About Us – G for Girls Initiatives

OUR STORY

G for Girls (GGI) is a Community Based Organisation (CBO) operating in Vanga ward, Lunga Lunga sub-county of Kwale kenya in the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Our journey began with a simple yet profound belief: every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow,and succeed. Recognizing the myriad barriers girls in our community face in accessing education, we set out to make a difference—one girl at a time. From humble beginnings, our initiative has grown into a robust network of supporters, volunteers, and advocates, all united in the mission to transform lives through education.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create safe spaces that foster girls education through advocacy, mentorship, and provision of technical skills.

Our Goal

Our goal is to narrow the gender gap in education by inspiring a community of leaders that are agents of sustainable change.

OUR IMPACT

GGI was created in 2021 by a community of 15 women who together joined hands to foster girls education. The CBO was founded by two co-founders; Ilse Syonthi Kithembe and Priscah Mongera Mobutu.It has now expanded to a community of 15 members, 6 staff members, ten youth champions, 5 school patrons, and 7 board members.

Members

Staff Members

Youth Champions

Board Members

OUR WHY

Co-Founder Ilse Kithembe

In my life, I have always been burdened by the dreams of older women who share stories of how they wanted to go to school, but culture and other circumstances didn’t allow them to. I often wonder what would have happened to them if they were allowed to follow their dreams. These women are close to me, and as a young girl who always had a deep yearning for learning, I carry their dreams in my heart. That’s why I founded the G for Girls Initiative because I wanted to see more girls attain education and pursue their dreams. This is also why my favorite affirmation is from Farida D. Arthur: “To all the women whose blood swims in me, I won’t let you drown.”

Co-Founder Priscah Mongera

Have you ever thought of starting a community Based organization? You have such unique ways of doing mobilization and speaking through taboo topics such as obstetric fistula." A remark by a supervisor in an organization I was working in a volunteer capacity in 2016. I became intentional about community development from then onwards and I have worked in both local and international organizations .Starting G For Girls Initiative CBO was a culmination of learnings gathered first hand being a programs manager implementing girl and women centred interventions in Rural Kenya.G for Girls Initiative is the courage to believe and trust that young women.....

Together, we can make a difference. Whether you're looking to volunteer, donate, or simply spread the word, your support is invaluable. Join us in our mission to empower girls and build futures.

Meet Our Team

The Heart Behind the Mission. At the GForGirls Initiative, our team is our strongest asset.

OUR STORY

Our Mission

Our Goal