This episode is like no other on the Say YES to yourself! podcast.

Wendy hosts, Cindy Rodriguez, founder of Elimu Girls and Kristi Nellor, fellow Elimu Girl board member where they share their behind the scenes challenges as they collectively and individually prepare for their trip to Kenya.

Tune in to hear the captivating stories of these extraordinary women, as they openly discuss the obstacles they've faced. Prepare to be inspired as they shed light on the profound significance of authentic friendships and unwavering support that enable them to navigate the exhilarating highs and challenging lows.

About Elimu Girls:

Elimu Girls empowers Her to become community leaders and entrepreneurs ensuring financial freedom, self-worth, and equality.

Based in the coastal region of Eastern Kenya. Our girls are from small rural villages in Kilifi County. The Sewing College is in Malindi which is the largest city of the Kilifi County (pop. 1.5 million). On the city’s outskirts, farmers and rural people live in thatched-roof huts with incomes of less than $1 USD a day.

Local Challenges include:

• Poverty
• Sex Tourism
• Child Marriage
• Female Genital Mutilation

Reports show:

• 73% of Kenyans live in rural areas. (GIRLS NOT BRIDES)
• 70% of the population in extreme poverty are women and girls. (UN MDG 2010 REPORT)
• 45% of children under the age of 18 experience poverty. (UNICEF, KENYA 2017)
• 33% of girls are married before the age of 18 in developing countries. (ICRW, INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN)
• 22% of girls aged 15-19 years in Kilifi County have begun childbearing; a higher percentage than the national average. (UNICEF ANNUAL REPORT KENYA 2017)

Elimu Girls is part of Elimu-USA 501C3. An international development organization that runs projects in Kenya to help children live life to the fullest through access to education and a healthy living environment.

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