Idda's Story: A Second Chance at Education
When Idda was growing up in rural Kenya, going to school was never guaranteed. Like many children, she dreamed of an education. But each school term brought new challenges: fees for exams, uniforms, supplies, and transportation. While primary school has been free in Kenya since 2003, these additional costs often place education out of reach for families already struggling to meet basic needs. One poor harvest or medical emergency can mean the difference between a child staying in school or being sent home.
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The Power of Choice
Eveline is from a family of nine. When their parents passed away, relatives stretched their limited resources paper-thin to take care of Everline and her siblings. She moved in with her grandmother, and later, an aunt.
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Here’s to Women’s Equality!
Women’s Equality Day is celebrated every year on August 26 in the US. It’s a declaration of hope in full equality – which is still very much a work in progress. Despite many advances, women in Kenya and around the world still face significant barriers in social, economic, and political life.
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Beginning to See Through the Eyes of Love
“I have lived a very hard life, and I lost hope. But through today’s teaching, I have learned a lot. It has reminded me that I have value and I am important.”
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What the future looks like for young women once they can access medical care
When a student is sick or in pain, it affects everything. When her child becomes sick, it triggers additional worries. At Neema, compassionate medical care helps her keep moving forward.
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“Confident to face the world”: Rachel's Story
Graduation is still months away, but third-year students like Rachel are already preparing for life beyond campus. Rachel joined Neema as a single mother of two. Over the last two years, she has learned to make peace with herself and cherish her children. Now in her final year, she divides her time between studying for advanced certifications and an internship in a local restaurant.
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Pamoja Run Reflection
The Pamoja Run is an annual community event hosted by Neema to raise funds for trauma-informed counseling through community home visits, group counseling, and outreach programs in local schools. The event brings together hundreds of children from local schools, teachers, and community members to raise both awareness and support for youth mental health.
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Tuberculosis Outbreak at Neema
Recently an X-ray revealed that one of our first-year students has tuberculosis (TB), a contagious infection that primarily attacks the lungs. The young woman had taken her toddler for a regular check-up at the local dispensary where the nurse noticed her cough. Read to see how we’re supporting the young women and children affected, and where we would love your help.
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A Golden Chance: Why Education Matters This International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, created to commemorate women’s fight for equality and liberation, and a call to action for the continued advocacy of women's rights. Among these rights is the right to education. And yet, for many facing extreme poverty, schooling is simply not within reach. For families forced to choose between putting food on the table and supporting a child’s education, schooling can quickly become a luxury. When resources are limited, girls are often the first to lose the opportunity to continue their studies. For many young women, that decision can alter the entire trajectory of their lives.
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