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Rotary Club of Gigiri donates Ksh. 450,000 to keep 1,000 girls in school!
Studies indicate that sexual maturation upsets the balance of both girls and boys and, consequently, impacts their education. However, menstruation further complicates the girl child’s challenges. Sanitary wear is beyond the reach of many girls in Kenya because they are too expensive for either them or their guardians to afford. UNESCO estimates 1 in 10 […]
Flicker of Hope
“Flicker of Hope: Empowered HIV+ Women of Kenya” is an uplifting short documentary about women who were saved from death by the USA and Kenyan-based humanitarian organization Health Education Africa Resource Team (HEART). The women are guided on a path to realize their own potential, become self-sufficient, and support their children. Empowered with a […]
FFG “new and improved” Brand of Sanitary towels
Freedom for Girls (FFG) is delighted to announce it’s ‘new and improved’ brand of sanitary towels! This is as a result of feedback from our beneficiaries, partners and stakeholders. 2016’s goal is to reach 200,000 girls with a year supply of this better-quality sanitary towels, undergarments and health education to empower them to stay in […]
HEART on Safari 2016
HEART on Safari 2016 The HEART Board Cordially Invites you to Join us in Celebrating HEART’s 16th Anniversary Saturday, March 5, 2016, 5-9 PM The Ridge Golf and Event Center 2020 Golf Course Rd Auburn, CA To purchase your dinner tickets, please contact the California HEART Office. Online ticket purchasing has now closed. California – […]
HEART receives Kshs. 10,000 towards FFG project
In acknowledgement of the Freedom for Girls (FFG) project, HEART received a check donation of Kshs. 10,000 shillings from Lions Club Runda on July 24th 2013, at Lions Loresho Hospital. The donation was received during an auspicious event graced by the International president of Lions Club District 411A – Mr. Joe Preston. Ms. Lydiah Njoroge […]
Only Educated Girl child in a family of 22 Children!
Magdalene Nkaai’s story The future looks blurry when you grow up in a family of 22 siblings, three mothers with only one father. The woman has no say in the Maasai community and the boy child is always given priority when resources need to be allocated. Growing up in a male chauvinistic society, Magdalene Nkaai […]
Scarred but alive
Susan Nyambura Story Getting pregnant at the age of 14 years and married off at just after completing class 8 was a nightmare for Susan Nyambura. Her mother decided it was better for her to get married than continue with school since she was pregnant. Susan and her family were living in Mathare slum and […]
