To:

Our Beloved donors

First and foremost,on behalf of Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP) and particularly this project that you have been unwavering supporting,i would like to convey a message of THANK YOU from the bottom of the project :beneficiaries,communities,staff,volunteers and the board of the organization.Indeed your continous generous donation has been of great impact to the lives of many girls and young women who would have not gotten the many opportunities that your sacrified donation has contributed.Right from providing an opportunity to play soccer as well as having a safe space to talk and discus about issues affecting girl child and young women in general including sexual reproductive health and rights to providing an opportunity for economic and entrepreneural development,as an organization we have witnessed a massive change of lives with the girls and young women that have gone through this project.

Today as we celebrate international womens day,we would like to extend this celebration right from our communities and the many girls who are involved in our project and invite you to celebrate with us for the many gains and achievement our  girls have attained and for the women of this world so far.We would therefore also like to remind you that TODAY GlobalGiving is matching all the donations raised to this project on this particular day.So help us get the matching funds as you donate and reach out to your friends to help out too.

Thanks,

Nancy,

Project Principal

26 Goal coaches had a 3 days refresher course with an additional new Goal module being introduced to the program. Facilitated by Women Win representative, the new module is tailored to enhance and help girls in vocational training courses to independently choose their pathways in either employability or entrepreneurship. The refresher course created an opportunity for coaches to reflect on the program and discuss both challenges and successes while working with the participants in the communities and schools.

Team:Fashion and Design

Carole and Ajuma are part of the new kids on the block who were recently integrated into various vocational training courses after graduating from football based life skills program. The two are among the 5 girls who are currently doing Fashion and Design, a newly added course within VAP’s vocational training courses.VAP has partnered with Unity College of professional studies to provide quality trainings for the candidates. “My dream is to open my own fashion and design shop also create employment to others.” Said 17yrs old Carole.

Team:Information and Technology

 Information and technology class going through their sessions. A total of 10 participants are taking the course. Candidates are taught on computer basics with other additional skills including CV writing, job search through internet amongst other packages.VAP is linking up with various local IT institutions including cyber cafes with aim of creating internship and job placements opportunity for its IT candidates once they graduate. “I want to save some money, then look for a small loan that will help me start my own cyber café.” Said 19 years old Mary.