12/03/2025
đź’›Today we join the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We honor one of our own - a young woman whose voice and journey show what leadership becomes when you create space for it. Marion joined HER Lab West Pokot hosted at Perur Rays Of Hope. in May 2025 to study Cosmetology, stepping in with determination and hope. Marion aims to graduate in April 2026 with skills that prepare her for dignified work and give her the ability to create opportunities for others.
She shares her experience in her own words: “I have gained skills that will help me support my family. When I graduate, I want to start a cosmetology business and employ persons with disabilities like me because I know we can. The support system at HER Lab has built my confidence and I now speak up. I ask parents and communities to protect and educate children with disabilities.”
Marion’s growth reminds us why spaces like HER Lab matter. She is building a future defined by dignity, agency, and impact. As we mark this day, Global Give Back Circle and its partners reaffirm our commitment to creating environments where young persons with disabilities learn, grow, and lead with confidence. ✨
Mastercard Foundation