Women Empowerment Archives

A ministry designed to provide either a micro loan or donation coupled with an education and training in business management. The projects can be for individuals or a group of women working together. There is a community and bible study element included in the trainings. Ideally, the project would help women generate their own income to provide for their families and they would learn proper business tactics to become self-sustaining and continue to grow and develop their business potential.

Faith That Perseveres: The Oloserian Women’s Journey

Jennifer Yount2026-07-04T09:59:36-05:00July 4th, 2026|Kenya, Women Empowerment|

When our team arrived at Lydia's homestead in Kajiado on June 10, we were welcomed by more than a meeting—we were welcomed into a community. Before the women gathered, we visited the group's beekeeping project and Lydia's newly renovated poultry house (read her testimony), made possible through grant support from the Women's Empowerment Program. As [...]

From One Chicken to New Hope: Lydiah’s Story

Jennifer Yount2026-07-04T09:25:03-05:00July 4th, 2026|Kenya, Sustainability, Women Empowerment|

Just a few months ago, Lydiah Naserian wondered if her poultry project would survive. Her chicken house was poorly designed, making it difficult for young chicks to move safely. Eggs often fell and broke before they could be sold, and the small structure could hold only about 20 chickens. Instead of providing a reliable source [...]

Love in Action: How a Group of Widows is Finding Hope Through Faith and Community

Jennifer Yount2026-07-03T16:42:27-05:00July 3rd, 2026|Kenya, Women Empowerment|

On June 12, our team visited the Aka Ndiwa AIC Kavumbu Women's Empowerment Group, where eight women gathered at AIC Kavumbu Church for a morning filled with fellowship, encouragement, and gratitude. Before the meeting began, the women shared breakfast together, catching up like family—a beautiful reflection of the community God is building among them. Pastor [...]

NASARUNI WOMEN GROUP IN EMBOLIEI, KAJIADO

Jennifer Yount2025-07-28T19:07:09-05:00July 28th, 2025|Sustainability, Women Empowerment|

On Wednesday, July 23rd, Florah visited one of our newest WEP (Women Empowerment Program) Groups, deep in Maasai land in Kajiado, Kenya. The group is called Nasaruni, which means ‘rescued,’ ‘helped,’ or ‘saved.’ The ladies chose this name for their group because they felt that they had been in other groups that had not been [...]

Empowering Women Leaders in Oltepesi, Kenya

Jennifer Yount2025-06-05T13:24:33-05:00June 5th, 2025|Women Empowerment|

On May 15th, 2025, the TLAfrica Kenya office had the joy of hosting a dynamic training session for 77 women leaders from the Maasai community in Oltepesi, Kajiado County. These inspiring women—serving as Chairladies, Secretaries, and Treasurers for over 23 self-help groups—came from areas including Otepesi, Emboliei, Ole-kimunke, and Lerujat. Many of the women are [...]

WEP UPDATE :: Wendo Wa Aka Ndiwa (Love of the Widows) in Makueni, Kenya

Jennifer Yount2024-09-30T11:20:48-05:00September 30th, 2024|Women Empowerment|

The Wendo wa aka Ndiwa Women Group in Makueni consists of 15 widows from different denominations. When we visited them for the first time in 2023, the women expressed a desire to support each other in their widowhood and to help each member to be economically stable. To achieve this goal, they desired to meet regularly for [...]

Sometimes We All Need An Extra Boost – Womens Empowerment in DR Congo

Jennifer Yount2024-05-01T13:27:08-05:00May 1st, 2024|Sustainability, Women Empowerment|

At the heart of TLAfrica is a mission to be a beacon of support and opportunity for East Africans to be resilient, empowered and self-sustainable. Our Women's Empowerment Program, started by Salome Ntamushabora, is the foundation in which we direct this effort for women and their families. Last August, Nelson Kilonzo, TLAfrica's program director, embarked [...]

Meet the New “Wamama wa Talanta” Women’s Group!

Jennifer Yount2020-10-30T11:20:16-05:00October 30th, 2020|Women Empowerment|

Can you imagine it? The entire world is in fear of this unknown virus that is killing millions. The cities are in lock-down. You've already been struggling to provide food and basic needs for you family. Steady work is hard to find. And when you get home, your disabled child needs your assistance. We're [...]

Scovia’s Testimony || Women Empowerment Program

Jennifer Yount2020-09-14T16:34:48-05:00September 3rd, 2020|Cow Project, Women Empowerment|

Scovia participates in TLAfrica's Women Empowerment Program. Scovia lives in the rural parts of Bungoma, Kenya. She received a cow from TLAfrica to help support her family through farming and agriculture. The cow provides milk for her family and to sell, while also providing much needed manure for her crops. Like many in the region, [...]

Tugirurkundo Sheep Project :: Women’s Empowerment Projects

Jennifer Yount2020-07-07T17:45:47-05:00July 7th, 2020|Sustainability, Women Empowerment|

"TUGIRURUKUNDO" SHEEP PROJECT, NYABIHU WOMEN GROUP Historical Background of the Project Nyabihu is a district in Western Province, Rwanda, which borders Eastern DR Congo, near Lake Kivu. Mukamira is the main city. The Nyabihu district is known for growing very good tea and great fishing for Tilapia. A group of 24 underprivileged women from a [...]