Success Story:Carol and Leah

Last week we were exited to visit two of our students who have set up a business after completing  their studies. Carol and Leah who have been students at KTDP Hairdressing school successfully completed their course on March 2012.

Carol had done the 6 months Hairdressing and 3 months beauty course, and her partner Leah had completed the 6 months hairdressing course. After the completion of their studies, they partnered together to start a Salon in the stalls at Kenyatta Market.

Kenyatta market is located near Kibera slums. The market is famous for its Nyama Choma(grilled meat),   hair salons and market stalls. It was a joy to see the lives of these young ladies transformed from being unskilled timid girls to self reliant people. While the Beauty industry in Kenya still does well and qualified people can find jobs,  we believe that setting up their own businesses gives better returns to these youth from Kibera and gives them the ability to become agents of the Transformation they encounter in KTDP  by creating jobs for other youths  from the slums.

We wish them the best and also take this opportunity to thank you for your support as you have contributed to the betterment of their lives.

Success Story: Vivian Kagoni completes her college.

 Vivian Kagoni smiles. It is a dream come true for the 21 year old.When she finished her secondary education she did not know how she could continue in her studies as her parents have  two other siblings they are educating. KTDP came to her rescue and under the sponsorship program paid  her college fees.

KTDP came to her rescue and sponsored her for college. She says" i had lost hope in pursuing higher education until the time you came in and gave me a smile by funding my studies, you gave me the chance to pursue the career that im so passionate about. Its hard to verbally express what im feeling,  but i know that it was through your assistance i saw the light at the end of the tunnel"

To KTDP she has this to say' " It  has been a pleasure to meet you. You own a large part of my heart. You have given me care, love and shown deep concern for me as an individual and also as a student. I feel your investment in me was worthwhile as i am now in a position to assist my family and also fulfill my development goals."

Vivian graduated with a diploma in hotel and catering management from Nairobi Aviation College. She hopes to join  the hotel industry and live out her dream.