When I started From The Root, it wasn't just about creating another NGO. It was about addressing a fundamental truth I've witnessed throughout my life: when you empower a woman, you empower an entire community.

My Journey to Purpose

Growing up, I watched my mother struggle to provide for our family. Despite her intelligence and hard work, lack of education and opportunities kept her trapped in poverty. I saw how this affected not just her, but our entire family and neighborhood. That experience planted a seed—a conviction that no woman should be denied the chance to reach her full potential simply because of her circumstances.

The Multiplier Effect

Research consistently shows that investing in girls yields the highest returns for communities. When a woman earns income, she reinvests 90% of it back into her family and community—compared to 35% for men. When a woman is educated, she's more likely to ensure her children, especially daughters, receive education too.

Beyond Economic Empowerment

While economic independence is crucial, true empowerment goes deeper. It's about restoring dignity, rebuilding confidence, and reigniting hope. It's about helping girls see themselves as capable, valuable, and deserving of opportunity. Many girls we work with have internalized society's limiting beliefs about their worth and potential. Our programs don't just teach skills—they transform mindsets.

The Ripple Effect in Action

I've seen firsthand how one empowered woman can spark transformation throughout her community. She becomes a role model for young girls, a support system for other girls, and an advocate for change. She challenges traditional barriers and proves that girls can be breadwinners, leaders, and change-makers.

Why This Matters Now

In our society, girls face unique challenges—limited access to education, cultural barriers, economic dependence, and lack of support systems. These challenges compound, creating cycles of poverty that span generations. But the good news is that these cycles can be broken. One woman, one skill, one opportunity at a time.

Our Commitment

From The Root exists to be that catalyst for change. We're committed to providing not just training, but comprehensive support—education, mentorship, seed funding, and ongoing guidance. We're building a community where girls lift each other up and create lasting change.

I invite you to join us in this mission. Whether through donation, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, you can be part of transforming lives and communities. Because when we invest in girls, we invest in our collective future.