About Us

History

Established in 2019, Empowering Teens Initiative (ETI) is a registered community-based organization in Kajiado County located in Kenya whose mission is to improve the living standards of teenage youth by providing the knowledge and skills they need to avoid risks/problem behaviours, helping them to develop positive coping and problem-solving skills.

Our Community Based Organization is led by a 3 member executive committee and has over 20 members in total and growing.

At Empowering Teens Initiative (ETI), we are a dedicated team united by a shared mission to empower teens and transform our community. Together, we bring diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to tackling critical issues such as female genital mutilation (FGM), early pregnancies, and youth empowerment.

Our Leadership Team

Florence Mateta

Founder & Chairperson

A visionary leader, Florence drives ETI’s mission with passion and purpose, steering our strategic direction and community impact.

Freshir Gatundu

Secretary/ Head of Mentorship & Counseling

A trained child social worker, Freshir leads our mentorship and counseling programs, providing essential guidance and support to empower teens.

Stellah Njeru

Treasurer /Head of Financial and Brand Initiatives

Stellah oversees ETI’s financial strategies and branding efforts, ensuring sustainability and visibility for our programs.

From L to R: Florence, Freshir, Gladys, Lemuta and Stellah

Supporting Our Mission:

Gladys Kibe – Members’ Patron: Gladys fosters engagement, communication, and logistics within the ETI community, ensuring seamless collaboration among members.

Naipanoi Lemuta – Resource Mobilizer: Lemuta leads ETI’s funding and resource initiatives, driving efforts to secure support for our impactful programs.

Together, we are proud to champion a woman-led organization dedicated to creating a brighter, more equitable future for our youth and community.

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