Posts Tagged ‘empowerment’
Ubuntu: Pay It Forward
Ever since Cass, our Founder and CEO, delivered her TEDx talk in 2015, she has been looking for a meaningful way to practically embed the beautiful philosophy of Ubuntu into both the everyday work of So They Can and our broader vision for the future. Recently, Cass connected with a generous donor who spoke about…
Read MoreSo They Can welcomes Australia’s latest giving fund policy reforms
In Australia, giving funds serve as a common vehicle for charitable giving, allowing individuals, families, and businesses to contribute tax-deductible donations to a fund, which are later distributed as grants to Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs). Known as Public (PuAFs) or Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) for tax purposes, the funds may also be strategically managed and…
Read MoreAddressing the more complex barriers to education: Kenya’s Community Development Program
At So They Can, it is through our Education Program that we implement all the essentials for quality education – from infrastructure to teacher training to school management. However, achieving our ultimate aim of tackling poverty through access to quality education also requires a deep, nuanced and culturally appropriate understanding of the multiple barriers that…
Read MoreStrengthening the Fight to End Child Marriage: So They Can Staff Join Girls Not Brides Leadership
So They Can was delighted that two of our Nakuru officers – Franklin Arukudi and Moses Gachunji – were recently appointed to committee positions for the Central and South Rift Region Chapter of Girls Not Brides Kenya. For the committee, Moses was appointed to the Secretariat as Coordinator for Nakuru and Baringo counties and Franklin…
Read MoreGrowing Hope: Lesaffre Kenya Joins So They Can to End Child Hunger
Last year, So They Can partnered with Lesaffre North America to take on one of the biggest challenges facing children in Kenya and Tanzania: hunger. Together, we are in the process of installing Drip Irrigation Systems across school farms in 9 of our partner schools, helping thousands of children access reliable, nutritious meals through school feeding programs. Building on this…
Read MoreChampions of Change: How 116 Mothers and Fathers Are Ending Violence and Keeping Children in School
A remarkable movement is quietly transforming the lives of children in rural Tanzania — one voice, one family, one village at a time. So They Can’s Champion Mothers and Fathers — 116 everyday heroes trained and empowered by So They Can to protect children’s rights, prevent violence, and keep children in school. ‘So They Can…
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