MTOTO BORA MAMA MKAKAVU PROGRAM

(A Child Well Brought Up Is A Product of a Strong Woman)

In Kenya, the lives of single mothers in Nairobi’s slums are marked by a relentless struggle for survival and dignity amidst overwhelming challenges. Their resilience is remarkable, but the need for comprehensive support systems and empowerment initiatives is clear to break the cycle of poverty and enable a better future for them and their children.

These slums are rough places. There’s a lot of sexual and gender-based violence, substance abuse, and not many ways to make a decent living.

Every day is a battle. That’s the reality for these moms. 

Women are dealing with violence, barely scraping by, and facing choices no one should have to make. It’s not just about being poor; it’s about surviving in a place that’s constantly trying to knock you down. Women have to take whatever work they can find, and it’s usually not much, selling second-hand clothes or doing hair, and sometimes, things get so tough that they have to turn to sex work. It’s all about trying to feed their kids and keep a roof over their heads.

So, why do they need our support? Well, it’s not just about money. These women are strong, no doubt about it. But imagine the chronic stress and the toll it takes on them, mentally and emotionally. They’re fighting battles on all fronts, and that’s where we come in.

MTOTO BORA MAMA MKAKAVU PROGRAM

We’ve got to think about empowerment. This means giving them the tools to not just survive but to thrive. 

SPHT offers this program to women whose children are on the scholarship program.

1. MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP DAY OUT.

Once a month, we spend a day, away from their environment, in a safe space where they can talk about what they’re going through and realize they’re not alone in this fight.

This helps women to relax, talk and just feel safe. We also play games and help them build relationships, non-confrontational and safe relationships.

Women just have fun. It’s also a time to catch up and talk about their children and how it is going with them. 

We follow a flexible programme. This all helps women begin to have a different outlook on life and hope for a better future.  

2. MENTAL WELLNESS EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Once every 6 weeks we run mental wellness depression prevention groups and workshops on basic life skills as a mom e.g. parenting, communication, budgeting, and emotional management and skills that can get them better jobs.

In short, while we’re helping their children get an education, let’s help these moms build a life where they can stand strong, feel empowered, and break the cycle of poverty. 

It’s about giving them a fighting chance, not just for their sake but for their children too.

HOW THE PROGRAM IS RUN

Mothers of children in the scholarship program must attend workshops and group therapy. 

All travel, food and any other expenses are paid for so women dont have to worry about anything. This way they have no excuse, to not attend. 

Your support for this group of women would really help give them hope for a brighter future by enabling them to see that they can break the cycle of poverty in their lives.