Help 100 Girls Complete Primary School

The journey toward education for the girl child is fraught with numerous challenges. In many communities, girls are often perceived as less important than boys due to cultural beliefs, which can hinder their access to education. Furthermore, the biological changes girls experience, such as menstruation, can severely impact their self-esteem, especially when they are not adequately supported. A significant number of girls drop out of school due to the lack of basic sanitary products like menstrual pads, which many families cannot afford because of poverty.

Recognizing this critical issue, Sheepcare Community Centre has been dedicated to empowering girls in Soweto Slums, Nairobi, Kenya. For years, our organization has worked tirelessly to ensure that girls can compete on an equal footing with their male counterparts. We address this issue by:

1.Providing Sanitary Towels: We ensure that girls have access to sanitary pads, which allows them to attend school without shame or fear during their menstrual periods.

2.Subsidizing School Fees: We support families by reducing school fees, enabling more girls to stay in school.

3.Organizing Training Sessions: These sessions are designed to educate girls about managing their biological changes, personal hygiene, and how to protect themselves from exploitation by irresponsible men in society. We also emphasize the dangers of early marriages, which can lead to school dropouts.

These efforts have yielded remarkable results. Many of the girls we have supported have not only stayed in school but have excelled academically, often outperforming their male counterparts. They are now better equipped to pursue their dreams, confident in their abilities and their worth.

We deeply appreciate your continued support through the GlobalGiving platform. Your generosity has made a significant impact. During the April 2024 Little by Little Campaign, you, along with other compassionate individuals, helped us raise $8,490, which has gone a long way in supporting this initiative. As a result of your contributions:

1.180 girls have received a Dignity Package every month.

2.We have organized additional training sessions to empower girls in both primary and secondary schools.

3.We have further subsidized school fees for 54 girls, ensuring they remain in school and continue their education.

To ensure the sustainability of this initiative, we kindly ask you to help us reach out to others within your network who might be willing to join us in this cause. Your regular monthly support, not just during GlobalGiving campaigns, would be invaluable in helping us continue this life-changing work. We remain steadfast in our commitment to transforming our community by empowering the girl child and ensuring they have the tools to thrive.

Thank you for being part of this mission and for bringing dignity and hope to so many young girls.

Sheepcare Community Centre

Empowering the Girl Child, Transforming Communities.