Green Globe Organisation: Training Youth to Advocate for the Environment
Awat Bertrand, a recipient of Luena Foundation’s Young Changemaker’s Grant, used his funding to create a community orchard that teaches children climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. The young people who participate in this initiative gain practical agricultural skills that support healthy orchard growth and help to provide fresh fruit to the community. Agricultural and Vocational […]
Vocational Bakery Program for Mothers in Kenya
About the Project The project consisted of buying bakery equipment and materials to empower women with baking skills. Location Kawangware slums, Nairobi, Kenya Quick Project Stats Funding Date April 2024 Luena Investment $1,500 CBO Partner Upendo Women Initiative Village Kawangware Country Kenya # of Children Impacted 100 Community Contribution instructor, training space, electricity expenses Financial […]
Vocational Training Program Empowers Women in Kenya
About the Project The project consisted of a training program for women to learn welding and fabrication. Location Mwihoko, Kiambu County, Kenya Quick Project Stats Funding Date December 2023 – January 2024 Luena Investment $2,000 CBO Partner Kiserem Epilepsy Foundation Village Mwihoko Country Kenya # of Children Impacted 30 Community Contribution classroom space, electricity costs […]
Empowering Widows at IDP Camps in South Sudan
About the Project The project consisted of providing vocational training and part-time employment to widows living at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Location IDP camps one and two, Juba County, Central Equatoria, South Sudan Quick Project Stats Funding Date August 2024 Luena Investment $2,400 CBO Partner DIT-NI-TEK Company Village Juba County Country South […]
Skills Training Empowers Caregivers in Informal Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya
About the Project The project consisted of provided skills-training to support employment for the caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Location Informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya Quick Project Stats Funding Date November – December 2024 Luena Investment $2,000 CBO Partner Community Implementing Initiative Village Mathare, Huruma, Baba Ndogo and Korogocho Country Kenya # of […]
Vocational Classes for High School Children in Central India
About the Project The project provided vocational classes to help secondary school girls earn a small income and continue their education. Location Arnakonda Village, Karimnagar District of India Quick Project Stats Funding Date June 2024 Luena Investment $1,150 CBO Partner Women Development Welfare Society (WDWS) Village Arnakonda Village, Karimnagar Town (T.S.) Country India # of […]
Expanding Vocational Training Facilities in Eastern Uganda
About the Project The project consisted of groundbreaking and construction of a new classroom block for a vocational training center. Location Luuka District, eastern Uganda Quick Project Stats Funding Date 2023 Luena Investment $10,000 CBO Partner See Them Grow Foundation Village Luuka District Country Uganda # of Children Impacted 250 Community Contribution Manual labor Teen […]
Solar Energy Supports Vocational Education in Eastern Uganda
About the Project The project consisted of purchasing and installing solar batteries at a Vocational Training Center. Location Luuka District, eastern Uganda Quick Project Stats Funding Date August 2022 Luena Investment $500 CBO Partner See Them Grow Foundation Village Luuka District Country Uganda # of Children Impacted 320 Community Contribution Manual labor Power Outages Limit […]
Clothing Workshop in Central Kenya
About the Project The project consisted of establishing a fully functioning center to make and tailor clothing. Location Mwihoko Village, Nairobi, Kenya Quick Project Stats Funding Date February – August 2024 Luena Investment $1,500 CBO Partner Kanam Women Initiative (KWI) Village Mwihoko Village Country Kenya # of Children Impacted 150 Community Contribution Community contributed $400 and […]
Vocational Training Center Empowers Women & Girls in Eastern Uganda
About the Project The project consisted of construction of a classroom block to provide vocational education for young women. Location Luuka District, eastern Uganda Quick Project Stats Funding Date February 2022 Luena Investment $12,500 CBO Partner See Them Grow Foundation Village Luuka District Country Uganda # of Children Impacted 700 Community Contribution Manual labor Teen […]
