About UEP

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65

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No. of teen mothers who have been given a chance to go back to school

No. of students in the Undugu Higher Education Fund

2,125

815+

No. of sanitary towels produced monthly

No. of girls registered in the SistaPlus project

Our Goal

“Empowering Girls, Youth & Women for Sustainable Change.”

Mission Statement

To uplift Girls, Women and Youth in low-income communities through mentorship, access to education, menstrual health initiatives, skills training for young mothers, and sustainable agriculture. We are committed to breaking cycles of poverty, promoting gender equity, and building self-reliant, resilient communities.

Our Values

SEED-I : Like planting a seed for growth and self-reliance, which ties perfectly to our agriculture and empowerment focus.

Vision Statement

A thriving rural community where Adolescent Girls, Youth, and Women are empowered with education, skills, and sustainable opportunities to live with dignity, independence, and hope.

S – Sustainability: We foster long-lasting change through eco-friendly solutions, skills development, and agriculture for self-reliance.

E – Empowerment: We believe in equipping girls, youth, and women with knowledge, skills, and opportunities to unlock their full potential.

E – Equity & Inclusion: We ensure fair access to education, resources, and opportunities for all, especially those in marginalized and low-income communities.

D – Dignity: We uphold the self-worth of every individual by promoting menstrual health, education, and livelihoods with respect and compassion.

I – Integrity & Collaboration -We build strong partnerships with communities, stakeholders, and allies to drive collective impact while focusing on ethics and transparency.

Founder's Message

Meet Immaculate Wesonga, a dedicated Registered Nurse with a heart for community service and the visionary leader behind Undugu Empowerment Programs (UEP).

Growing up in rural Kenya, Immaculate witnessed first-hand the struggles faced by girls, women and Youth—lack of access to education, period poverty, and limited opportunities for self-reliance. Guided by these experiences and her professional career in healthcare, she founded UEP to break cycles of poverty and create lasting change in low-income communities.

Under her leadership, UEP runs projects that keep girls in school through sustainable sanitary pad production, empower teen mothers with skills and mentorship, open doors to higher education scholarships, and promote sustainable agriculture for youth and women.

Immaculate’s work has touched many lives and earned recognition through community service awards, but for her, the true reward is seeing young women and youth rise with dignity, confidence, and hope for a better future.

Our Partners