News from Baraka Center 

June 22nd 2021

It was pure joy for these women in business, to witness the graduation of Dr. Teresia Njora. 

June 9th 2021

Children clothes were donated by a well wisher to vulnerable children of young mothers . The mothers were overwelmed by joy.  Long live BWC.

May 2021

Juhudi Kilimo Micro Finance officers visited BWC business women to train them on types of loans they can take for their business.

May 2021

Kenya  National Qualification Authority. Recognition of Prior Learning. All tailors are from BWC.

May 2021

Mentorship session session in progress. The main topic was self awareness and self respect and how to rebrand their business.

April 2021

A visit to young mothers is always a delight. Baraka ensures they become more responsible mothers in the future.

November  2020

Baraka Women's Center has recieved a hand washing tank donated by Stanbic Bank through MSEA(Micro and Small Enterprise Authority). it was recieved by Mr. Alexander Kihia of BWC.

November  2020

Baraka Women Center though the Mastercard Foundation and Equity Bank have empowered women businesses through interest free loans. The women occasionally come to the centre for mentorship and training. 

October 2020

Women trained during the Dec - Feb Health Education Program as community trainers meet to review materials and information for their work to educate about and prevent gender-based violence in their neighborhoods.

September 2020

Baraka Centers members attend a training provided by KNCCI and Mastercard Foundation through the COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program for Entrepreneurs

September 2020

Baraka Centers members attend a training provided by KNCCI and Mastercard Foundation through the COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program for Entrepreneurs

September 2020

Amina Abdala, Cabinet Secretary for Youth, Gender and Social Services, visits exhibition of fine crafts produced by Baraka Women's Center women and youth.

August 2020

Center members sort through clothing and shoes donated by a generous supporter. 

May 2020

Since early April, Baraka Women have been making face masks for COVID-19 prevention in the Ngara and Mathare communities.

The Ministry of Health placed an order with BWC to produce 4000 masks.

The project supports over a dozen women at a critical time.

10 Aug 2019

Meeting Mama Sarah Obama

From left: Peter Ndier, Founder of SOWO; Teresia Mwangi, Manager, Baraka Women's Center; Susan Burgess-Lent, WCI Executive Director; Mama Sarah Obama, grandmother of Baraka; Paster Cyrus Njora, Trainer at Baraka Women's Center.  

April 23-24 2019

50 BWC Members to attend  workshop on intellectual property, productivity and competitiveness.

Sponsored by KNFJKA and Kenya Industrial Property Institute.

26 March 2019

Her Excellency Mrs Margaret Kenyatta addressess a crowd including members of Baraka Women's Center at a gala celebration of International Women's Day.

January 2019

Guests from the U.S. joined in providing substance abuse and recovery awareness sessions.

They also purchased jewerly made by members of  Baraka Women's Center

See additional photos of their activities with BWC staff and members below

January 2019

The innovative EDGE protocol, introduced by WCI Board Member Grant Williams, is used to work with a heroin recovery group.

December 2018

Eldoret International Exhibition  2 - 9 December

Baraka Women's Center exhibited its unique fashion accessories crafted by the Center's members.

Proceeds support the development of women's businesses.

November 2018

BWC's beaders are preparing their unique jewelry and household accessories for the EAC annual Jua Kali Exhibition in Eldoret 2nd-10th December. 

Find them at the Eldoret Sports Club 

Uasin Gishu County

Free Entry!

October 2018

At the International Trade Fair, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, listens to Ms Teresia Waikuru (center), Manager of Baraka Women's Center describe how the Center empowers women. He also  admired the products made by the women the Center. Looking on are the members and the exhibitors of BWC.

His Excellency Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko admires the beautiful baskets made by Baraka Women's Center using waste paper.

The Nairobi County Government sponsored BWC's five stalls at the Exhibition.

7 September 2018

BWC Manager Teresia W Mwangi receives a Crown Women's Rising Award for Entrepreneurship.

Below are more photos from the gala.

30 August 2018

Baraka Women's Center has moved to a new larger home.

Ngara 

Ram Building (Union of Churches)

First Floor 

Opposite Total petrol station

August 2018

Teresia Waikuru, BWC's Manager, has been nominated for the Crown Women Rising Award.  The gala event will be held Sept 7th at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.

Kenya Federation of Jua Kali has selected Ms. Waikuru to speak on behalf of the informal sector at MSEA meeting.

5 June 2018

Embu Deputy Governor receives jewelry designed and crafted by BWC members.

12 February 2018

Center Manger Teresia Mwangi reviews plans for an agricultural project in Kwale Country with Charles Kalomba and Linet Wairimu

8 March  2017

Baraka Center members display their handmade products at an International Women's Day event in Nairobi.  First Lady Margaret Kenyatta spoke with them about their work.

November 2016

106 Baraka Women's Center member participate in a march in Nairobi to end sexual violence against women.

November 2016

Women and men particpated in a half-day training on the health effects of alcohol and tobacco. 

October 2016

Baraka craftswomen show their products to Kenya President Kenyatta at the MSEA exhibition