Because every girl deserves a chance to shine A childhood shaped by loss Dorcas’ story of hope begins in the Kamatura region of Kenya, where an 11-year-old girl is defying the odds stacked against her. Dorcas Cheplilan was born into hardship. Her father passed away while her mother was still…

This is Julia Chemtai, a determined and kind-hearted student currently attending Chesta Girls’ Secondary School. And this is her older sister, Sophia Chepkorir, who is studying at Sebit Mixed Secondary School. Both sisters are sponsored by the wonderful Catherine, who stepped in at a pivotal moment in their lives. Julia…

In the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley, where the air is thin and the hills stretch towards the clouds, a group of girls rise before the sun. This region, known for its high altitude and breathtaking terrain, is a natural training ground — one that has produced some of the…

At just 13 years old, Anne has already faced more hardship than many face in a lifetime. Born into a polygamous family in rural Kenya, Anne is the daughter of the first wife. Her father, in search of sons to carry on his lineage, left Anne’s mother behind with nothing—no…

Grace (name changed for privacy) is a resilient 16-year-old girl who has overcome immense challenges in her young life. She is the third-born in a family of eight siblings, living in a rural community with deeply entrenched traditions. Growing up in a polygamous household, her mother was one of four…

At One Woman At A Time, our mission is to empower women and girls to shape their own futures, free from harm and fear. As part of this mission, our founder Jean Anderson has been collaborating with Essex Police and partners at Stansted Airport on Operation Limelight, a vital initiative…

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Join us for this amazing walk with a backdrop of stunning scenery from Arnside to Grange over Sands. People have been crossing the sands with a royal-appointed guide since 1500. Join us with the experienced King’s Guide Michael Wilson in traversing the ever-changing channels and flats. Walking with over 500…

It’s International Women’s Day 2024! How are you celebrating? We have something special to announce. We have joined forces with The Wellbeing Farm : B Corp Certified venue experience who from today will be actively supporting our charity and special cause. Being a female-founded business and a business which has…

Jessica is organising an Atlas Mountains Cycle Challenge …. A fabulous route from bustling Marrakech to beautiful Agadir on the coast, via the famous Tizi N Test pass over the Atlas Mountains! Fully catered with great local accommodation, full support and quality cycle hire included. The ascents are challenging; the…

In Sub-Saharan Africa, access to professional healthcare education remains limited, leaving many rural communities without adequate medical care. Recognizing this challenge, One Woman At A Time (OWAAT) has partnered with Ortum Mission Hospital in Kenya to address two critical issues: the lack of healthcare professionals fluent in local tribal languages…

Mercy (20) and Julia (22) are two young women from Pokot, driven by a shared dream of building a better future. Every day, they walk the streets from dawn until dusk, selling onions to make ends meet. This grueling work, known as “running with onions,” sees them pounding the streets…

Salome’s journey is one of incredible bravery, resilience, and determination. At just 14 years old, she was confronted with a life-altering truth—her family had secretly arranged for her to undergo Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in preparation for an arranged marriage. It began innocently enough, with Salome fetching water from the…

At just 21 years old, Divinah (name changed for privacy) is a single mother of two, courageously working to improve her life and the lives of her children. Her journey is marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her dreams. Divinah’s life has been anything but easy. She…

Mercy is a fisherman’s wife from Niger, Nigeria, and a proud mother of nine children. Her story is one of resilience, resourcefulness, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness. When my partner Jack encountered Mercy, she was being pushed up a mountain path in a wheelbarrow, in labour,…

Meet Iyang, a bright and beautiful three-year-old girl from Nigeria who has already faced challenges most of us could never imagine. Born with albinism, Iyang lives in a rural community where her condition is met with misunderstanding and superstition. In her culture, albinism is tragically seen by some as a…