Educating and Empowering Girls in Ndhiwa – Rural Kenya
Twende Pamoja, with the generous support of Team Kenya, continues to transform the lives of vulnerable girls in Ndhiwa Sub-County, Homa Bay County, through education, mentorship, and community empowerment initiatives. Many girls in the region face significant challenges, including poverty, gender-based violence, child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and limited access to quality education. These barriers prevent […]
Strengthening Community action against Gender-Based Violence in Ndhiwa
Gender Based Violence(GBV) Awareness Forum Twende Pamoja successfully conducted a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness Forum at Ndhiwa Hospital Comprehensive School grounds, bringing together approximately 300 participants, including pupils, teachers, parents, youth, and community members. The forum provided a safe and inclusive platform for learning, dialogue, and collective action to prevent gender-based violence and promote safer […]
Celebrating Teachers Who Inspire: Honoring Madam Pauline Omonge on World Teachers’ Day
Every year on World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the women and men who shape our futures through their patience, strength, and vision. But for many girls, a teacher is more than an educator. A teacher is a defender of their rights, a voice that insists they matter, and often, the first person who shows them […]
Vivian Omwanda’s story: She Was Once the Girl Who Needed Support – Now She’s the Woman Who Gives It
My story is one of resilience, hope, and possibility – a journey that would not have been possible without the support of Twende Pamoja Organization I first became part of the Twende Pamoja family in 2015, when I was in Class 7 at Koduogo Primary School. At that time, my future was uncertain. Financial challenges […]
No Shoes, No Limits: How a Village Girl Became a Football Star
Ida Tom’s Journey Through Football Humble Beginnings in Ndhiwa In the quiet rural village of Ndhiwa, where cultural norms often shape the future of young girls, Ida Tom dreamed of something different. Reserved and uncertain, she joined the Girls Football for Empowerment project by Twende Pamoja with little more than curiosity and a spark of […]
Team Kenya’s Inspiring Visit to Twende Pamoja
Volunteers Sparking Hope, Unity, and Lasting Impact In June 2025, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming four incredible volunteers from Team Kenya to Twende Pamoja. Jess, Ellise, Cache-Dior and Amy arrived not only with their skills and stories, but with hearts full of kindness, humility and curiosity. From the very start, they felt like […]
The Power of a Mother: Millicent’s Legacy of Strength and Hope
The Power of a Mother: Millicent’s Legacy of Strength and Hope In a world where resilience is often quietly lived, the story of Millicent Okeno shines like a beacon of strength, courage, and transformation. A widow and mother of three, Millicent’s life is a living testament to the power of determination and the impact of […]
Meet Vivian Adhiambo, an aspiring Orthopedic Surgeon
Vivian is a remarkable 16-year-old student at Ogande Girls High School. Her journey is one of unwavering determination, resilience, and the invaluable support of Twende Pamoja. In 2019, Vivian’s life took a profound turn when she was admitted to Ogande Girls High School, setting her on the path towards her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education […]
Changing Lives: The Story of Rosemary
Rosemary lives with her mother and severely disabled brother, her father died. Rosemary’s mother is unable to leave her son to work so the family has little money or day to day essentials. Rosemary was identified as a vulnerable student by Twende Pamoja, and was enrolled in her school’s Girls Support Group. Rosemary has received […]
Small-scale Farmer Transforms Her Life and Family with Innovative Agriculture Techniques
Meet Milka Atieno, a small-scale farmer from Ndhiwa who has transformed her life and family through innovative agriculture techniques. Milka Atieno is a small scale farmer and mother of seven children. She and her husband rely on farming and burning charcoal for income to support their family. However, these activities alone were not sufficient to […]
