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Bilal Mission of Kenya is a charitable and nonprofit organization involved nationally in the propagation of wellness and aid and offers services in the field of education, medical treatment and social services. In the small yet vibrant town of Kwale, Kenya, the Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Foundation sought to provide help and assistance to the people. The initiative focussed on empowering and educating women so they may take care of their family and home.
Kwale is a small town in and the capital of Kwale County, Kenya. It is located at around 4°10′28″S 39°27′37″E; 30 km southwest of Mombasa and 15 km inland. The town has an urban population of 4,200. It is next to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. The colorful town of mombasa can be seen from Golini due to its high altitude. Past Kwale is The Shimba Hills Hotel and Mwalughanje Elephant Sanctuary running along the KWS strip. Kwale is the main town of the Digo and Duruma people. These people belong to the Mijikenda ethnic group of the former Coast Province of Kenya. Other tribes found in the county include the Kambas, Arabs and Indians though to a very small proportion compared to the Digos and Durumas. The area extends from Shika Adabu in the south, to Kinango and then southwards to Lunga-Lunga on the border with Tanzania.
Training & Workshops
Training and workshops educates on how to use the capital and how to go about doing small scale business is of utmost importance.
Workshops were organized for the ladies from rural and remote areas so that they become ambassadors to carry on educating with empowerment to the communities at their center. Bilal Missions is also looking forward to invite youths from all over the world to volunteer at Bilal Centers in remote villages so that to assist in creating self awareness and empowering and training local population and Bilal Community in students counseling, teaching English language and imparting various skills.