Girl Up Umoja

Our program

Empower Dada is Girl Up Umoja’s flagship program designed to transform the lives of young mothers and vulnerable girls between the ages of 16 and 24. We equip them with vocational training, financial literacy, menstrual health education, SRHR awareness, and mentorship, helping them move from survival to sustainable independence.

Our Impact (So Far)

• 13 young mothers trained in tailoring & financial literacy (budgeting, savings, record keeping)

• 10 graduates now running their own tailoring businesses

• Confidence & leadership: participants now lead dialogues in their communities

Stories of Change

“Through Empower Dada, I felt seen and heard despite my disability that I struggled, I learned tailoring and financial literacy. I can now save a little every week and dream of expanding my business.” – Mary, Graduate Cohort 1

“I never thought I could stand on my own again after losing my mother a few days before joining the program. Girl up umoja has helped me see things differently. Today, I provide for my child and brother through tailoring.” Eunice, Graduate Cohort 1

“As a student studying the tailoring course in college, I needed somewhere where I could learn more practically and gain more experience…through the training I learnt how to work with people and being patient, now with a sewing machine I enjoy my craft in making DIYs.. ” Queen graduate Cohort 2

What’s Next?

• We look forward to training more young mothers by 2026

• Establish a community resource hub for training & mentorship

• Launch a social enterprise (uniforms, reusable pads, fashion)

• Expand financial literacy modules

Our Current Needs

Funding for renting a space for the training, purchasing enough sewing machines, training materials to avoid sharing of machines during training and for financial literacy & SRHR trainers

Partnerships with fashion, textile, finance, and business organizations

Our social media links

https://www.instagram.com/girlupumoja?igsh=ejlybWs3b2N5Y3Vq (Instagram)

https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-up-umoja-ke/ (LinkedIn)

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