Young Women Empowerment Through Skills Training

Kalyet Afya Foundation (KAF)
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 2,678,250

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Project Manager

Lilian Langat

Project Partners Inc

Impact Direct

Project Summary

The Young Women Empowerment project in Molo offers tailoring and entrepreneurship training to destitute women. It aims to create self-reliance by equipping beneficiaries with vocational skills and financial literacy.

Intervention Areas

Digital SkillsLiteracy & InclusionEconomic Empowerment of WomenFinancial LiteracyInclusion and EmploymentTechnical & Vocational TrainingWomen's Rights & Leadership

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Young women, including single mothers and widows, face high unemployment and poverty due to illiteracy and lack of skills. This leads to dependency and inability to meet basic family needs.

Proposed Solution

Provide six months of tailoring training and sewing machines. Incorporate table banking and business management training to enable beneficiaries to start their own shops.

Expected Impact

Creation of employment and sustainable income sources for young women. Improved household living standards and ability to provide for children. Enhanced self-confidence and financial independence.

Sustainability Plan

Beneficiaries form groups for table banking to access capital. Business skills enable them to run profitable ventures. The community ownership and income generation ensure long-term viability.

Budget Breakdown

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