Support re-integration programs in Liberia & Kenya

Initiative Overview
Action 10 continues its collaboration with local African initiatives that empower small-scale social entrepreneurs facing financial challenges. In Kenya, we support Help Me Home Kenya, led by Ms. Margaret Wambui, an initiative dedicated to reintegrating former convicts — with a particular focus on women — back into society.

Impact to Date
Over the past three years, Help Me Home Kenya has provided essential support services, including:

• Mental health services and counseling

• Vocational training in tailoring, hairdressing, and home care

The program addresses the significant barriers former convicts face, such as social rejection and limited employment opportunities. By combining psychosocial support with practical skills training, the initiative enables participants to rebuild their lives, achieve financial independence, and regain a stable role in their communities.

Current Challenges
Despite its strong impact, the organization faces resource and equipment constraints that limit its ability to:

• Train additional participants

• Scale production activities

• Increase income-generation opportunities

Potential of Financial Support
Access to a business loan or additional financial support would allow Help Me Home Kenya to:

• Scale production and increase economic impact

• Expand vocational training to reach more individuals

• Strengthen long-term financial stability

• Ensure continued access to critical mental health support for participants

Looking Ahead
Ms. Wambui’s leadership demonstrates the transformative power of local entrepreneurship. By empowering women — who often face particularly limited employment prospects — Help Me Home Kenya creates pathways to financial independence, social reintegration, and personal growth.

With adequate financial support, the initiative can overcome current limitations and significantly broaden its sustainable impact in the community.

We are so proud to share that our colleague Abdurahman I.A Fofana in Liberia have been recognized by the Lonestar MTN Liberia and given a National Hero Award for his more than 10 years impact on Youth and young women empowerment in Liberia.

Lonestar MTN Liberia, national communication company, recognizes resilient change makers - ordinary individuals doing extraordinary work to uplift lives of others and drive meaningful Change.

It's a huge honour for our organization to have Mr. Fofana as our colleague working on various projects in Liberia, relentlessly dedicating his efforts in helping communities and making the world a better place.

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