When spending time on campus, the environment feels more like a family than like a community. And at Neema, children are welcomed as part of this family. They’re even provided with counseling to help them prepare to readapt to life outside of Neema when their mother graduates. Meanwhile, their moms are given the opportunity to develop and learn new skills through our training and livelihood programs.
Read MoreHer dad agrees it’s true that she isolated herself and felt like life had come to an end — she didn’t see any reason for it. But by coming to Neema, Brenda was taught that her inability to continue on to high school doesn’t mean it’s the end of life. She accepted that and is now moving on and has hope in life. And in terms of the tailoring skills she’s learning, Brenda has been bringing good samples of her work home and can even give them to the neighbors.
Read MoreBut in this moment, it hit me hard that some of the families we’re working with are actually those found within the statistic, “10% of the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day.” Because of this, Angeline’s parents didn’t have the money needed for the required uniform and school supplies to send her onto high school after she finished 8th Grade.
Read MoreStories were told and vulnerabilities were shared. Honor, respect, and empathy were traded equally; the currency of humanity stretching much farther than any shilling or dollar could.
Read MoreAt Neema’s recent mentorship roundtable, Neema alumni stood up in front of our current students — those just a couple of years younger than them — and teachers to encourage those in our program today. They shared with these current students that they should be resilient and learn to persevere through situations.
Read MoreThe majority of our students have received teachings on the [Christian faith] from their churches and schools, but in many cases, the teaching is distorted, not thorough, or unclear.
Read MoreFor most of these young women, growing up with a variety of foods was a non-reality.… [But the skills they learn] go beyond the young woman and extend to her children and future children, who now will grow up with better food choices than that of their mother, and potentially to her family and community as well. And again, it’s about providing her with life skills she may never have had access to before.
Read More"It was eye-opening to see how different things are done within the same industry. I realized that I can make more money than I thought if I work more on my craft." - Jentrix, 2021 graduate
Read More"I have peace in my heart even when I know things at home are not so well. But I asked God to give my heart peace because I am tired of worrying all the time. I decided to trust him with everything so that I am able to focus."
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