This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.
On a sunny day in 2021, Unique Ladies launched a seven-month training program aimed at empowering vulnerable youths, especially young mothers, in the slums. The organization's mission is to equip them with life skills, education, and economic empowerment, enabling them to break free from the cycle of poverty.
Rael Atieno, a 14-year-old mother, shares her story of how she became pregnant and how Unique Ladies intervened to change her life. Atieno, who lived in Kianda, one of the slums of Kibra, credits the organization for advising her to go back to school and providing her with the necessary support.
With Unique Ladies' help, Atieno is now in Form Four, aspiring to become a medical officer. Her story is a testament to the organization's impact on the lives of young mothers in the slums. Christine Abengi, a co-founder of Unique Ladies, emphasizes the importance of education in empowering girls to make informed choices about their lives.
Joseph Songa, Senior Assistant Chief in Kianda area, highlights the challenges faced by youths in the slums, including high levels of poverty, which forces them to make bad choices. He commends programs like Unique Ladies, which offer alternative help and convince youths to abandon bad behaviors.
For Faith Adhiambo, a beneficiary of Unique Ladies, the organization's empowerment programs have helped her redirect her dreams and stay on the right path. As the organization continues to make a difference in the lives of young mothers in the slums, it serves as a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
