In -school mentorship program also known as the teenage life skills training targets primary and secondary students aged between 13 years to 18 years old. It is conducted during the holidays when the schools are closed. This program is geared towards shaping the students at a 360 degrees touching all aspect of life. Mentees in different group sessions Due to …
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Peter Njoroge is Not Giving Up His Dream of Becoming a Teacher
Meet Peter Njoroge, first-born son to Mr. Kenneth Mwangi. He’s from a single-parent home, raised with his father alone after his mother suffered depression, and walked away never to be found again. The memories of her mother are still fresh in Peter’s head and her departure had a negative impact on entire the family. Unfortunately, Peter’s father was involved in …
How Mitchelle Akware Overcame Financial Struggles to Pursue Her Academic Goals
A remarkable young woman who has overcome immense challenges to pursue her passion for education. Growing up as the eldest daughter of a single mother who worked at a small food kiosk, Mitchell knew that her family’s limited financial resources meant that affording her and her sisters’ education would be a struggle. But Mitchelle refused to let her circumstances hold …
Reuben, a Post-election Survivor Pursuing His Dream Course and Career Path
Meet Reuben Mburu; a young, vibrant and ambitious youth. A survivor of the post-election violence. He has two siblings, born in Kenya, Nakuru County in a small village called Kwa Ngogi in Molo Sub County. Reuben has a twin brother- David Njoroge. His mother left them under the care of their 70-year-old grandmother when the duo were barely two years …
George Kerio is Enjoying The Fruits of Sustainable Skill Empowerment
Youth Empowerment Skills in Kenya. We believe that investing in skills development programmes to empower youths is an effective way to curb the rising rate of unemployment. Connecting youth with solid employment opportunities and decent jobs to better themselves while contributing to the larger economy. Daraja 360 has been helping students through the application process. This year we managed to …
A message of Hope for Sarah Wangui’s Academic Journey.
17 years old Sarah is the last born in a family of five children. For the better part of her life, She has been raised by her 80 years old grandmother since her mother is a struggling alcoholic who hasn’t been able to hold down a job and take care of her children. Her older siblings unfortunately, have fallen into …
4 Red Flags of Charity Scams to Look for Before Donating
Admittedly, scammers are smart. They have nearly perfected their craft such that in a just a call or few clicks, they can have access to your personal accounts and get what they want.
How KUCCPS is Expanding Youth Access to Technical and Vocational Education in Kenya
The future growth of a country depends on its youthful and vibrant population.
Seeking Solutions to End Unrest in Schools: Join Hands.
What is going on with our students? And why are they burning down schools to begin with? What could be fueling the current spike of school unrest?
Protect Your Donation and Identity from Fraud Charities
Thank you so much for your kind donation! But then again, how legitimate is the charity you have just deposited part of your hard-earned cash? Has it gone to the programs you care about? Or, some guy chilling somewhere is ripping you off at the comfort of your home. Have you heard about online scammers that swindle not just money …