Wezesha Msichana "Economic Empowerment"

Our "Wezesha Msichana"is Swahili for "Empower a Girl” initiative that focuses on strengthening girl-headed households and empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) economically, especially teenage mothers and vulnerable girls. Through this program, we provide comprehensive training in financial literacy and essential skills to enhance self-sufficiency among girls and young women, thereby reducing dependency on external support for AGYW

Key Components

Skills Development.

• Tailoring.
• Mat Making.
• Crochet.

Financial Literacy.

• Training to manage personal finances.
• Understanding economic principles and business canvas model.

Market Access Support

WETEC assists participants in marketing their crafted products.

Partnership for Business Start-ups

Collaboration with organizations offering grants for teenage mothers to initiate businesses as a group. Profit-sharing model for sustainability.

IMPACT

This program has significantly contributed to: Incubated 20 businesses for adolescent mothers and one climate smart farm Reduced Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by providing financial independence and valuable skills, young women gain the means to support themselves and their families, reducing vulnerabilities.

How You Can Support:

Explore our Economic Empowerment program and discover how you can contribute to creating a positive impact in the lives of AGYW.