Mercy has had rheumatoid arthritis for over half her life in rural Kenya. Once a vulnerable young woman, she's now an empowered seamstress.

From The Field, Graduate StoriesEmily WhitneyFebruary 14, 2020story, graduate, disease, illness, Neema, Mercy, arthritis, shop, repairs, family, love, contentment

10 Year Timeline: Selter + Nancy

“I will give back to my community by empowering needy families like mine and training them in what Neema has instilled in me,” Selter says.

Girls' Stories, EducationEmily WhitneyDecember 2, 2019

Joyce Learns to Give Back: The Most Important Lesson

Girls' Stories, From The FieldGuest PostNovember 25, 2019

How Giving Tuesday 2018 Funds Launched 2019 Work

Last year our goal for Giving Tuesday was to bring in $30,000, but we were BLOWN AWAY by the support that was rallied when you shocked us with a gift $50,155. 95 of you, our incredible supporters, took action and invested generously in the hopes and dreams of the young women at Neema.

From The FieldEmily WhitneyNovember 18, 2019

Mercy: Strength and Dignity

Guest PostNovember 18, 2019

5 Things You Never Knew About Education in Kenya

Guest PostNovember 4, 2019education, schooling, gender

Friendship Is Not Option

Guest PostOctober 5, 2019

A Day in the Life at Neema

My name is Valentine and I am living at the Neema residential home for third-year students now. I’m going to walk you through my day.

Education, CounselingGuest PostSeptember 4, 2019

Catering Class: Maximizing Sustainable & Nutritious Habits

It’s through this class that they learn how to cook traditional, balanced, and nutritional Kenyan meals - foods they will be able to continue making after graduating from Neema.

From The Field, EducationGuest PostAugust 1, 2019catering class, cooking

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