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Empowerment and livelihood for adolescents
A promising intervention to prepare girls for lives as strong, resilient, and adaptable adults.
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Justa “Mama J” Mwaituka and her co-founders created Kiota Women’s Health and Development as a safe “nest” for vulnerable Tanzanian youth.
Girls with DREAMS: Jane
"I now live in my own house and my sisters are back at school. Thank you for giving me hope."
Girls with DREAMS: Angeline
“I am now a rice farmer who is independent and can fight for my rights and those of others.”
Girls with DREAMS: Vivian
“I am grateful to be able to afford to buy my medication and earn a living at the same time."
Girls with DREAMS: Catherine
“If it weren’t for DREAMS I would be a drop out or a drug addict."
Girls with DREAMS: Vyona
"DREAMS gave me a new lease of life – I have my confidence back, I’m independent, and can pay my siblings fees and house rent. I can now live AIDS-free.”
Girls with DREAMS: Hellen
"When my dream of becoming a teacher came true, everyone in my community, including my husband, was very proud."
Girls with DREAMS: Sheila
“I was in a place where I could not be seen but I am now visible."
Girls with DREAMS: Rose
"I now make hair locks, get paid and save, and hope to have a salon of my own. Getting involved with DREAMS gave me hope and skills to become independent.”
Girls with DREAMS: Yorub
"I'm now the breadwinner of my family."
Girls with DREAMS: Flovian
“I now practice photography as a career and I get jobs and get paid for it."