An impactful 3-day Wezesha Kike! GEM Training with 12 incredible Canada-Mathare Education Trust female scholars supported by Development Canada has come to a close. Watching them grow into confident GEM Champions has been truly inspiring. Huge thanks to Ken Odak Odumbe and Rachel Gathagu for powerful facilitation.

I'm deeply honored to be part of Cohort three of the Gender Equality Mainstreaming 3 days training organized by Canada-Mathare Education Trust supported by Development Canada This transformative training brought together 12 committed #WezeshaKike champions. #WezeshaKike #SDG5 #SDG4 #CMETrustAt18

When Young Women Lead, Communities Transform: A Story of Courage & Confidence in advancing Gender Equality in Mathare from #WezeshaKike Programme by Canada-Mathare Education Trust Development Canada Titus "Tito" Kuria Caroline Muasya Esther Njenga Oyoo #WezeshaKike #SDG5 #SDG4 #CMETrustAt18 linkedin.com/posts/ken-odak…

This 📽️ takes us back to April, when our Cohort 1 PSS scholars led a powerful Academic Support session: real, relatable, & deeply inspiring. 💫 We’re excited to do it all again this week as #AugustHolidayProgram kicks off in Mathare! 🌱📚 #WezeshaKike #CMETrustAt18 #SDG4 #SDG5

Over the previous week, I had the privilege of representing PaaMoja Initiative at a dynamic stakeholders’ program convened by Circles of Hope . Bringing together CSOs and policymakers from across the region for networking, learning, and collaborative dialogue.

Celebrating #InternationalYouthDay with the bold, creative young leaders at PaaMoja—turning challenges into action and driving real change in our communities. Youth aren’t just the future they’re leading now. #IYD2025 #SustainableLiving #FollowLearnLead

"My expectation was to learn how to fight!” shared a participant. Self-defence is about safety, boundaries, awareness, and assertiveness. PaaMoja trained Canada-Mathare Education Trust PSS scholars through interactive plays, empowering them to prevent danger before it strikes. #EndGBV #WezeshaKike

Leading self-defense & mental health sessions for Canada-Mathare Education Trust PSS scholars was impactful and fun,art truly speaks emotions. PaaMoja Initiative #WezeshaKike #YouthEmpowerment #EndGBV #SDG4

1 in 8 live with a mental health condition. With Canada-Mathare Education Trust PSS scholars, we shared openly & built resilience shaking off the dust, stepping forward. #MentalHealthMatters #YouthEmpowerment #YouthEmpowerment #WezeshaKike #SDG4 #SDG5 #CMETrustAt18

18th August, #WezeshaKike! GEM Champions facilitated #GenderEqualityMainstreaming at MYSA library in Mathare . It was good audience as most students are almost stepping in a society full of gender stereotypes, and the knowledge is vital. Development Canada #CMETrustat18

I had the privilege to serve as a Gender Equality Mainstreaming facilitor under #WezeshaKike! Program 2025 reaching 80+ participants across St. Theresa Church,MYSA Library & Mabatini Ladies. Together we move closer to true gender equality. Canada-Mathare Education Trust Development Canada

Much appreciations to Development Canada Canada-Mathare Education Trust for making our workshop on #GenderEquality to MYSA library a success. The discussion reminded us that change begins with awareness but grows through action 💪. together let's break stereotypes and unlock potentials. #WezeshaKike #SDG4

As #WezeshaKike! we were Honored to engage with Mabatini teen moms through #GenderEqualityMainstreaming sessions. The conversations were eye-opening, highlighting both the challenges they face and their resilience in advocating for equity. Development Canada Canada-Mathare Education Trust #SDG5 #Genderequity

🎥✨ At the #NextGen Masterclass, young leaders didn’t just learn skills — they discovered tools to amplify their voices and drive change. For Dexter, a student from Kangaru High School, the highlight was learning the art of storytelling for advocacy — using personal narratives

Proud of Dexter, a #CMETrust scholar, for shining at the #NextGen Masterclass 🌟 Thanks to our partnership with The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya, youth are gaining skills in storytelling and advocacy and taking them back to their schools & the #Mathare community. 🚀 #FromWalktoTalk #SDG17 #YouthVoices

🌍✨ One of the greatest strengths of the #NextGen Masterclass is creating spaces where today’s leaders and tomorrow’s leaders meet, learn, and exchange ideas. For Kaitlyn from Sigoti Complex School, the most memorable moment was engaging directly with the Senator of Nairobi

Kaitlyn, a Canada-Mathare Education Trust Scholar at Sigoti Complex, had a powerful moment at #NextGen Masterclass 🌟 engaging directly with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. With The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya & partners, such collaborations open policy spaces where youth voices shape the future 🚀 #YouthVoices #WezeshaKike

Cheers to 12 years of service 🎉 #FollowLearnLead

What an inspiring masterclass!Thanks to PaaMoja iBase & Vizazi.org for bringing young creators together with Anneloor.Biggest takeaway: films can spark real social change when we tell authentic community stories ! #YouthEmpowerment #SocialChange #FollowLearnLead

Observant teachers & staff can spot warning signs in children at risk of violence or dropping out. Early support saves lives & futures. Let’s prevent violence! Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #CommunityImpact