Last September, Elizabeth started on her journey pursuing a diploma in nursing, which upon completion would quality her to work as a clinical nurse, community nurse, as well as a midwife. She has now finished her first block, and is moving on to the next: ward orientation! The school allowed her to bring her children …
Elizabeth, Maryosa’s most recent recipient of school support, just moved into her new accommodation near the Our Lady of Lourdes Mwea Hospital, where she will study for a Diploma in Nursing! Elizabeth has previously finished secondary school as well as additional studies in college, but the work she was most experienced in is difficult to …
Last year, despite delays and difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allan has completed the programme he was enrolled in with Maryosa’s help. Congratulations, Allan! “The program was very interesting”, Allan says of the programme that consisted of 10 modules and helped him to start and run an independent business. “Personally, I learned so much …
Supported by Maryosa, Diana has been studying Social Community Development at Zetech University in Ruiri, Kenya. Diana, whom we have met before, has now graduated from this programme. Congratulations, Diana! We are very proud of her achievements, and thankful to have played a role in it.
Earlier this year, Maryosa was approached by Castro and Nikki, a Kenyian-Dutch couple that lives in Kenya, just outside Nairobi. They have just started a youth centre where creative talents are practiced and fostered, such as dance and theatre. This centre also teaches them a number of life skills. Castro and Nikki asked us if …
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You may remember his name from earlier posts, because Allan is the man who manages many of our activities “on the ground” in Kenya. Let’s get to know him a little better! Name: Allan Ochieng Origa Place of living: I currently reside in Ruiru, a small town about 26 kilometers from Nairobi in Kenya. Age: …
With our financial capability programme (FCP), Maryosa aims to promote essential financial skills among young adults. This includes, for example, getting insight into your income and expenses, making and maintaining a budget, and saving for emergencies or future plans. The skills that were taught in 2017 and 2018 are now being passed on to a …
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 …
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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