It has been one week since Kenya announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country. Although the Kenyan government has instituted several measures aimed at slowing the spread of the disease, there has been a lot of concern about what can be done to protect communities such as…
In addition to life skills sessions, the members of our girls’ empowerment program participate in arts and crafts activities such as beading and crochet. This gives them the opportunity to express themselves creatively and also learn valuable new skills that they can use to earn income in the future. A…
After a brief hiatus and in response to requests from members of our girls’ empowerment club, our taekwondo lessons are back with a new teacher! He holds a black belt and has been a member of the national takewondo team. The lessons are being held two times a month after…
Yesterday, we joined I Choose Life-Africa, the Centre for Community Development and Human Rights, Resilience Fund, and the Kibra MP, Hon. Imran Okoth in launching the Jiinue Chap Chap Biashara Loans to a total of 10 youth groups supporting over 300 youth. These groups have spent the last several months…
This month at their weekly meetings, the members of our Bright Futures program for young mothers are focusing on the importance of self-appreciation and self-care, even when life gets busy. Last weekend, they invited a dentist from a clinic in Kibera to facilitate a session on dental care. Also last…
Starting this month, we will be incorporating jump rope into our girls’ empowerment club activities. Moving forward, they will spend two weeks a month participating in jump rope and two weeks a month on taekwondo after their life skills sessions. The girls were so excited to start this past Sunday…
Our sewing class, taught by fashion designer David Avido is back in session after a holiday break! This week, the students learned how to pattern and construct skirts and crop tops. The classes are made possible by the Bright Futures program and Project Kenya.
Three years ago, a friend contacted us about a student named Peter who had dropped out of school just before eighth grade due to lack of school fees and was working casual jobs to try and help his family. With her support, we were able to offer Peter a place…
Our Female Fundis started the second semester of their plumbing and electrical courses last week! In total, nine students are attending these courses at a vocational training school in Kibera through our Bright Futures program and they are changing perceptions about what type of occupations and career paths women can…
