Elizabeth performing her bookkeeping duties at the front shop of the Diamond Vision Institute, Buruburu Elizabeth Akinyi is a vibrant 25-year-old young woman and a CONNECT DREAMS beneficiary. She currently lives in Umoja Estate, Nairobi, and is the second-born in a family of 6 children living with her parents. Her journey began after dropping out […]
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Mary stitching a bag at the Feet on the Rock Institute front shop in Jericho Market Mary Beltina is a spirited young woman from Kiambiu informal settlements. She joined CONNECT DREAMS in 2020. She is the lastborn in a family of 8 children and lives with her father. Mary’s journey in DREAMS began after she
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Molinter preparing chapati (flat bread) in the KCITI Student Canteen where she currently works. Molinter Akinyi is a 21-year-old hard-working young woman. She lives in Kiambiu informal settlements with her single mother and 2 younger siblings. Before joining the CONNECT DREAMS Project, Molinter’s had lost hope of ever achieving her dreams. Although her mother owns
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Christine handing out medicine at her pharmacy in Kiambiu informal settlements. Christine Mulinge is a 28-year-old former DREAMS girl living in Kiambiu informal settlements, Nairobi. She has four siblings and is a mother of a 6-year-old son. Before joining the CONNECT DREAMS Project, Christine’s life was a struggle. Due to financial constraints, she dropped out
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Beatrice (Right) with Hannah Njoki (left), Project Officer at the Kajiado SHE SOARS Office. Behind them is the smart farm belonging to the Osiligi Girls’ Group in Ilmarba, Kajiado County. Beatrice Nemama is a Community-Based Trainer (CBT) based in Ilmarba, Kajiado County. She trains and oversees four (4) Youth Savings and Loan Association (YSLA) groups
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