What a Chama Group Taught Our Women Entrepreneurs About Saving
In many villages across Kabondo Kasipul, Homa Bay County, women wake up before sunrise to run small businesses, cultivate farms, care for their families, and support their communities. Despite their hard work, many women entrepreneurs face a common challenge: saving consistently and accessing affordable capital to grow their businesses. For years, many relied on irregular […]
From the Football Pitch to the Classroom: The Kabondo Komala Girls Story
In Kabondo East Ward, football is more than a game, it is a powerful tool for empowering girls, building confidence, and creating opportunities for a brighter future. Every year, the annual girls’ football tournament brings together schools, community teams, parents, and local leaders to celebrate talent, teamwork, and determination. For many girls, the tournament is […]
Meet Our Mentors: The Women Behind the Educate a Girl in Kenya Project
Every week, across the villages of Rachuonyo East Sub-County, a dedicated group of volunteers leaves their homes, businesses, and daily responsibilities to spend time with schoolgirls who need support, encouragement, and someone to believe in them. They sit under trees after school, visit classrooms, attend community meetings, and sometimes walk long distances just to check […]
Navigating Grade 10 Under CBE: Career Pathways and the School Fees Challenge
For thousands of learners and parents across Kenya, the transition to Grade 10 marks a significant milestone. It is more than moving to the next level of education—it is the point where students begin making decisions that could shape their future careers and life opportunities. Under Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, learners entering Senior School […]
Global Friendships, Local Impact: How Global Connections Are Transforming Education in Kenya
In Kojwach Kawere, a small village in Homa Bay County, a girl opens a new exercise book and begins writing her future. Hundreds of kilometers away, a supporter in Alaska, Canada, or another part of the world receives an update about the students they are helping to empower. Though separated by distance, culture, and geography, […]