News from Baraka Center
July 2021 Baraka Beauty
The first picture portrays hairdressing which has not been left out in Baraka's best. The Trainer is fixing a childs hair.
The second picture portrays a beauty trainer demonstrating how to fix eyebrows.
The picture at the bottom is beauty therapy training. The trainees are keen to learn how to manicure.
July 2021 African Attire
It has been another busy month. The lead tailor is explaining to the trainees on how to measure and cut African women attire.
July 2021 Curtains
You will love Baraka curtains. Baraka tailors make lovely curtains. The lead trainer explains to students how to design and cut curtains.
July 2021 Fashion
Students of Baraka display one of the designs that customers can order.
June 2021 (PPE)
Students discuss on how they can start preparing personal protective equipment (PPE). The students are solving a great problem that the society is facing today.
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.
February 20, 2020 Completion of the Women's Health Education Program
Workshops provided by six subject experts to over 190 participants:
FGM Awareness, GBV Awareness, Substance Abuse Recovery, Reproductive Health
Special Session: Training of Trainers.
11 Feb 2020
Representatives of Baraka Women's Center attend 34th Surajkund International Crafts Exhibition in India, promoting the unique products of Baraka Mtindo Bora, their fashion accessories business.
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.
6 september 2018 Gaduation Day
A gathering of 95 women to celebrate the achievements of BWC trainees.
- The Beadwork Group certifies 30 women;
- Hair and Beauty Vocational Skills Training graduates 20 young women (after a 5-month course)
- SGBV Awareness Program graduates 40 women
- Computer Training graduates10 members
In the photogallery below, graduation certificates are presented by Dr. Hadassah Emily Soroko, Founder of Crown Women Rising (right) and Teresia Waikuru Mwangi, Manager, Baraka Women's Center
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
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