2. Context - The Girl Effect in Kenya
Vulnerability is a driver of women to enter the
world of sex trafficking
Education does not guarantee a job, especially
for women
3. Our Big Idea
A technical school model for women that
collaborates with the local businesses and
organizations to train women through
experiential learning to fulfill community
needs through innovative markets.
6. Program Overview
3 Year Pilot Program in 2 locations:
Rural Urban
1 Year: Needs assessment; teacher
recruitment/training; student recruitment
2 year degree program
7. Program Overview (cont.)
● Faculty
○ A majority being local Kenyan women educators and
practitioners
● Curriculum Development
○ Multi-track options (e.g.New Ventures through Gender
Justice, IT, agricultural sustainability)
○ 8 Hours a week and Internship
● Internship
○ Corresponds with WRI's New Venture Program or
Vulnerability and Adaptation Project