If I Were XYZ, Inc.Kenya · Embakasi, Nairobi · Launched March 14, 2026
In Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Njenga settlement, period poverty keeps girls out of class. We launched at Embakasi Girls High School on March 14, 2026, and are working with Ms. Jeruto Mukiri to change that, one school at a time.
School and community figures are from our Embakasi Girls initiative announcement, February 2026.
The Challenge
Just seven kilometers from Nairobi's business district, Mukuru kwa Njenga is home to more than 100,000 people living in 3m×3m corrugated iron shelters, with limited sanitation and clean water.
About three-quarters of Embakasi Girls High School students come from these households. Without affordable sanitary products, many girls stay home during their periods, fall behind and risk dropping out. Uniforms, toiletries and undergarments become barriers, too.
Every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow and pursue her dreams, wherever she was born.
Our Response
Launched March 14, 2026 at Embakasi Girls High School. See the launch on Facebook →
Working with our Kenya Country Representative, Ms. Jeruto Mukiri, the dignity initiative at Embakasi Girls High School provides:
So girls can attend school every day of the month with confidence.
Removing a barrier to the classroom and creating equity among students.
Toiletries, soap, toothbrushes and school stationery for health and readiness.
Essentials for comfort, health and dignity.
Beyond Supplies
Kenya is part of the One Youth One Mentor campaign, which connects students to professionals who can guide their education and careers. For girls in Embakasi, a mentor can show what is possible after high school: the courses, scholarships and careers that lead out of poverty.
Launched in Nigeria. Now reaching Kenya. South Africa is next.
From Our Newsroom
March 14, 2026: supplies, solidarity and a clear message at Embakasi Girls High School.
Read the story →The full story behind the Embakasi Girls High School initiative and the girls it serves.
Read the story →How the Nigeria launch set the model for the campaign's expansion to Kenya.
Read the story →In Pictures
Meet Our Country Representative
Country Representative, Kenya
Championing youth empowerment and community transformation
Jeruto Mukiri is a Project Manager and trained Secretary with more than five years of experience working with Prof. PLO Lumumba, as Assistant Projects Manager at the PLO Lumumba Foundation and as his Executive Personal Assistant. Her work spans leadership, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and organizational management.
Through the Gift a Girl Pads Initiative, she has helped provide sanitary towels to girls in schools and underserved communities across Kenya, supporting menstrual health, dignity and school participation. She has built deep trust with girls, young mothers and families in informal settlements, and mentors young people to stay in school, avoid drug abuse and crime, and make responsible decisions.
As Country Representative for Kenya, she advances youth empowerment, mentorship and positive social change, leading with integrity, accountability and compassion.
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