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Raising leaders.

Adolescence should be a time to explore, grow, and build confidence. Yet for many young people across Africa, it’s weighed down by school pressure, family expectations, and financial worries.

At Mama Mzazi, we’re changing that. We help parents and children develop the skills, confidence, and connection they need to build strong, supportive families where every child can thrive. Because when children thrive, communities flourish.

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Mama Mzazi’s Budding Leaders

The Budding Leaders Program is a life skills training and psychosocial support program for pre-teens and teens. Adolescents should be a time:

  • Decrease the chances of school dropout;
  • Enhance self-esteem and self-confidence, and
  • Decrease the likelihood of initiating drug and alcohol use.
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Testimonials

When I first arrived I was not keen to people and not being aware of my peers but after the first lesson everything changed. I became more social and gained more gratitude for the things I have. I learnt how to interact and how to understand others better making my conversation better and to diffuse and not ignite conflicts."
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“Before my daughter joined the Budding Leaders, she used to have anger issues which strained our relationship. After Mentorship she is more accommodating, she has also become more organized and focused. She told me her personality is a planner.”
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"The program has significantly improved my self-awareness by helping me understand my values and motivations. Before the Budding Leaders Program, I didn't spend much time thinking about what truly mattered to me.”
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We've been using the Emotional checkin thermometer it is so so helpful when you can't put words to your feelings. Also we've been practicing letting them figure out their solutions before swooping in to assist.”
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“I have been focused in my studies this term, I used to think that math is hard but I built my confidence and got 72% which is a big improvement from 42%. I also joined football club and I love school more.”
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“Before joining the Budding Leaders she used to keep bad company but is now choosing her friends wisely,”
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"They understand each student and they involve fun in the immersive learning and the teachers are kind."
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"Mama Mzazi is helping us break dysfunctional cycles and in the process heal as parents."
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Adolescence should be a time of hope and discovery — not pressure, fear, or uncertainty. Yet, too many young people in Africa face overwhelming challenges that derail their potential.

At Mama Mzazi, we’re changing that. Through our Budding Leaders Program, we equip children with life skills and psychosocial support to help them thrive. So far, we’ve reached +4,000 children across 9 counties in Kenya — and we’re just getting started!

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