Linet’s story

In primary school, Linet was bright, and dreamed of becoming a successful Kenyan fashion designer when she grew up. The future was exciting. Until she was 11, when her parents died within six months of each other. Linet went to live with relatives in Nairobi, where...
Why TVET, why girls and young women?

Why TVET, why girls and young women?

Families in Kenya are living hand to mouth desperate to find money for food, selling anything they have to survive. Girls and women have been hit hardest, putting them at risk of exploitation. In 2022, 75% of students were young women, and 100 women have children....

What is Seed of Hope?

Raising Futures Kenya (UK) works with its partner in Kenya who run an award-winning technical skills training programme, called Seed of Hope. There are three Seed of Hope training centres. One in the urban Dagoretti slum in Nairobi, and two in rural, remote areas;...
When Gemma met Linet

When Gemma met Linet

We’re so excited that at the end of this month, Gemma Cairney presents the BBC Radio 4 Appeal featuring Raising Futures Kenya.    Gemma will share the work of our award-winning Seed of Hope training programme through the incredibly moving story of Linet...