Education & Life Skills Development

EGPO supports the education of adolescent girls and young women and young women who are tragically disenfranchised and excluded. It seeks to achieve through supply partnership with schools across the country. This, it hopes, will seek to indigenize the underwriting of the education of needy adolescent girls and young women and boys to wean our communities off reliance on external support. External donor support should largely be towards expanding learning facilities. Education is key to the development of nations, communities and individuals. Access to quality education remains elusive in most Kenyan communities as poverty- driven drop outs; teenage pregnancy and poor infrastructure contribute a great deal in denying youths the opportunity to self- actualize. In sub Saharan Africa, as is applicable elsewhere, the education of women hinges societal progress on a higher developmental pedestal and has real impact on community livelihoods. Indeed, adolescent girls and young women` education has been viewed as a primary predictor for a number of development indicators including national fertility rates, infant mortality, family income and productivity. World Bank economists have recognized adolescent girls and young women' education as single development intervention with the greatest individual and social returns.

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Empower Girls Plus is a national youth-led association whose mission is to promote sustainable youth development through various key intervention areas in youth entrepreneurship, gender mainstreaming, life skills training, promoting LGBTI rights, youth reproductive health rights (including drug abuse prevention) and youth international volunteerism. The organization promotes development agenda that seeks to bear out the empowerment of other young people by addressing some of the challenges they experience in their quest for quality and affordable livelihoods. It is registered as a National society with the Registrar of Societies (No 45327) and is a bold response to the need to change the paradigm in the mobilization of local resources to facilitate the empowerment of young people who are at the very bottom of the survival pyramid. The organization' s key implementation philosophy is hinged on the social enterprise model which emphases sustainable utilization of resources and ge...

Girls and Sport for Empowerment:

Empower Girls Plus in Collaboration with Play Handball Supercup in Kenya support Girls in Lake Victoria region. By promoting girls' participation in sports, communities can foster environments where girls can thrive, achieve their full potential, and become empowered individuals who contribute positively to society. Sports provide girls with opportunities to set goals, face challenges, and experience the satisfaction of achievements. This process builds their confidence and self-esteem, critical components for empowerment. Engaging in sports promotes physical fitness, which can enhance overall well-being and reduce health risks. A healthy body can lead to a healthy mind, contributing to better mental health and resilience. Participating in team sports teaches girls the value of collaboration, communication, and leadership. These skills are transferable to various aspects of life, including academic and professional settings. Involvement in sports helps challenge...

Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment : Why Food Security is a priority in strengthening Girls Retention in School

In order to improve household food security for landless families, Empower Girls Plus works in partnership with Women Business Hub to promote the vertical farming technique among girls and their families. Addressing food security is fundamental in creating an environment where girls can thrive academically and personally. Empower Girls Plus is ensuring that girls have consistent access to nutritious food which at the end will improve their educational outcomes, foster gender equality, and build a foundation for future economic stability and growth. EGPA believes that Food security is crucial for strengthening girls' retention in school because adequate nutrition is vital for their mental growth and development. Malnutrition can lead to health issues that hinder a girl's ability to attend and perform well in school. Proper nutrition supports cognitive function and mental well-being, essential for learning and concentration. Well-nourished students have better con...

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