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Neema Project Neema provides vulnerable young women in Kenya with skills training, counseling, and discipleship.
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Nine students graduated from Neema this week! Our Kenya staff team says, “It was such a colorful day, full of joy and ex...
12/18/2025

Nine students graduated from Neema this week! Our Kenya staff team says, “It was such a colorful day, full of joy and excitement while celebrating our students who made it to their final year.” More than 350 people attended the graduation ceremony and celebrated together, including guardians, members of the community, staff, and students. Some highlights of the day:

🎶 The first and second-year students performed a special song dedicated to the graduates. It thanked them for the wonderful time they had together, telling them how much they’ll be missed, and wishing them well as they enter their next stage in life.
💛 The graduates shared how Neema has impacted them and expressed their gratitude to their staff, Grace Partners, guardians, and peers who’ve encouraged them.
🎓 Staff issued certificates to the graduates and saw staff, families, and friends give gifts to them. It was a moment of joy and happiness as the students were embraced by their loved ones and congratulated for their years of hard work.
💃🏾 The staff and all who attended the ceremony got a chance to dance and celebrate with the graduates. It was a lively moment, full of laughter and excitement!
🎂 Cake cutting was also a major part of the event. The graduates were each given a piece of cake by the Program Director and chaplain and then the graduates gave everyone who attended the event a piece of cake.

Thank you for making this day possible for our beautiful Class of 2025!

Starting in 2026, there will be 30 little ones at Neema! These children are not only provided with their basic needs lik...
12/16/2025

Starting in 2026, there will be 30 little ones at Neema! These children are not only provided with their basic needs like warm clothing, shoes, and a cozy bed, but also begin their education. When their mothers are in class, two-year-old children start our mini-preschool where they develop a strong foundation for school when their mother graduates.

But we need your help to continue providing for these children. Right now, the children at Neema don’t have a playground area—and we’d love to change that! With your support, we can build a space where children can play and grow. We also want to provide a small library so teachers and mothers can read to their children, extra clothes to help keep little ones warm and dry, and early childhood training for our nursery staff.

Caring for children, educating them, and helping their mothers means future generations can live a new story—a story of children who reach school age without malnourishment or neglect. A story of safety, love, and hope.

Provide for children this Christmas! (Link below.)

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19 new students and 13 children will be joining Neema in the New Year—for a total of 57 young women and 30 children! The...
12/12/2025

19 new students and 13 children will be joining Neema in the New Year—for a total of 57 young women and 30 children! The reality is that many students come with only a few used clothes and a pair of flip-flops. Today, you can send them a Christmas gift that gives them the comfort of a home away from home.

After you give, you’ll also have the opportunity to send a short note to the students! Shop now: neemaproject.org/gifts

Maria* grew up in a tumultuous home environment. She was then still a young teenager when she discovered she was pregnan...
12/10/2025

Maria* grew up in a tumultuous home environment. She was then still a young teenager when she discovered she was pregnant. This meant the end of her schooling—without support from the baby's father or her family, the idea of continuing education while raising a baby seemed impossible.

She then heard about Neema’s program for young women — including teenage mothers. At Neema, Maria began working through her shame and pain, found peace in her role as a mother, and ultimately fell in love with her daughter.

Maria’s healing journey was beginning and she felt that she could see the light at the end of the tunnel once again. During these three years, Maria grew emotionally and gained skills that will set her up for independence and give her a path out of poverty.

She said, “I am so hopeful that by the time I leave Neema, I will walk out as a stronger, wiser, and more empowered version of myself.”

And this is where Maria is today.

In just a few days, she’ll be wearing a cap and gown, and receiving a certificate of graduation.

Read Maria’s full story and about her future plans on our blog! (Link in bio.)

*Pseudonym used for anonymity.

This year’s Fashion Show included an extra layer of encouragement for Neema students thanks to a special partnership wit...
12/08/2025

This year’s Fashion Show included an extra layer of encouragement for Neema students thanks to a special partnership with the Dansko Foundation!

This year Neema students walked the runway in beautiful brand-new Dansko Footwear leather dress shoes—shoes that enhanced their original designs and helped these strong young women feel confident, seen, and celebrated. The surprise and joy when they saw the shoes was real! The fun of trying on different styles, finding the right pair, and wearing beautiful new shoes is universal.

Going even beyond the generous gift of shoes, members of Dansko’s creative team also joined the Neema students for a special webinar, sharing encouragement, career insights, and the reminder that their creativity has real value in the world.

