The Budding Leaders

Creating a world with more confident adolescents who know their self worth

– “Wajijue na Wajiamini” –

Some Statistics

If someone asked you on average how many students attain a C+ and above in their KCSE results each year, what would you say?………It’s okay, I’ll wait 🙂

In 2023 just 22% of the 899,453 students who sat for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education attained a mean grade of C+ and above; with only 11% being Girls. (Standard Media Post)

In addition, the Ministry of Health stated that Kenya was the 3rd Highest in terms of teenage pregnancies (reference), with 110,821 pregnancies reported in adolescents aged 10 – 19 years in the first 5 months of 2023 alone (reference).

15 - 24 Years

Substance Prevalence Population Affected
Alcohol 5.2 367,608
Tobacco 3.2 230,130
Khat 3.6 259,954
Cannabis 2.7 193,430
Prescription Drugs 0.1 8,328
Polydrugs (multiple drugs) 3.8 267,454
At least one substance 8.9 632,846

Furthermore, a report by NACADA shows that 1 in every 11 youths aged 15 -24 years (632,846) were currently using at least one drug or substance of abuse with alcohol having the highest usage among youths (reference).

So what is the Budding Leaders Program?

The Budding Leaders Program is a training and mentorship program focused on providing adolescent girls with the skills and tools they need to succeed in life.

Sparked by the stories represented by “Wanjiku and other 10-16 year old girls who are forced out of school due to substance addiction or teenage pregnancy. As well as, the stories of “Mueni” and other 16-18 year old girls who go into early marriage because they do not see another future for themselves.

What We Offer

The Budding Leaders Program, can be offered as a school club/program as well as a community club/program, with a focus on:

Track 1:
Confidence Building

We start with creating an understanding of one's self and how they show up to the world. We build the girls' belief in their own internal capabilities, fostering self-confidence and personal growth.

Track 2:
Leadership Skills

Here we create awareness on what it takes to be a great leader and the different skills required in leadership such as problem solving. We also create exposure to other great leaders.

Track 3:
Entrepreneurship Skills

Here we teach the basics of running a business. If a girl is unable to transition into higher learning, she is not left vulnerable and can start a small business to sustain herself and save.

Track 4:
Career Progress

Here we help the budding leaders identify ways to succeed in their ideal career path based on their personality and areas of interest

We look to journey with the girls as we build their CONFIDENCE, develop their LEADERSHIP muscles, spark their ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT and help them make informed CAREER decisions. We incorporate FUN activities in all our sessions to make them memorable and enjoyable for the children.

To Learn More about the benefits of Youth Mentorship, Click Here. To register your school or child for the Budding Leaders Program or even to express interest in a consultation, click on the button below.

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