Hope Achievers: Expanding Opportunities for Young Women

My name is Sierra, and I am an ambassador for Hope Achievers Kenya, a community-based organization located in the heart of Mathare, Nairobi’s second-largest informal settlement. Since 2021, the organization has empowered young mothers (under age 19) through free child development and care programs, mental health, vocational and urban farming training, mentorship, and pregnancy prevention.

Another HAK ambassador, Deirdre Swords, and I are raising funds to help Hope Achievers Kenya expand its center for young single mothers and their children by building a computer training room and improving its tailoring center. This will create a secure and nurturing learning environment where young women can develop critical digital and vocational skills.

Over the past year, we have seen firsthand how Winston Origi, the founder of Hope Achievers Kenya, is providing a safe and supportive space for young women and others in the community. In our many meetings and discussions with Winston and the young women, it has become clear that many of them, even with childcare support, cannot afford to return to school. They have little or no family support, so their primary need is income (employment). They need and want vocational training, and with this initiative, HAK is preparing to expand to meet that need.

Every contribution will go directly toward the construction of a computer training room and relocating the tailoring area (currently in the childcare room) into its own space. In addition to construction, funds will be used to purchase essential equipment, including computers, sewing machines, and learning materials, to facilitate training programs.

Hope Achievers Kenya is determined to help young women build better futures for themselves and their families. These funds will provide the young women with the tools they need to overcome challenges like poverty, early pregnancies, and limited educational opportunities, empowering them to achieve independence and economic growth.

All funds raised will go directly to Hope Achievers Kenya and will be used transparently to cover construction costs, purchase equipment, and develop programming. We look forward to providing donors with regular updates and progress reports to show how your generosity is making an impact!

Thank you SO much!

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