Mary Muia, current SIAF President and previous SI UN Representatives in Nairobi, shares her inspiring journey from overcoming adversities in her early childhood, losing both parents at the age of seven, to her determination to pursue education and empower vulnerable adolescent girls and young women through her grandmother’s legacy and her experiences at Kawethei primary school in Kenya.
The SI Club Toamasina focuses on empowering young women through sewing, business communication and computer training. A key feature of the programme is the production of reusable sanitary napkins.
In partnership with Association Gouna Tière, the SI Club Alliance Tombouctou empowers women through a unique initiative that turns plastic waste into economic opportunities.
International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated annually on 11 October, is a global observance day initiated by the United Nations. It aims to highlight the unique challenges girls face worldwide, promote gender equality, and empower girls to pursue their dreams and ambitions.
International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated annually on 11 October, is a global observance day initiated by the United Nations. It aims to highlight the unique challenges girls face worldwide, promote gender equality, and empower girls to pursue their dreams and ambitions.