Grace, Kenya

Grace, 20, is a Salvationist living in Kenya.

Education has helped me to understand my rights and gain critical thinking skills and confidence. It has also empowered me to make informed decisions about my life and the future, to break the cycle of poverty and has enabled me to become an agent of change in my community. 

I am an information technology graduate. It is a field dominated by men and thought to be a career for men only. I had an internship at the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government in Kenya which is a rare opportunity for women. I am glad to have gained additional skills and knowledge and to be appreciated for my hard work. 

The knowledge I have gained from attending school from an early age empowers me to overcome any kind of discrimination and helps me find strength in wanting to pursue more education and the confidence to offer my thoughts in a project that requires critical thinking. 

Knowing that I have no limitations in pursuing any profession through education gives me a lot of hope and helps me to be an advocate for my fellow women.