Self Help Group Conference

Participants in CBM's first Women's

Self Help Group Conference in Nairobi

This past week, Erica hosted our first Nairobi Women's Self Help Group Conference with representatives from all 12 of the Muslim Self Help Groups in Eastleigh and from three Guardians of Hope groups from the Africa Brotherhood Church. We are so thankful for the contribution of Laura Muema, Mercy Mwikali, Aisha Hussein, and the women of the New Minas STM who all contributed.

A highlight of the conference was having members of the Guardians of Hope working together with members of the Somali SHGs from Eastleigh -- the spirit of cooperation and sisterhood was felt throughout the conference.

Aaron & Erica wearing gifts from our Somali friends

Solidarity Ceremony

At the close of the conference, each of the Muslim and Christian women came together in a sign of love and support, and presented each other with solidarity necklaces made by the women of the Noor Self Help Group. We thank God for the respect and acceptance demonstrated by all of the participants, and for their desire to work together in unity.