Education & Skills Development 

Investing in Brighter Futures

We are committed to transforming lives through education and skills development in the Korogocho slums and neighboring communities. We equip children, youth, and young mothers with the knowledge, mentorship, and practical skills they need to break the cycle of poverty. Our programs focus on literacy, life skills, vocational training, and entrepreneurship, helping participants build confidence and create sustainable livelihoods. By investing in education and youth empowerment, Empowered Dreams Initiative is nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers across Korogocho, Babadogo, Gomongo, Kariobangi, and Dandora.

Education Support for Children & Youth

Many children in informal settlements and rural communities face barriers such as poverty, limited school resources, and social challenges. EDI provides:

• School Supplies & Fees Support: Helping learners stay in school through donations of books, uniforms, and tuition support.
  
  

• After-School Mentorship Clubs: Creating safe spaces for learning, life-skills development, and character building.
  
  

• Literacy & Numeracy Enhancement: Supporting early learners through reading and basic arithmetic programs in collaboration with local schools and teachers.
  
  

• Digital Learning Opportunities: Introducing learners to basic computer skills, online literacy, and safe internet use.
  
  

📍 Example: In the Korogocho slums, EDI works with local schools to provide mentorship and after-school learning support for children at risk of dropping out.

Mentorship & Leadership Development

Our mentorship program connects learners and youth with mentors who guide them academically, socially, and emotionally.
Focus areas include:

• Leadership & self-esteem building
  
  

• Emotional intelligence (EQ) training
  
  

• Career awareness and goal setting
  
  

• Guidance for girls on menstrual health, safety, and empowerment
  
  

💬 Impact: Young girls who go through EDI mentorship programs show increased school attendance, confidence, and leadership involvement in their schools and communities.

Skills Training & Economic Empowerment

For young mothers and unemployed youth, EDI provides hands-on vocational training to unlock self-reliance and economic freedom.
Training areas include:

• Tailoring and beadwork
  
  

• Hairdressing and beauty therapy
  
  

• Baking and catering
  
  

• Urban agriculture (kitchen gardening, organic farming)
  
  

• Eco-friendly entrepreneurship (waste recycling, crafts, reusable sanitary pads)
  
  

Our goal is to transform learning into earning — helping participants start small businesses or gain access to employment.

Digital Skills for the Future

As part of our effort to build 21st-century competencies, we offer basic ICT and digital literacy training to youth and women.
This includes:

• Computer basics (typing, email, document creation)
  
  

• Online safety and communication
  
  

• Introduction to remote work and digital marketing for small enterprises
  
  

🌍 Long-term Goal: Establish a “Digital Empowerment Hub” to connect rural youth with online work and innovation opportunities.

Partnerships in Education

EDI collaborates with:

• Local schools and community centers to strengthen learning outcomes
  
  

• ECDAN for early childhood advocacy and holistic child development
  
  

• Corporate partners for scholarship and skill-building sponsorships
  
  

• Volunteer mentors who share expertise in teaching, psychology, and youth leadership
  
  

🕊️ Vision

“A community where every child learns, every youth leads, and every mother earns — building a future of dignity, opportunity, and purpose.”