African Women Rising

Micro finance: provided training in village savings and loans associations and income generating activities to 2,333 new participants and continued to provide support to over 10,000 women. More than 2,000 new businesses were started. Members receive bi-weekly support from community extension workers as they build their businesses. The micro finance program helps support close to 100,000 children.

Girls education program: provide academic support and scholastic materials to over 5,000 students in 17 schools, increasing completion of primary school and continuation to a secondary school education. Awr mentors conducted regular home visits to all female students to ensure continuous participation. 2,600 girls received sanitary kits to enable them to attend school during their period and reduce early dropouts. 11,650 children received scholastic support.