All Hatua Stories
Hatua staff train in Financial Literacy
November 27, 2012
Last week some of Hatua’s staff were trained in Financial Literacy and also in how to train others in Financial Literacy. The sessions were held by Solomon Odupoi from the SOS Family Strengthening Programme, Omariba Harun from CREDO and David Kaindi from Nyali Beach Entertainment. Winnie, our Mentoring and Career Guidance Coordinator, arranged for […]
November 20, 2012
Hatua’s Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday at the Likoni CDF Hall. Guests, students, teachers, parents, partners and supporters attended, filling the hall for a great morning in celebration of Hatua’s achievements over the past year. Two very special guests, Mr and Mrs Fondiller, attended, having come to Kenya from America for the […]
Hatua is hiring: Communications Coordinator
November 14, 2012
Hatua Likoni is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Coordinator. This is a full-time, paid position starting 10 December 2012, responsible for implementing a communications strategy targeting foundations, corporations and individuals that will build support for Hatua Likoni and enable the organization to grow its programs. Qualified applicants are passionate about improving quality […]
Urban farming training for the Hatua Women Group
November 10, 2012
This week, the Agricultural Officer of Likoni and her assistant did a training session with the Hatua Women Group to demonstrate urban farming methods. The Hatua Women Group, which was started by former Hatua intern Regina, comprises eight women, who are mostly mothers of Hatua students. The women, who are unemployed, were brought together to […]
2012: A special year as Hatua students head to college or university
November 2, 2012
2012 marks a special year for Hatua as a number of our students head to college or university for the first time. Earlier in the year, Hatua students Mpime Matamu, Regina Mwenda Benson, Seif Reje Maalim and Victor Kasololo left Likoni for Eldoret to begin their university careers studying for degrees in Communications and Journalism, […]
Hatua Scholarship Fund: The selection process
November 1, 2012
Following the application deadline last Friday, the whole Hatua team has been busy this week processing a total of 195 returned applications for 35 new secondary scholarships to be awarded in the new year. At Hatua we endeavor to select students for scholarship in the most fair and equal way possible according to merit and […]
New staff marks a new year for Hatua Likoni
October 30, 2012
October saw 6 new people join the Hatua Likoni team, marking an exciting new year for us. Having filled the positions that were identified as necessary for Hatua to grow, we can now expand our work and take Hatua to the next step. Joining the team are Evans Omondi as Resource Center Coordinator, Winnie Muthina as […]
Hatua says goodbye to student Caren as she goes to university
October 25, 2012
At Hatua, we strive to employ some of our best students during their gap year between finishing school and starting university. By being employed in Hatua’s various projects, students gain invaluable experience of the work environment and learn the discipline of keeping strict working hours. This week, Hatua says goodbye to one student, Caren, as […]
Hatua travels to Malindi to co-hold a Medical Camp
October 23, 2012
On the weekend 13 – 14 October, Hatua Likoni in partnership with the Pamoja Africa Initiative traveled to Mjanaheri village just North of Malindi to hold a free Medical Camp for the local community. Doctors and nurses from St. Peter‘s Hospital, Malindi and other medical personnel from the Ministry of Health in the region volunteered […]
Students get expressive at Community Poetry Workshops
October 11, 2012
Over September and October, Community Poet Tony Hillier from the UK has been conducting poetry workshops for Hatua’s students at the Likoni Youth Empowerment Center.During the first two workshops in September, Tony introduced the students to Community Poetry, an art form that enhances formal and informal education through the power of poetry. By encouraging self expression, […]