Friday 13 March 2015

Happy International week of the Girl Child..

"On this International week of the Girl Child, I call on all governments to take action to end all forms of violence against girls in all parts of the world. Together, we must create a world where violence against women and girls is never tolerated and girls are always empowered to reach their full potential. "

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
nvesting in girls to equip them with skills, confidence, and life options: through family, schools, technical and vocational education and training, and health, social and economic support systems. Many thanks to Ukarimu project.
Empowering and mentoring..“Above all, Be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” Many thanks to Ukarimu project.

“Whatever you do, be different – that was the advice my mother gave me, and I can’t think of better advice for an entrepreneur. If you’re different, you will stand out.” — Anita Roddick


“How wrong is it for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself?” ― Anaïs Nin

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” — Mae West

Miss Tourism Kenya 2013 - Homa Bay County Denna Dena Achieng empowering the girls. also one of the PTA members who made it possible to happen is Jackson Otieno

"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." — Madeleine Albright


“A strong woman understands that the gifts such as logic, decisiveness, and strength are just as feminine as intuition and emotional connection. She values and uses all of her gifts.” — Nancy Rathburn

Yes we can! . agroup picture after a mentoring session."No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt

Winnie Ojanga Founder of Ukarimu Project with the girls after mentoring session.They were all happy and exited to meet her. They all wanted hugs from her and did not want to let her go...

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” — Oprah Winfrey



Empowering the next generation: “One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where you want to go.” — Sheila Murray Bethel

Ukarimu Project feeding candidates during (K.C.P.E) 2014.

Ukarimu Project feeding candidates during the National examination. 5 schools which benefitted from the feeding program are Yawoo primary,Radiro Primary,Got Kochungo Primary,Lieta primary,Kabunde primary,Pedo Primary. (5th November 2014)


Very happy and motivated candidates after eating..


No child should go to school hungry..








Ukarimu Kenya Secretary Mr. M. Akello having some light moments..


Ukarimu Kenya Secretary Mr. M. Akello and the projects co-ordinator Mr. D. Ogweno doing some good work..
Thank you!

Mentoring & Inspirational day (10.08.2014).Day 3.

It was such an inspirational afternoon. All the girls in school were happy to meet Winnie Ojanga. What a great day. What an inspirational and inspiring day
Winnie Ojanga @ Magare girls in Homabay county.

Mentoring session @ Magare girls..



Miss Tourism Homabay county Denna Achieng with the girls




Exited girls.They all wanted to hug Winnie Ojanga...



Winnie Ojanga with some of the girls after mentoring and empowerment session..

Youth empowerment.

9.08.2014 day 2. Visited orphanes.

Winnie Ojanga was humbled to spend some fun time and love with the children.They all recieved clothes and toys..