Lit Initiative

We are a community-based organization BASED IN Kilifi county that was registered in 2021. We are passionate about improving our community through education programs; mainly functional literacy, adult literacy and mentorship.

What
We Do

We are a community-based organization based in Kilifi County, registered in 2021. Our mission is to improve our community through education programs focused on functional literacy, adult literacy, and mentorship. We are passionate about bridging the literacy gap and empowering individuals, helping them gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in everyday life. Through our programs, we aim to reduce educational disparities by offering alternative, practical approaches to learning that don’t always follow the conventional educational path. By focusing on real-life skills and personalized mentorship, we strive to create opportunities for lifelong learning and growth, enabling individuals to transform their lives and communities. We believe that accessible education is the foundation for empowerment and positive change.

Challenges

  • Most young women are affected by drug use
  • Lack of support from government bodies
  • Financial constrains
  • Negative cultural activities

Achievements

  • Learners have demonstrated active citizenship and taken their civic duties
  •  Arouse reading culture among the youth
  • Having our learners go for internship at synergy
  • Partnering with Thellesi trust for social marketing
  • Giving certificates to the first cohort.

Our Initiatives

Upendo Girls Initiative

We provide sanitary pads to end teenage pregnancy and period poverty, while spreading the gospel of Jesus to empower girls and promote their well-being.

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