News & Events
Tuesday, 3rd November, 2015
Coffee Morning
on 2 Nov the girls at the centre had a coffee morning in which they invited friends for a cup of tea at 11.00am to help raise funds in support for the faraja Cancer care.The girls prepared coffee,cooked Doughnuts which they shared with friends and had a talk from Ulveena Dar on cancer awareness issues,how to take care of themselves and to always go for screening as early detection can save lives.The Proceeds will go to the Faraja Trust.
»Saturday, 10th October, 2015
Like a Phoenix rising from the Ashes
The girls woke up to a rude shock to find the only place we call home down in ashes.These was shocking to most of us,we were left hanging on not knowing what to do next,words cannot even express how we felt. It was as if our hearts were also burnt in the fire.
However we did not loose hope, we gathered together and had to find a new place where we can settle.We were lucky to be housed by the Aga Khan Primary school who welcomed us to use our computer room as we still pondered on what the next move will be.
Read More »Wednesday, 2nd July, 2014
Thinking Day
This year on the 22nd February we celebrated Thinking Day. We were at the All Saints Cathedral with her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta. Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta is Our patron.
Saturday, 14th December, 2013
Lotus healing Seva group
Lotus healing Seva group
This Thursday lotus healing Sebastian group visited the centre.They explained the basics to 18 girls.
Read More »Friday, 1st November, 2013
Hand washing is important
The Girl Guides at the hawkers Market Girls Centre are sensitizing the girls and the local community about the necessity for washing hands.
Seen in the picture is a participant from Britain attending the 5th World Centre programme at Shanzu.
Thursday, 7th November, 2013
"Wicked" Author Gregory Maguire Launches The Elphaba Fund - and supports the Hawkers Market Girls
Wicked flew onto the Broadway scene (by broomstick, of course) 10 years ago today, and in honor of the hit musical’s big birthday, Gregory Maguire, the author of the original novel, has a special surprise: He’s launching The Elphaba Fund, a nonprofit family foundation committed to health, education, arts and literacy among women and children throughout the world.
Read More »Saturday, 7th December, 2013
Stacy Hilliard and Rashlin Bhachu visited the Hawkers Market Girls
Stacy Hilliard and Rashlin Bhachu visited the Hawkers Market Girls this week to conduct a seminar.
Stacy Hilliard is the principal and founder of Taysha consulting. The seminar dealt with communication and confidence building. The work shop enabled each girl to participate and talk so that they were audible and clear.
Monday, 3rd September, 2012
Founder Member Shariffa Keshavjee wins TIAW Award
Our founder member Shariffa Keshavjee was recognized with a TIAW Award 2012.
Congratulations!
Read More »Wednesday, 4th July, 2012
Lotus Healing Seva Group holds its 35th Reiki Camp!
Ram Mandir Hall in Nairobi was once again the place where the Reiki Level 2 camp was carried out. The girls from the Hawkers Market Girls Centre and others had been taught Reiki Level 1 in March.
Read More »Thursday, 9th June, 2011
Gladys is able to hear again
Gladys could not say her Girl Guide Promise - She has never heard it. Now she will learn her Girl Guide Promise because she can hear!