Keeping track of your earnings and expenditures can be quite a challenge—for everyone, everywhere. In Kenya, however, this is an even bigger challenge than it is in Europe. Why is that? In the Netherlands, most payments are made digitally. This means that these transactions are always stored somewhere. In a few clicks we can get …
Cynthia participated in the 2018 Financial Capability Conference, and tells us how one tip in particular changed everything. The app suggested by Maryosa from the training has been such an awesome revelation. From the app I have been able to track, budget, and maintain data from daily usage of finance. Since I graduated from College, …
Antony was one of the participants at our 2018 Financial Capability Conference, but not just as a trainee: he was also trained to be a coach himself. The following was written by him. I already have people who are willing to sign up for the financial program that I am starting in my community. I …
Out of the roughly 30 participants of the 2018 Financial Capability Conference, 12 set themselves apart in terms of motivation and perseverance. We invited these to a follow-up meeting, where we dove deeper into the matter. This meeting also allowed us to identify and train potential new coaches who could further spread the programme. This …
The May 2018 conference was the first step in implementation our financial capability programme. The ultimate goal, however, goes much further. The financial capability programme targets three skills: general accounting of earnings and expenditures, making a budget and a plan to maintain it by prioritising expenditures, and saving for emergencies and long-term goals. The past …
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Hawah was one of the participants in our 2018 financial capability conference. Here she recounts her experiences. I did not only like the Maryosa camp, I loved it! The games, the discussions with newly made friends, everything added up to a great atmosphere. I felt important, chosen, when I received an invitation to join the …
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In light of our 2018 financial capability conference, our latest volunteer, Mirthe, joined as a photographer. Many of the photos you will see on this website are taken by her. Here, she recounts her experiences during her trip to Kenya for Maryosa. My trip to Kenya for the Maryosa Foundation was certainly exciting. I went …
Maryosa aims to help motivated young adults to develop their talents. Among other things, Maryosa does this by offering financial education. In Kenya, it is common to share everything with each other—including the money you earn. Without discouraging this admirable sense of community, Maryosa wants to show that is also worthwhile to invest in yourself, …
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