At just 20, Grace was raising a child and helping her mother sell chapatis in Kibera, an informal settlement in Kenya. She had dropped out of school and couldn’t see a way forward.
“Life in the informal settlement can make you feel like your dreams are too big for your reality,” says Grace.
That changed when Grace joined a carpentry program supported by Mary Ward International. It wasn’t easy stepping into a male-dominated field, but Grace persevered. Today, she earns a steady income, supports her daughter, and dreams of opening her own workshop to train other women.
Grace’s journey from working at a street stall to skilled tradeswoman is part of something bigger. Through practical training, women are gaining confidence, learning to manage money, and launching their own businesses.
With funding from Mary Ward International, Loreto Sister Leonida Kwamboka’s project in Kenya is giving women these opportunities. By gaining skills in carpentry, painting, and business, women are transforming their lives and opening the door to lasting independence in a place where opportunities are scarce.
Your support today can help other women gain the tools, training, and confidence to step into meaningful work and build lasting independence.
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