Economic Empowerment

Building financial independence and resilience among adolescent girls and teenage mothers in Trans-Nzoia County.

Our Goal

Enhance economic resilience among adolescent girls and teenage mothers, reducing economic vulnerability and breaking cycles of dependency and exploitation.

The Challenge

In Trans-Nzoia, economic dependence is a major driver of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and exploitation among teenage mothers. Many face significant barriers to financial independence that perpetuate cycles of poverty and vulnerability.

  • Many teenage mothers drop out of school and struggle with financial insecurity, making them more vulnerable to abuse and early/forced marriages.
  • According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS, 2023), over 60% of teenage mothers in rural Kenya remain unemployed or in unstable, low-income jobs.
  • This lack of economic stability limits their ability to support their children, often pushing them into cycles of poverty and exploitation.
  • Limited access to vocational training, financial services, and market opportunities further restricts their economic potential.
  • Cultural norms and gender stereotypes often restrict girls' and young women's participation in certain economic activities.
60%
of teenage mothers remain economically vulnerable
70%
School dropout rate
85%
Income gap

Vocational Skills We Offer

Our vocational training programs equip teenage mothers with marketable skills that lead to sustainable income opportunities. We partner with TVET institutions to provide quality training and certification.

Tailoring & Fashion Design
Hairdressing & Beauty
Digital Skills & Online Work
Agribusiness & Food Processing
Crafts & Artisanal Products
Retail & Small Business Management

Our Economic Empowerment Interventions

Vocational Training & Certification

Partners with TVET institutions to train teenage mothers in skills such as tailoring, hairdressing, agribusiness, and digital work. Our programs include both technical skills and soft skills development, with recognized certification upon completion.

Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Provides financial literacy training, access to small business grants, and mentorship programs to help teenage mothers start and sustain businesses. We offer guidance on business planning, marketing, and growth strategies tailored to local market conditions.

Savings & Loan Groups

Establishes community savings groups to enable access to credit for business startups and personal financial growth. These groups provide a safe space for members to save, borrow, and build financial discipline while creating supportive peer networks.

Market Linkages & Product Development

Connects trained teenage mothers to potential markets, helping them commercialize their skills and products for sustainable income generation. We assist with product development, quality improvement, and establishing connections with buyers and distribution channels.

The Journey to Economic Independence

Skills Assessment & Training

Participants undergo skills assessment to identify their strengths and interests, followed by enrollment in appropriate vocational training programs.

Financial Literacy Education

Learning essential money management skills, including budgeting, saving, and basic accounting principles.

Business Plan Development

Creating viable business plans with guidance from mentors and business development experts.

Seed Capital & Resources

Accessing startup grants, equipment, or joining savings groups to secure initial capital for business ventures.

Market Entry & Growth

Launching businesses with ongoing support, mentorship, and market linkages to ensure sustainability and growth.

Empower a Young Mother Today

Your support can help break the cycle of economic dependency and exploitation for adolescent girls and teenage mothers in Trans-Nzoia County. Together, we can create pathways to financial independence and a brighter future.

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