At the age of sixteen, Susan had to drop out of school because living in extreme material poverty left her parents unable to pay for the necessary school supplies and uniform. Her father is polygamous and lives with his first wife and children. He does not financially support Susan’s mother who sells vegetables and sugarcane in an effort to earn income to support her eight children. Although Susan scored high marks on her exams, she was left vulnerable without a complete education.

When Susan joined Neema, she was happy to be where she has a dry bed to sleep in, unlike her home which frequently floods. Since graduating, Susan got married and opened her own dressmaking shop. Loitanit, Neema's staff member who follows up with our alumni, shares that she is excelling: her shop is well stocked and she also runs a hair salon. She's expanded her shop to sell fabric, and with her income, she now also supports her mother.  

Susan’s dream is to open a fabric wholesale store. She wants to be traveling to Kampala, Uganda to buy fabric and sell it here in Kitale, Kenya to other tailors.

You can transform the life of a young woman like Susan by providing her with healing, hope, and a path out of poverty!