The Ignite Initiative program uses the collective power of ICF chapters, members and credential holders to accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These Ignite Projects are six-month coaching engagements, offered at a reduced fee, to support organizations aligned with the UN Global Goals.
One of the 2023 Ignite Projects, in partnership with ICF Kenya and Life Bloom Services International, focused on SDG #5, Gender Equality.
Kenya faces a significant challenge with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against children, with devastating consequences for their physical and mental well-being, education, and future prospects, according to Life Bloom Services International. The key drivers to violence against women and girls are financial hardship and limited access to education.
Life Bloom’s vision is a world where vulnerable women and children survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation regain choice and control over their lives, health and livelihoods in order for them to develop the independent and safe future they deserve.
During the year 2023, Life Bloom requested for their women leaders and beneficiaries to receive pro bono coaching through an Ignite Project. Sixteen (16) community grassroots leaders received a total of forty-three (43) virtual coaching sessions during the period of March 2023 – October 2023. The outcomes of coaching helped Life Bloom, and the women leaders improve their program outcomes, productivity, employee engagement, well-being, career development, work life balance, and ability to manage and develop people.
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