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Memorable DOT Moments: American Navy Crew Empowers ReachUp! Participants
On Friday the 13th of July, 2012 a crew from the United States Navy accompanied me and my DOT colleagues in delivering ReachUp! at my center in Chumani, Coast region.
In the course of delivering the ReachUp! program, I have had great opportunities for sharing the little knowledge I have with my community for the purpose of creating sustainable livelihoods. Our partners from different organizations with similar goals have also come out and assisted me in the program delivery. On Friday 13th, July 2012 partners from the United States Navy accompanied me and my DOT colleagues to my ReachUp! delivery center in Chumani and actually took time to assist me in…
Maple Leaf Shoe is the brain child of a group of youth based in Machakos town who came together to create a source of income through which they could earn while utilizing their unique set of skills and knowledge
Maple Leaf Shoes is the brain child of a group of youth based in Machakos town who came together to create a source of income through which they could earn while utilizing their unique set of skills and knowledge. As is custom to many businesses, they faced numerous challenges including marketing hurdles and getting adequate finance with which to buy materials. This group includes Alex Kiilu, Joseph Kilonzo, Brian Wambua, Lazarus Mutuku, Gregory Ndunda, Helkana Munyao, Alex Mweu, Jonathan Maweu…
ReachUp! program has positively impacted lives of several youths in Kisauni Constituency, Coast province. A good example is Ibrahim Shoka, who took the training between September and October 2011, at Wema Centre- Bamburi and his life has changed for the better.
Ibrahim Shoka is a 24 year old Kenyan who resides in a small Village in the outskirts of Kisauni Constituency, called Majaoni. He is the 5th born in a family of nine and all his other siblings are jobless, making him the sole bread winner. Ibrahim completed his primary level education in 2009 but could not proceed to secondary school due to financial constraints. In January 2011, he joined The Wema Centre Vocational School where he took a one year Certificate course in Tailoring and…
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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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