This email is from a parent. I thought the programme may be important for your daughters.
P.O. Box 89112 – 80100 Tel. +254 712 766839
Mombasa. +254 733 695721
Dear Sir/ Madam,
RE: A GIRL POWER MENTORSHIP WEEKEND.
Today’s young people are faced with many issues especially because of the challenges that have come with modernization. The gap between teachers/parents and young people has become too wide; communication between these groups has become strained. Issues like relationships, personal development are not be discussed more openly and frequently. This has left our children relying on the media, peers, or even strangers for valuable information which many times is distorted.
We therefore need to empower our children and youth to make good beneficial choices in all areas of their lives. In this respect we are organizing a girl power mentorship weekend. It is geared towards creating a more creative, assertive, informed and focused girl child in our societies. We are using women role models to discuss several topics. Learning shall be interactive and interspersed with fun activities such as games, music and dancing. Our focus this time is girls aged 10 – 16 years. They shall be divided into 2 groups; 10-13years and 14 -16years.
The resource persons are women who have distinguished themselves in their various fields. They have a heart for the girl child and are very instrumental in matters concerning the development and empowerment of young girls and other women. They include the following persons:
- Dr. Alice Mwaka (Medical Doctor)
Dr. Alice Mwaka, a medical doctor with many years of experience working with different organizations in Mombasa town. She is currently studying for a Masters degree in Public Health and has a special interest in health promotion and research. She is a mother of three.
- Mrs. Mariam Maawy (Architect)
Mariam Maawy is one of the few Kenyan women who have ventured into the traditionally male fields. She is an Architect by profession. She is a graduate of the University of Nairobi. She has served in several Boards nationally including the Kenya Anti corruption Commission Board and the National Procurement Board to which she is the chair. She also serves in the council for her professional body. She is a mother of one.
- Dr. Rahab Muinga ( Scientist)
Dr.Rahab has proved that women can do sciences and excel, she has been an Animal Scientist for 30 years and is currently, the Centre Director of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute’s centre at Mtwapa and in charge of Agricultural research in Coast Province. She has a PhD. (Science) University of Aberdeen, MSc. (Animal Production) University of Nairobi and BSc. (Agriculture) University of Nairobi. She is a supervisor and examiner in both local and international universities, also a part time lecturer in Kenyatta University – Mombasa campus teaching ‘Cellular basis of life’. She is also a referee for the Agricultural Systems Journal (Elsevier) and reviewer for the Biennial KARI conference, the East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal and the Journal of Cell and Animal Biology. She is involved in empowerment of women and the youth through motivational talks throughout the country. She is a mother of four.
- Mrs. Mercy Deche ( Lawyer)
An Advocate of the High court of Kenya and part time Law lecturer. She has a Law Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Masters in Family Law from the University of London. Mercy sits on the Governing council of Fida- Kenya and has wide experience in empowerment of women and children. She is a mother of three.
- Mrs. Mariam Mpaata( Counsellor)
A Professional Counselor with a vast experience in dealing with youth. Currently, the Director of Junior Stars Football School in Mombasa and in charge of the counseling department. Holds Degree in Development Studies from Makerere University, a Higher Diploma in Counseling Studies from Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors, and is a published poet. She is passionately devoted to seeing the youth world wide empowered and developed to their full potential. Has worked with youth groups within East Africa. Currently pursuing a Trainer of Trainers in Counselling. She is a mother of three.
- Mrs. Grace Wakesho Mahinda (Entrepreneur)
A proprietor of Williams Insurance Agency and a business mentor to the youth. She is currently pursuing a degree in counseling studies from Methodist University. She is working on a life changing project that will empower young people with business skills. She has been married for 23yrs and is mother of three; 22yrs, 16yrs and 12yrs.
- Mrs. Mary Chibule (Lecturer/Career Counsellor)
Mary is a graduate of Kenyatta University where she studied design. She holds a Masters in counseling. She currently lectures at Shanzu teachers college and at the Methodist University. She is involved in various programmes geared towards empowerment of the girl child. She is a mother of two.
- Miss Beatrice Gambo (Development Consultant)
A development programme coordinator working with the Palm international at the coast,
She has worked closely with the Late Hon. Maitha Kharisa on the coconut development at the coast. She has held discussions with the President of Kenya, Hon. Mwai Kibaki, and former Vice President Hon. Moody Awori about the marginalization of the coast province. These discussions have contributed to the development of Universities at the coast and the horticulture development authority. She passionately advocates for the development of better education at the coast.
| What we shall cover |
How they will benefit |
- Career guidance and Study tips
- Time management and setting reading time tables.
- achieving excellent results
- revising for examinations |
- Be able to identify more practical careers / passions.
- Develop study skills that will bring about excelling in academics
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- Role modeling through personal experiences
- discovering inner self
- acceptance of self
- nurturing your dreams/ passions
- setting your goals |
- Be empowered on issues affecting society; knowledge is power
- Be assertive, focused and enhance personal growth.
- Interact with other girls and ladies from different backgrounds and social interactions.
- Get first hand experience from female role models
- Build their self esteem and confidence.
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- HIV/AIDS sensitization
- Drugs awareness
- Eating healthy |
- Create a health conscious generation
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- Understand what stress is
- Learn to identify what leads to stress
- Develop skills of coping with stress
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- be able to over come peer pressures
- develop principled and focused character traits
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- Parent/child relationships
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- fulfilled, open and happy relationships
- communication skills
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- Physical fitness/ games / fun dances
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- physical fitness and relaxation tips
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We intend to pursue this project every holiday and even extend it to the boys and other older categories like 17 and above.
The participants will also be issued with certificates on completion of the training.
We therefore request that your institution be part of this girl empowerment strategy by allowing the girls to participate. Early registration is preferred as the number of participants is limited to 200girls within the coast region.
Tickets will be availed to your institution.
VENUE: NYALI PRIMARY SCHOOL
DATES: 8TH TO 9TH AUGUST 2009
TIME: SAT: 9AM TO 5PM
SUN: 2PM TO 6PM
CHARGES: 1500KSHS PER GIRL (inclusive of lunch and snacks)
We shall be glad to discuss with you any other details regards this activity.
We await your positive response regards this proposal.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
MARIAM M.MPAATA
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR.
DISCOVERING TALENT TOGETHER!!
