Training at Akilah Institute for Women

Akilah Student Response

One student was interviewed by Sunday Times and said: “Based on the information I got from the training, it is not only important to me, but even other women or ladies I associate with.” She calls upon others to join awareness campaign to assist in informing others even in remote areas. She also notes that some ladies are reluctant to go for medical check up assuming they are too young to get breast cancer. She strongly advises ladies to take personal responsibility and taking charge of their health. She pledged to tell everybody she knows that: Early Detection is the Best Protection because it can save lives. New Times July 31, 2011

AKILAH INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’s Mission:

“Akilah empowers young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy.Akilah aims to develop a model of transformational higher education and career development for young women that will be replicated in African communities.”