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My name is Lucy Kamau, a DOT Alumnus. I consider myself one of those young people whose life has been turned around as a result of DOT's ReachUp! program.
My name is Lucy Kamau, DOT Alumnus. I consider myself one of those young people whose life has been turned around as a result of DOT's ReachUp! program.Thanks to the entrepreneurial and livelihood skills training I received at DOT throughout my internship I now own and manage my own business, Naava Creations ,which basically deals with making of jewellery and accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, handbags for both male and female clients. They all come in a wide variety of…
Q&A with ReachUp! Facilitators: Elvin Oeri, Millicent Tossy and Charlton Omondi
The third and fourth group of DOT Interns delivering the MasterCard Foundation - funded ReachUp! program are currently in the field facilitating the ReachUp! curriculum. Last week, we talked to some of them on their experiences and visions and here is what they had to say...
About Me;
Elvin Oeri Nyagaka: I am a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies and Community Development from Kenyatta University. I am registered with the National Environment Management Authority as an Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Expert. In a bid to further my career I am pursuing a Project Planning and Management Course at the University of Nairobi. Before joining, DOT I had an opportunity to work with the Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers, which…
The second group of MasterCard Foundation - funded ReachUp! program speak out on their Internship experience
It was a long nine months in the field for the second group of the MasterCard Foundation -funded ReachUp! Program. The facilitators experienced varying successes and challanges as they went about empowering individuals and communities. We talked to some of the Interns and they expressed their views on the progress, their journey and of DOT as an Institution. This is what they had to say;
"Destiny isn't a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice and not a thing to be waited for. DOT has…
The second group of Interns under MasterCard Foundation funded DOT ReachUp! program recently completed their nine month internship journey at a colorful graduation ceremony. During this event, Interns who had made a major difference in their communities and in their own lives, were feted.
The second group of Interns under MasterCard Foundation funded DOT ReachUp! program recently completed their nine month internship journey at a colorful graduation ceremony. During this event, Interns who had made a major difference in their communities and in their own lives, were feted.
While commending all the graduating Interns for the wonderful work they had done, Programs Manager Robina Mwaura took cognizance of three Interns who were particularly outstanding during the nine month…
Last week DOT Kenya was privileged to host Digital Opportunity Trust's Community Manager, Anne Patterson. Anne spent an entire week interviewing DOT Kenya Interns, program participants, and staff about their DOT experiences in preparation for DOT's upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations.
Last week DOT Kenya was privileged to host Digital Opportunity Trust's Community Manager, Anne Patterson, for a period of one week. Anne was visiting Kenya to collect some video footage and photos of DOT Interns, ReachUp! participants, alumni, and staff related their DOT experiences, in preparation for DOT's upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations.
On her first day, Anne attended an Intern regional meeting in Thika, where over 40 DOT Kenya Interns from across the Nairobi region were meeting to…
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- From a DOT Intern to…reall nice story and encouraging big up brother Erick!
- International Women'…Wow!! Thanks a lot Winnie for let us know how in Kenya women are becoming Leaders of changes in their communities. you provided a good example. keep it up
- International Women'…Thanks Winnie for sharing how women in your community are growing! Your article is so inspiring!
- Western Kenya: Reach…wow!..so inspiring indeed. This shows that, anyone can do anything as along as you realize who you are and what you can do basing on the inner strength you have and the skills you acquire.
God bless. - 10 Years of Youth In…Neat job Ayshah! Thanks for sharing!
- International Women'…A great article!
- International Women'…On point. Good work
- International Women'…In deed i also believe that we are equal and the only difference is just our Biological make up otherwise what men can do women can do better.Hongera to all women.
- International Women'…It is great to have such women in our society whom we can have as role models. Thanks for sharing the reasons to celebrate them during this important day. Happy International Womens Day.
- International Women'…It is so amazing how the women are making it better in most of the technical fields, thanks for sharing this great article.
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