Project Report
| Oct 1, 2025
Building Bridges to Independence
By Miriam Kariuki | Project Coordinator
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Transitioning from shelter life to independence is one of the most significant steps in a survivor’s journey. This quarter, one of our greatest joys was witnessing the successful transition of a survivor who has now joined our team as a staff member. She was offered this opportunity because of her discipline, commitment, and hard work during her time in the shelter. Today, she not only earns an income but also mentors and encourages other women who are on the same journey she once walked. Her presence is a living testimony that healing and empowerment are possible.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared: “When I came to Agatha Amani House, my baby was only three months old. We had nothing, no safe place, no food, no medical care. But here, I found a home. My child received every clinic visit he needed, we had meals every day, and I slowly began to heal. I learned skills, I found my confidence, and now I am employed. To stand here today as part of the AAH team is proof that my past does not define me. I want every woman here to know they too can rise again.”
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Jul 15, 2025
Preparing for Independence
By Miriam Kariuki | Project Coordinator
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At Agatha Amani House, we are preparing a group of survivors for the transition into independent life. With your support, these courageous women have not only found safety but have also gained practical skills that will help them sustain themselves and their families beyond the shelter. Over the past few months, they have actively engaged in hands-on training in sewing, permaculture farming, baking, crocheting, housekeeping, beadwork etc. These skills have given them a renewed sense of confidence and purpose. For instance, our sewing group has been making reusable pads and bags, while others have been baking bread and crocheting items like scarves and bags. Through permaculture, they’ve learned to grow food sustainably. As we prepare for their reintegration, we are working with each woman to develop a personalized transition plan. Thank you for making this transformation possible, turning survival into stability, and healing into empowerment.
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Mar 17, 2025
Equipping Survivors for Independent Living Through Skills and Mentorship
By Miriam Kariuki | Project Coordinator
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Transitioning survivors into independent living remains a core focus of our work. This quarter, we welcomed new survivors to the shelter while continuing to support those preparing to leave. Through our ongoing vocational training programs, survivors continue to gain valuable skills in baking, soap-making, tailoring, beadwork, and farming/Permaculture.These skills empower them with practical knowledge that can be used to generate income and build financial independence once they transition from the shelter.
A key highlight of this quarter has been the encouragement and inspiration provided by survivors who are preparing to transition. Their resilience and progress have served as a powerful source of motivation for newly arrived survivors, offering them hope and a vision of what is possible with dedication and support. Seeing others successfully move toward independent living strengthens the determination of new survivors to actively engage in skill-building and personal growth.
We have also strengthened our post-shelter support system, ensuring that survivors receive continued guidance after leaving the shelter. This includes business coaching, and follow-up visits to assess their progress. As part of this initiative, we are actively seeking grants to support the transition of survivors back into the community, including funding for seed grants to help them launch small businesses as they rebuild their lives.
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