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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Manasprings welcomed 40 amazing women to Nairobi for three empowering days. Mana women travelled from across Nairobi and as far as Kisumu, Siaya, Machakos, Taita, Narok and Kakamega. It was a time to CONNECT, INSPIRE and LEARN from one another. Our special thanks to the Australian High Commission for their funding that enabled women in community […]

Thank You Australia & New Zealand

Friends and partners throughout Australia and New Zealand supported the 2017 Manasprings promotional tour ‘down-under’, highlighting Manasprings’ work in Kenya. Special thanks to all who fundraised and brought awareness of the incredible women in Kenya who directly help people in need.

Women in Leadership – Embakasi, Nairobi

Manasprings and its partner, Hope Global Australia recently conducted two Events in Nairobi, focusing on Women in Leadership, Journeying with Traumatised Children, and Community Health.

Manasprings Leadership Chapter in Migori

The Manasprings Leadership Chapter in Migori was a huge success, with women enjoying interacting, learning and sharing with each other. New friendships and connections were made, issues facing the community were discussed, and women leaders encouraged to continue in their service. There was time to talk about the major concerns, in particular, the issues of […]

Leaders Chapter Workshop – Naivasha

Manasprings Leaders Chapter Workshop held in Naivasha was a tremendous success. Mana leaders from different counties planned future Chapter events and discussed strategies to positively impact women leaders at the grassroots throughout Kenya. Thank you to the Mana women who actively participated. Thank you to the Australian government for their continued support of women in […]

Women in Leadership – Dagoretti South, Nairobi

A wonderful 3 Day Event with Mana women in Nairobi was held in July 2017, with guest speakers from Hope Global Australia, who shared on Women in Leadership, Journeying with Traumatised Children, and Community Health. A big thank you to Australians, Cheryl and Sandra who educated and inspired all of us. Asante Sana.

To Serve In Kenya – Dio Magazine, New Zealand

Carey Westwood (Student of 1979 at Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland, New Zealand) has travelled to more than 50 countries. She credits her parents for the gypsy residing within her, and for her love of visiting new places, meeting new people, and experiencing different cultures. When she was 11, her family left Auckland and travelled […]

International Women’s Day – “Be Bold for Change”

Celebrated on 8th March every year, the UN theme for 2017 is “Be Bold for Change”. Mana women celebrate with women across Kenya and the world. May we be bold in seeking change for our local communities, our nations and the world in which we all live, so that all can enjoy the fullness of […]

Leaders Gather from Siaya

A big thank you to Christabelle and the Women Community Leaders of Siaya where we held an amazing Manasprings Event on Friday 9 October 2015. Margaret (from Tenderfeet), Consolate (from Mercy), and Wanjiru and Carey (from Manasprings) travelled many, many hours by road to bring Manasprings to the women leaders in Siaya. Everyone had a fabulous […]

Women’s Leadership Event in Bondo

32 women community leaders gathered in Bondo, Nyanza region in Kenya for a powerful Manasprings Two Day/Two Night Event held 28 – 30 April 2016. Ten counties were represented, with women leaders working in areas of care and protection of orphans and vulnerable children, early childhood development, primary and secondary education, and small enterprise for […]