Introduction

Fablab Winam, based in Kisumu, Western Kenya, is an innovation hub dedicated to collaboration, innovation, experimentation, and hands-on learning. It provides a space for makers, artisans, professionals, educators, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and children to share ideas, tools, and resources. The hub aims to bridge the gap between classroom-learnt skills and market needs, focusing on local manufacturing using emerging tech trends like IoT.

The Story of Fablab Winam

Founded with the mission to address socio-economic challenges, Fablab Winam empowers communities through human-centred design and prototyping. By promoting local manufacturing, the hub aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in a region with limited industrial infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Fablab Winam identified a need to empower young girls in the local manufacturing industry, specifically through digital fabrication. The SHE Builds programme was designed to provide hands-on skills training, aiming to equip girls with practical skills and encourage more women to enter and thrive in the manufacturing sector.

Results

The dedicated fundraising assistant:

• Formulated an effective fundraising strategy

• Drafted essential fundraising documents

• Launched a fundraising campaign

These efforts directly supported the SHE Builds programme, contributing towards Fablab Winam to purchase necessary equipment and deliver training to participants.

The partnership led to significant achievements:

• Enhanced fundraising strategy and execution

• Increased resources and support for the SHE Builds programme

• Successful training and empowerment of young girls in digital fabrication

  As a result, the funds raised contributed to the training of 'She-Builds Project' participants, allowing them to acquire valuable skills and encouraging greater female participation in the manufacturing sector.

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