By Nicolette Nsabimana | CEO/Founder
Hello everyone!
We have a couple of exciting news that Centre Marembo is excited to share with you all!
The ECD Center project
When Centre Marembo first annouced about the ECD Gikondo Center project last year, we mentioned in our May 30th 2023 report (Link here: Reports on Support 70 street girls and teen/pre-teen mothers. - GlobalGiving) that we were working on renovation works on Centre Marembo's shelter house to turn into an ECD, so a lot of work had to be done. Renovation works were completed by August 2023, however, minor works were still needed thus delaying the official operation of the ECD.
This year we are happy to say we finally opened up the ECD Gikondo Center since September! More than 25 children are currently enrolled in our ECD.
The purpose of this project is to serve as a safe and educational place for children ages 3-6 years old to be dropped off, have three daily meals, play and learn while the young mothers are able to go to their work or attend to vocational training and workshops. The Center will also have a legal assistant office for those who need aid in obtaining legal documentation (e.g., IDs or birth certificates) as they are essential when enrolling in health insurance, vocational training or even getting a job and also serve as a place for workshop courses during the non-school hours.
Graduation of 10 Female Moto-taxists
Ten female moto-taxists from our Shabuka Bakobwa project received their own motorcycles as well as helmets and jackets. The event was held on October 18th and Prime Insurance Ltd insured the 10 motorcycles after these young women completed their training. This great step will ensure them to have the necessary tools to ensure their own financial independency and feel empowered.
More photos can be found from Prime Insurance Ltd twitter: https://x.com/primeins_ltd/status/1847355787519140227
News article from Iwa Press: 10 Women Empowered with Motorcycles by Centre Marembo Commit to Transforming Their Lives - Iwacupress.com
We at Centre Marembo continue to transform lives of many young women and adolescent mothers and aid them into reintegration back into society as financially-dependent individuals with developed personal and professional skills, as well as able to provide themselves and their children.
Many thanks to all of our supporters, the community and partners.
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By Nicolette Nsabimana | CEO/Founder
By Nicolette Nsabimana | Executive Director
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