Women’s Empowerment Project in Kenya

Karolina Dziedzic Start Date: Mar 18, 2024 - End Date: Jul 17, 2024

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by: Karolina Dziedzic Start Date: Mar 18, 2024 - End Date: Jul 17, 2024
Hi, I’m Karolina and I’ll be doing a volunteering project in Kenya in June. I’m hoping to fundraise a little toward the programme fee. This fee is paid to the organisation and ensures they are able to provide me with a safe place to stay and support whilst I am working out there. Everything ouwith that including flights, travel insurance, vaccinations etc I will cover alone. I don’t really expect anyone to make a donation but if any close friends or family do I would be eternally grateful!

The Women’s Education project will enable me to assist at centres that support women affected by HIV/AIDS and their families. I’ll likely gain experience working with women in under-resourced communities by providing companionship, guidance and sometimes childcare. The primary aim of this project is to empower women through income-generating projects, education and skills training. I may also have the opportunity to take part in outreach and HIV/AIDS education campaigns in the local communities and food programs in schools.

Most importantly to me, this project Contributes to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world. Nearly 60% of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty. Education and long-term employment opportunities are key to combating this.

Thank you ❤️