Kenya Education Fund, hosted a Women’s Seminar, “Educate Her. Empower the World,” bringing together leaders, and partners from the U.S. and Africa. The event highlighted the power of girls’ education emphasizing its impact on economic growth, health, and future leadership while addressing key global challenges.
-- The Kenya Education Fund (KEF) proudly hosted for International Women Month a Women’s Seminar - Educate Her. Empower the World. From Classroom to Leadership: The Multiplier Effect of Educating Girls. The event hosted by Kenya Education Fund in collaboration with Daughters of Destiny Foundation was moderated by Esther Amunga a non-profit Visionaire.
The event brough together students, mentors, partners, and community leaders from US and Africa for a powerful and inspiring event dedicated to empowering young women through education, leadership, and opportunity. An engaging lineup of speakers and panelists, including Mumbi Kahindo, Dr Faith Wambura Ngunjiri, Lucy Ayodo, Teresa Wasonga, Tabby Mbeky, Chris Savatia, Dom Muasya - Executive Director of KKEF and Sophia Rowe - Executive Director of Daughter of Destiny Foundations, shared personal stories, professional insights, and guidance on building confidence, pursuing education, and navigating future careers.
The Seminar explored the transformative power of girls’ education as a driver of economic growth, healthier communities, and stronger leadership across generations. Through inspiring presentations, moderated discussions, and powerful personal testimonies, speakers highlighted how educating girls increases lifetime earnings, strengthens families, and fuels broader economic development while also improving health outcomes and community wellbeing. The program emphasized the critical role of education in building leadership and decision-making power, positioning young women as future leaders in business, government, and civil society. It also addressed urgent global challenges, including climate resilience, funding gaps, and barriers to secondary education, underscoring the need for continued investment and partnerships. Featuring insights from educators, industry leaders, and KEF scholars and alumnae, the seminar brought the theme to life by showcasing real stories of impact, demonstrating that when a girl is educated, the benefits multiply across families, economies, and generations, creating lasting, sustainable change.Top of Form
The Women’s Seminar reinforced KEF’s vision of a future where every girl has access to education and the opportunity to thrive. Bottom of FormCentered on KEF’s mission to expand access to education, the event highlighted the transformative impact of investing in young women. “Empowering young women is not just about education, it’s about unlocking potential and creating lasting change,” said Sabrina Longega Wilson, KEF Development Director.
The event also celebrated KEF’s broader impact, as the organization marks 25 years of transforming lives through education. Over the past quarter-century, KEF has supported more than 5,000 students, helping them stay in school, pursue higher education, and build pathways toward sustainable careers.
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