Educate! is thrilled to join the Engaging Kenyan Youth in Agriculture and Nutrition (EKYAN) program, collaborating with Generation Unlimited’s Global Youth Agribusiness Network (GYAN), Kuza Biashara, and UNICEF Kenya. This initiative is set to transform the role of young people — particularly young women — in the agriculture sector, a powerhouse of the Kenyan economy.
Read MoreKenyan single mother of three, Rose, is one of millions of young women in Africa in danger of being left behind because they don’t complete secondary education. Through Educate!, she is now thriving as the owner of a second-hand clothing stall. Rose was empowered through SkillUp, Educate!’s innovative, cost-effective bootcamp that combines skills training, practical experience, and individualized support over six weeks in Kenya.
Read MoreAs a budding and ambitious entrepreneur, you can hear the energy in Sheila’s voice as she talks about her growing business, young family, and eagerness to support women in her community. But as she recounts her journey, Sheila’s tone changes. Her path to get to where she is today hasn’t been easy.
Read MoreThis January, Educate!’s Kenya Program Director, Diana Mwai, helped chair the “Ministerial Exchange session” at the 2020 Education World Forum – joining the largest gathering of education and skills ministers in the world. Diana leads Educate!’s programming and government engagement strategy in Kenya, bringing diverse experience and a unique perspective to this interactive panel.
Read MoreEducate! is proud to announce a catalytic new partnership with the IKEA Foundation to support our work in Kenya.
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