Posts in Graduate Stories
Metrine Finds Independence

Tragedy struck Metrine’s family when she was only a child, and growing up in rural Kenya, she faced extreme poverty on a daily basis. But when she was a teenager, Metrine joined Neema, and today she says, “Neema is a symbol of hope. I learned how to pray and be patient through everything in life.”

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Graduation Day by Neema's Program Director

This year, we gave time to each guardian to say something to their girl as she graduated. It was the most emotional time for me that day: To hear fathers and mothers tell their daughters that they are proud of them and that they love them. Especially that part. You see, in this culture here in Kitale, it is not common for a parent to tell their child that they love them. Love is shown in other ways but not usually expressed in touch or words.

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