Celebrate with us! Earlier this year, Thrive, the Set Free Movement initiative in Kenya, was honored with an award from the International Labor Organization (ILO) in recognition of their outstanding efforts in combating child labor and human trafficking. This award highlights their unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and advocating for stronger legal frameworks to prevent child labor, human trafficking, gender-based violence and female genital mutilation. Last year, Thrive reached 1400-plus vulnerable young people through training and mentorship.
Thrive Kenya is opening doors for young people like Mercy and Victoria by equipping and encouraging them through Thrive Juniors, a mentorship and discipleship program. Thrive builds confidence. The youth also learn how to stay safe from human trafficking and gender-based violence.
Mercy and Victoria, two recent college graduates, have brighter futures, thanks in part to Thrive. They are dreaming big. Here are their testimonies:
“Thrive has helped me grow and has also made me continue building my confidence. I am always happy being around young girls and boys, and I’m always humbled and grateful whenever I get a chance to create awareness in schools. Thrive has also encouraged me to continue keeping God first in everything. I have grown and look forward to many opportunities to impact children’s lives … it’s my passion.”
─ Victoria
“Thrive has played a major role in my life through the mentorship and discipleship program. l have gained the courage and confidence to speak out as a girl when my rights are being violated. Thrive has impacted me with skills, especially advocacy. Thrive has provided me with reusable pads [Wunders – menstrual hygiene kit] that have helped me stay in college. Thrive has helped me to have good relationships with other Thrive Junior girls.”
─ Mary
In 2024, the Thrive Juniors program in Kenya expanded to seven groups. Each one has an average of 45 participants, with a total of 315 youth participating in these important mentorship groups. Thrive Juniors is just one of the transformational programs Thrive Kenya leads.
Mercy and Victoria are excited to continue serving their community and building awareness to help prevent human trafficking after graduation.
Learn more about how Thrive and the Set Free Movement are helping youth thrive at setfreemovement.com or tinyurl.com/sfmthrive.
