Your Generosity Can Transform a Community

Meet Sharllyne. 

Sharllyne was born in a small village in Turkana County. Life was never easy for Sharllyne, as her family couldn’t afford to send her to school and each day presented a struggle in the harsh Turkana environment. At a young age she became pregnant, and, out of necessity to support her family, she turned to selling local alcohol. The stress of this life quickly became overwhelming, and when business was slow, Sharllyne would drink the alcohol herself in an attempt to manage the emotional burden.

Life began to change for Sharllyne in 2020, when she joined Imani Collective as a basket-weaving artisan. Sharllyne reconnected with her faith and began attending church again. She stopped selling alcohol, as she now had access to dignified work, ethical wages, and a loving community to support and uplift her. She has even been able to purchase a piece of land where she plans to build her family home.

She’s paved a better way for her children, ensuring they are able to attend school and gain an education. Today, she is freed from many of the worries of her younger self and is living a fulfilling life – a testament to her strength and determination, and the way that providing an individual with a simple opportunity can transform generations.

Sharllyne's story is one of the many incredible stories of transformation from our Turkana location, and we thank you for your support that has helped make this impact possible.