Sharon is 19 and the head
girl at St Michael’s Holy Unity school. “Form
four is next year. My favourite subject is
English, I love it. When I finish school I want to be a manager. Any company,
any business, organization - provided I am a manager” she says. With such set
career ambitions, does Sharon think Girl Power have helped her prepare to leave
school? “Yeah sure, they help prepare girls for the challenges girls face after
school and they encourage them and they talk about everything. Girl Power is
still new in this school of ours, but we will learn more”.
“Girl Power is really a
nice organization. Since Girl Power has been around they have really helped
girls, it’s been talking about girls’ issues, enlightening them and making
girls identify their talents also. They enroll girls in various activities,
like sports, knowing about health and knowing about everything that concerns themselves. It helps them appreciate themselves, take
themselves as they are and love themselves more than anyone can think of”.
“I live in Kibera with my
Aunt. I was born here. I don’t like the situation and that is why I
work hard so that I can change the situation in the nearby future. I want to go to university. I would like to
prosper, I hope to pass my examination next year, go to the university of
Nairobi, pursue my further studies. I would like our school to perform better
as well. I love my aunt, she is there
for me. I would like to congratulate
Girl Power and also thank them for what they are doing. Reaching out for girls, talking to them,
teaching them, it is very hard to find such an organization talking about
girls’ issues. I would like them to
continue with the same spirit”.
Written by Hannah Collins, volunteer at Girl Power
Approved by Dr Liz Odera, director at Sadili Oval Sports Academy
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