We’re deeply thankful to the Dansko Foundation for walking with the young women at Neema, investing in their confidence, creativity, and future careers, and reminding them:

✨ You are worthy.
✨ Your talent matters.
✨ Your dreams are possible.

Celebrate the season by purchasing a gift that will support those who need it most! Shop our Holiday Gift Catalog to pro...
12/06/2025

Celebrate the season by purchasing a gift that will support those who need it most! Shop our Holiday Gift Catalog to provide a vulnerable young woman and child with items they need, and bring dreams to life.

Purchase a gift in someone’s honor or instead of a holiday present! No matter how small, every gift—such as a mattress, diapers, training tools, or mosquito net—is making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young women.

Shop now: neemaproject.org/gifts

Thanks to YOU, each graduate will be provided with a sewing machine and starter kit! These are the tools she needs to li...
12/03/2025

Thanks to YOU, each graduate will be provided with a sewing machine and starter kit! These are the tools she needs to lift herself and her family out of poverty.

It’s because of the generosity of people like you that a young woman who just graduated from Neema can say:

“I’m really excited about the person I have become…I have grown so much emotionally. Now, I have become someone who encourages others…I feel truly changed. By the time I leave Neema, I know I’ll be a completely transformed person. I’ve learned to make independent decisions, something I didn’t know how to do before and that has given me so much confidence.”

We are so grateful for this community rallying behind the young women at Neema and all we can say is thank you!

A sewing machine builds independence and confidence. For a Neema graduate, owning her own equipment means she’s not depe...
12/02/2025

A sewing machine builds independence and confidence. For a Neema graduate, owning her own equipment means she’s not dependent on others to find work or borrow tools. She can plan, save, and make business decisions for herself. That sense of agency—“I can do this”—is powerful.

One graduate says, “There was a time I believed I would never become anything in life, but Neema has transformed my story into something beautiful, something I cherish with all my heart.”

They’ve worked hard. They’re ready. TODAY, on , let’s give them the tools to thrive!

Providing her with a sewing machine and starter kit will enable her to have steady income and lift herself and her family out of poverty. Donate NOW: www.neemaproject.org/giving-tuesday-2025

12/02/2025

The Fashion Show is one of the most meaningful days of the year for our students. Young women wear their own designs with heads held high and see pride in their family’s eyes. ✨

This , YOU can secure this transformation for young women who will graduate this month. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for new sewing machines and starter kits for each of these students. This gift will give her the tools she needs to start her own business. 🎁

Will you empower a young woman today with the tools she needs to lift herself and her family out of poverty? Give NOW at neemaproject.org

A sewing machine creates a reliable income stream. In rural Kenya, jobs are scarce and young women have few options to e...
12/01/2025

A sewing machine creates a reliable income stream. In rural Kenya, jobs are scarce and young women have few options to earn a living. A sewing machine gives her a skill-based livelihood right where she lives. She can take tailoring orders, make school uniforms, repair clothes, or produce items for local markets, turning her Neema training into daily income.

One graduate says, “I never imagined I would make it to my final year. Looking back, I’m so grateful that Neema didn’t give up on me during those early years... Being here has helped me see things more clearly. I have grown, matured, and learned so much…I am so hopeful that by the time I leave Neema, I will walk out as a stronger, wiser, and more empowered version of myself.”

This Giving Tuesday, join us in equipping each of Neema’s graduates with a sewing machine and a starter kit to launch their own businesses and build a future out of poverty! Donate today: neemaproject.org/giving-tuesday-2025

$15 Is what many families in rural Kenya earn in one week Is what you can give right now to empower a graduate to begin ...
11/30/2025

$15
Is what many families in rural Kenya earn in one week
Is what you can give right now to empower a graduate to begin a small business that will empower her family
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25
The percentage of girls married before age 18 in rural Kenya
The amount of money you can donate now to give young women tools to be independent
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42
The percentage of women in rural Kenya who believe a man is sometimes justified in beating his wife
Give $42 now to heal and empower a young woman in rural Kenya
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To become empowered, a woman gains viable options and the ability to decide how she will live her life. This , empower Neema graduates today with sewing machines to give them choices in life!

Give today: neemaproject.org/giving-tuesday-2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for YOU. It’s because of people like you who believe in a world where every girl is em...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for YOU. It’s because of people like you who believe in a world where every girl is empowered with access to an education and a life free from poverty. We’re grateful to work with you—our donors, Grace Partners, church partners, and foundation partners—in this mission. 💛



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