Merry-Go-Strong

Merry-Go-Strong Our partnership with the community of Gatunga, Kenya aims to support women and children by supporting and expanding their craft, mind, and resources.

Although founded in 2014, Merry-Go-Strong would not exist without the beginning of another story. In October of 1995, Aniceta Kiriga had the courage to take a stand against Female Ge***al Mutilation - a practice with the rate of 99.5% at that time. The dangers of the practice sent Aniceta into action as her own daughter approached the age at which girls are circumcised. She founded the Tharaka Wom

en’s Welfare Program - TWWP - as a community based organization with the mission of working to eradicate Female Ge***al Mutilation - FGM. Through grassroots efforts, TWWP advocates, educates, and mobilizes the community about the harmful effects of FGM while also providing the Alternative Rite of Passage for the girls of the community. The Alternative Rite of Passage - or ARP - is a week long event where adolescent girls throughout the Tharaka Nithi County gather to celebrate the transition to womanhood. The girls learn about relationships, sexuality, development, health, and human rights in lieu of FGM. Graduates of the ARP have the incredible opportunity for scholarships. In a place where education and success are nearly synonymous, the value of these scholarships is indescribable. The mothers of these children were so inspired by their girls that, they too, sought after education. TWWP expanded into helping found literacy groups that empower the women of the community. The groups give them the ability to share the same joy and excitement education brings to their daughters. While TWWP is able to provide scholarships for a large number of girls, the fundraising-based foundation is unable to provide scholarships for all of the girls. That’s where we at Merry-Go-Strong come in. We are working with the women and girls of the community to see the value in the traditional crafts they have know for years and also introducing new crafts they can test out with the resources available. With this added income, more women and girls will be able to afford school fees and work towards fulfilling their dreams!

Getting ready for a trunk show! The kitty is optional with your purchase.
02/08/2020

Getting ready for a trunk show! The kitty is optional with your purchase.

01/11/2020

These are happy women! School fees can now be paid.

My friends get better every year. These are just a few of my favorites.
01/11/2020

My friends get better every year. These are just a few of my favorites.

01/11/2020

The women of Kiumbe Village in Kenya have been very busy! They are amazing in every way.

Selling baskets at the Monona Terrace!
12/07/2019

Selling baskets at the Monona Terrace!

06/07/2019

MGS gave all of the women from the Kiumbe Adult Literacy Group, water tanks and gutters. They were shocked. They told us that this will save them hours each day and provide them with an opportunity to collect water at their homes.

Florence is definitely no longer a beginner 😊
06/07/2019

Florence is definitely no longer a beginner 😊

Liugia just keeps getting better!
06/07/2019

Liugia just keeps getting better!

05/05/2019

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Yahara Bay sale starting soon! 11am-5pm. See you there!
04/27/2019

Yahara Bay sale starting soon! 11am-5pm. See you there!

Just a reminder we will be at the Yahara Bay Pop-Up Market tomorrow from 11am-5pm! We will be selling our handwoven Keny...
04/26/2019

Just a reminder we will be at the Yahara Bay Pop-Up Market tomorrow from 11am-5pm! We will be selling our handwoven Kenyan baskets.

Hint hint...Mother’s Day is coming up soon.😉

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