Adia Empowerment Centers
Empowering Communities Through Skill Development
In Kenya (2019 data), approximately 11% of the eligible population enrolled in tertiary education, but only about 3.5% of the total population held a university degree. (compared to approximately 79% in the US). And right now, 80% of Kenya’s population is under the age of 35. It’s a young country with a severe lack of opportunities for education and skill development.
Our dream is to help change that. deam is the help change
Launched out of our Freedom Hope Center locations, Adia Empowerment Centers aim to bridge the gap by providing affordable and accessible training programs. Programs that teach specific trade skills to motivated adults so they can join the job market or, even better, start their own businesses.
In addition to trade specific education, students also receive training in the areas of job interviewing, entrepreneurial development, financial skills , marketing and more.
By equipping unskilled individuals, who typically earn approximately $100 per month, with marketable skills, we can help raise their earning potential to a median of $300 per month. That’s a 3X increase.
This comprehensive approach, integrating Freedom Hope Centers and Adia Empowerment Centers, provides a holistic care framework for individuals throughout their lives, from early childhood to thriving adulthood.
Our Academic Programs
Students choose one of our academic programs. Each student pays a very small tuition ($10-$20 USD) to ensure they are committed to the entire training program.
School of
Computer Science
Students receive training in computer skills, data entry, digital literacy and basic programming.
Career Pathways: Office assistant, data entry, technical support, cybercafé operator
School of
Culinary Arts
Students receive training in baking and catering skills to match the culinary demands of their region.
Career Pathways: Bakery worker, self-employed caterer, food vendor
School of
Tailoring
Students receive training in all aspects of commercial tailoring.
Career Pathways: Tailor, seamstress, uniform manufacturing, fashion entrepreneur
Invest in a Future
Adia scholarships – Students at Adia are required to pay a small tuition fee to assure that they are personally invested in their own education. However, most of our students come from very poor circumstances and some work seasonal or part-time low paying jobs. Adia Scholarships help offset the costs of our program and help our students received top-level vocational training. Scholarships help fund faculty and staff salaries, program materials, exam fees, curriculum, utilities, equipment upkeep and more.
- Scholarship One Student for one Cohort $400
- Monthly Scholarship Fund – $35 per month
- Scholarship an entire Cohort of 40 students – $16,000
- Scholarship an entire academic year of 120 students – $48,000