Posts by GEM Editorial Desk

From Grass root to Policy Power Belinda Auma OluochBelinda Auma Oluoch, a sociologist and community development specialist, began her journey in Korogocho , a densely populated informal settlement in Nairobi where she founded the Korogocho Young Mums CBO to support adolescent girls and young women facing teenage pregnancy, GBV, and…

From Invisible To Indispensible Maya, Nawiri ladies CBOCall me Maya, I was born and raised In Mukuru slums of Nairobi Kenya. Before becoming part of the She leads program I felt silenced and marginalised, Unsure of how to express myself.This became a hurdle especially as a queer person in a…

My Journey into Advocacy and Inclusion Mary MurwaThree years ago, I took a leap into the unknown. I walked away from a promising career in engineering and into the dynamic and uncertain world of advocacy.At the time, I didn't have formal training in social work or community development. The language…

A journey of growth, development, and wisdom Zawadi Anthony, GEM TRUST, TEENSEED AFRICA, KiambiuMy journey with she leads began in October 2021. I came in as a GYW under Teenseed African an organisation that works in Kiambiu informal settlements. At the time I was playing the role of running their…