Skills Training for Kenya's Vulnerable Women

Challenge Our work is embedded in environments marked by political instability, poverty, and gendered violence. Many of our community members are survivors of trauma and conflict-related violence, making emotional and psychological safety critical. A safe environment with opportunities to learn income producing skills is essential for individual progress Solution This project is part of an integrated approach to the needs of vulnerable women, supporting their learning with life-skills support, health education, and mentoring in the realities of managing a profitable small business or seeking gainful employment. Long-Term Impact Some extraordinary design talent has emerged and we are eager to build a presence in the world of African clothing design. The skills training provides a pool of long-term employable craftswomen for BMFA, Baraka's textile business. Professional trade organization have sponsored and promoted BMFA's attendance at trade exhibitions. The company also sells its products through a retail outlet in Thika. An anticipated business expansion requires phasing in new team members. The total investment for the first six month of operations will be 2,951,550 ksh / $22,912. (Currency exchange rate as of 21 October = 128.82)