How will the Global Give Back Circle help these girls break free from poverty?
A. One of the unique characteristics of this project is its focus on the “how” component. We strongly wanted to initiate a viable and concrete process that could reach its objectives and avoid raising false hopes among marginalized girls. By leveraging the support of local communities and financial partners — as well as our own business expertise — the GGBC initiative empowers disadvantaged girls and helps them gain access to an “enabling” environment that will guarantee their transition from high school to college and employment. The story of Wendy Nzula clearly demonstrates this. Losing her parents at a very young age, Wendy, along with her brother and sister, were left homeless on the streets of Nairobi after her uncles sold her parents’ possessions and neglected to take care of them. With the help of charities, Wendy had the chance to go to Starehe Girl’s Center to get a secondary education. One of the most accomplished students in her class, Wendy dreams of becoming a lawyer and t
