John Doe
Executive Director
Founding director with 15+ years guiding community development and TVET initiatives across Bomet County.
Our mission in Bomet County
Empowering the unseen potential of youth.
In Sotik Sub-County and the wider Bomet County, youth unemployment is a major barrier to development. For teenage mothers, orphans, persons with disabilities, and school leavers from low-income households, those challenges are compounded by limited capital, few mentors, and few marketable skills.
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65%
Youth unemployment rate in rural Bomet clusters.
Who we serve
We train the young people most programs pass over.
We focus on youth aged 18–35 facing the steepest climb toward financial independence, turning vulnerability into community strength.
Teenage mothers, single mothers & orphans
Bridging isolation and economic participation through flexible schedules and supportive mentorship.
Persons with disabilities
Adaptive training modules designed for inclusivity and accessibility from day one.
School leavers
Catching talent immediately after school to prevent long-term unemployment and rural-urban migration.
Our expected outcomes
Targeting measurable change.
80%
Employment rate
Of graduates employed or self-employed within 6 months of finishing.
50%
Income growth
Average increase in beneficiary income within one year of graduation.
90%
Confidence & life skills
Of graduates report real improvements in confidence and self-advocacy.
How we scale
Implementation roadmap.
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Phase 1 · First 3 months
Setup & Launch
Secure premises, acquire equipment, recruit instructors, launch the Fashion & Design pilot, and enroll the first cohort of 20–30 students.
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Phase 2 · 6 – 12 months
Expansion
Introduce the remaining programs, scale intake to 50–100, and build partnerships with local businesses for internships and job placement.
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Phase 3 · Year 2 and beyond
Sustainability
Embed community ownership, generate income through subsidized fees and services, and deepen integration with county and national programs.
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Regular Assessments
Progress reviews with each cohort to capture feedback and adapt the curriculum.
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Graduate Tracking
We follow alumni employment and income for at least 12–24 months after graduation.
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Annual Impact Evaluations
Transparent yearly reporting to donors, partners, and the wider community.
Transparency first
Accountability & evaluation.
Transparency is the core of our partnership with donors and the community. We don’t just count numbers; we measure the real shift in human agency and local economic resilience.
See our impact
Executive Director
John Doe
“Skills, dignity, and a path forward. That’s the work.”
When we registered Vijana Empowerment Initiative, we set ourselves a simple test: would a young mother walking past our hub on her way to fetch water see a future for herself inside it? Every decision we make is measured against that question.
We are not a substitute for the public TVET system, we are a bridge. We meet learners where they are, equip them with skills the local market will actually pay for, and walk with them into their first job or their first business.
To our partners and donors: we promise transparency. Every shilling has an owner, and that owner is a young person in Sotik whose life is changing because you chose to invest in them.
Our people
Join the teamLed by the community.
Community members, educators, and local entrepreneurs who came together because they intimately understand the landscape of Sotik and the wider Bomet County.
Leadership
Jane Smith
Programs Coordinator
Designs curriculum and tracks learner outcomes across all four vocational tracks.
John Smith
Community Liaison
Connects the initiative with chiefs, faith leaders, and local government partners across Sotik.
Jane Doe
Finance & Operations
Stewards day-to-day finances, donor reporting, and compliance with the Department of Social Services.
Lead instructors
Mary Kemboi
Lead Instructor — Fashion Forge
Tailor and pattern-maker with 12 years running her own workshop in Sotik town.
Linet Cherono
Lead Instructor — Glow with Vijana
Salon owner and certified beauty therapist focused on locally-sourced product mastery.
Peter Mutai
Lead Instructor — Vijana Wheels
NTSA-certified driving instructor and mechanic, formerly with a regional logistics fleet.
Brian Korir
Lead Instructor — Digital Hub
Freelance web developer and digital-marketing trainer, building youth into remote workers.
Plus a growing circle of volunteer mentors, alumni, and community partners. Get in touchif you’d like to lend your skills.