Blog | Swahiba Networks

The Heart of Our Organization: A Closer Look at Our Staff, Jentrix.

Apr 18, 2023 | Swahiba Missions - Kibera | 0 comments

Hey there! My name is Jentrix Kharenya and I’m from a family of four – my mom, brother, sister, and I. I grew up in Kibera slum and went to Glory Secondary School and participated in Swahiba’s Jitambue Purity Program. After finishing high school, I was...

Going two day without food

Apr 1, 2023 | Food baskets for the needy | 1 comment

51-year-old Grace Jorika, a mother of five children, went two days without any meal. Her employer had committed to consistently cover her house rent besides paying for the laundry services she offered. Unfortunately, Grace’s employer contracted the Covid-19 and...

Computer basics for MEP students

Mar 25, 2023 | Mep | 0 comments

The 11 Weeks, Mentorship and Empowerment Program (MEP) classes are currently in session, empowering young women with valuable trade and skills to transition into the workforce. This week, our students are learning computer basics, a crucial skill in today’s...

Empowering girls with entrepreneurial skills

Mar 12, 2023 | Mep | 0 comments

The Swahiba Networks Mentorship and Empowerment Program (MEP) is dedicated to empowering girls in slum areas to achieve their full potential and succeed in the marketplace. Through mentorship, skills training, and other resources, MEP strives to provide girls with the...

Join Swahiba Networks in Making a Difference in Marginalized Communities

Mar 7, 2023 | Kenya Missions, Swahiba Missions - Kibera | 0 comments

Volunteering your time and skills is not only a rewarding experience that benefits the people you serve, but also enriches your own life. At Swahiba Networks, we are intentional about reaching out to marginalized communities, and we offer a wide range of volunteer...

BHBC Mission Team

Feb 26, 2023 | Kenya Missions, Swahiba Missions - Kibera | 0 comments

Thank you, Burnt Hickory Baptist Church for your unwavering commitment and support in the mission field. Your consistency has not only increased the number of harvesters, but also improved the efficiency of our efforts. We are especially grateful for the inspiring and...

Inclusion is a big deal with our Programs, This is how we emphasize it with Our Mentorship and Empowerment Program

Feb 15, 2023 | Mep | 0 comments

Inclusion refers to the practice of actively engaging and supporting all individuals, including those who may face barriers or face disadvantage, to participate fully in their communities. When working with needy girls during our Mentorship and Empowerment Program,...

Brick making for a living

Nov 30, 2022 | Tabasamu | 0 comments

“My brother and I are compelled to make bricks and sell them to make a living.” narrated Richard, a 15 year old boy in Asere Primary School . He informed us that his parents do not have a stable source of income, therefore they have to toil in farms and make bricks to...

Dagoretti Special Needs School

Nov 28, 2022 | Tabasamu | 0 comments

10 year old Fred is a football enthusiast and a student at Dagoretti Special Needs School. He lives with his parents and sister in Kawangware. “Fred is an outstanding young man.” his teacher reckoned. He has a hemiplegic condition which impedes his speech. Even so,...

Meet Antonina

Nov 25, 2022 | Tabasamu | 0 comments

Eighteen year old Antonina is a class seven student at Uriya primary school. She has a dream of becoming a medical doctor. Antonina has lived with her grandmother since her parents separated when she was a toddler. Deprived of the love and care of a father and mother,...