It Started with a Group
After his father died, Lazaro’s childhood disappeared. His mother did what she could, but her disability prevented her from providing for the family on her own. Hoping to help support them, Lazaro’s oldest brother eventually left home in search of work in a larger community far away. The separation was painful, but they saw no […]
An Unexpected Challenger
When Ann married a man she barely knew at age 14, she believed the union was the only quick fix to escape her household, where an abusive step-father made life unbearable. Ann’s situation is not uncommon in Kenya, a country ranking 18th highest in the world for the absolute number of women married or in […]
The Multiplying Effect of Investing in Empowerment
“Before Zoe, I prayed to God, asking him to help me complete school. I made a promise to God that when I got a job I would help other children. When I was hired by the government, I made good on that promise.” ‒ Madeline, 2014 Graduate in Rwanda Even before she knew about the […]