A new initiative is transforming schoolgirls from low-income backgrounds into university graduates and connecting them with employers.
Nearly 150 graduates from marginalised communities will attend the three‑day I Learn From Her event from September 12 to September 14 in Nairobi. Organisers said the programme will connect participants with hiring managers, human resource professionals and business leaders through keynote talks, workshops and a career speed networking session.
The conference is organised by One Girl Can, a nonprofit that funds education and mentorship for girls from rural and low‑income areas.
The group said it has awarded more than 1,500 high school and university scholarships and provided career training to over 35,000 students since 2008. "This is a platform for graduates to step into their careers with confidence and for leaders to see the potential of those whose paths they have helped shape," noted Lotte Davis, founder of One Girl Can.
