During the development of the Farming Excellence Center, Ramadhan became aware of the project and seized the opportunity to begin training in sustainable farming.

In Kenya, apprentices usually have to pay for their training. The Farming Excellence Center takes a different approach: Ramadhan receives a monthly allowance. This not only recognizes his work but also ensures he can fully focus on his one-year training program.

Ramadhan comes from a nearby area where his family owns land—and that is exactly what he plans to use. He is hardworking, reliable, and eager to understand sustainable agriculture in practice.
His goal is clear: after completing his training, he wants to apply what he has learned at home and gradually build his own sustainable farm.

Damaris is a young, energetic woman who reached out to Mama Afrika three years ago. After initial attempts to build a livelihood with a second-hand shoe shop and challenging experiences working in a garment factory, it became clear how difficult it is to secure a stable income under uncertain working conditions.

Together, a new path was defined: in March 2026, Damaris began a tailoring apprenticeship with an experienced trainer—an opportunity she embraced with great determination.

Thanks to the generous support of a donor, her training, living expenses, and her son’s school fees are covered. Her son is still living several hundred kilometers away with his grandparents, but Damaris is working step by step toward a future where they can live together again.

Josephine has been part of the Mama Afrika community since its early days. Shortly after the organization was founded, she trained as a tailor and successfully built a stable livelihood in the years that followed.

However, the pandemic changed everything: income collapsed while her responsibilities increased. After a tragic accident, Josephine now cares not only for her own son but also for her niece and nephew, including covering their school fees.

To secure her long-term income, she completed over a year of college training. With great dedication and perseverance, she achieved her goal and can now train young women to become tailors herself. This opens up not only a new source of income but also the opportunity to pass on her knowledge and create perspectives for others.

Christine approached us during our support trip in 2023 with a clear request: she did not ask for money, but for education. Through determination and perseverance, she successfully completed her training and now holds diplomas as a masseuse and hairdresser, and also offers manicure and pedicure services—skills that should open doors to hotel jobs.

However, the economic situation in Kenya’s coastal region after the pandemic makes it difficult to earn a living. At the same time, Christine carries significant responsibility: she cares for her late brother’s son, pays his school fees, and regularly contributes to the medical treatment of her seriously ill mother.

To build a more stable future, Christine is now looking for a small shop where she can fully utilize her skills and generate a reliable income.