TERJA Impact
Scholarships and Education
Scholarships and Education
TERJA Foundation has awarded 8 scholarships to deserving students, with 3 recipients successfully gaining admittance to universities.
Book Donations
We have donated over 70 fiction and non-fiction books to students in Kenya, enriching their educational experiences.
School Supplies
Over 30 students in Kenya have received essential school supplies, supporting their academic journey.
Menstrual Health and Hygiene
Menstrual Health Products
TERJA has distributed over 200 menstrual health products to girls and young women, tackling period poverty and promoting menstrual hygiene.
Reusable Sanitary Pad Project
We initiated this project in Kenya, providing supplies and materials to help girls and mothers sew over 150 reusable sanitary pads, which have been distributed to more than 50 girls in the village.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day
TERJA sponsored a workshop at Namasanda Secondary School, attended by over 50 girls, raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and demonstrating how to make reusable sanitary pads.
Storytelling and Cultural Exchange
Storytelling Events
TERJA has hosted over 10 storytelling events at a local elementary school in Southeast Houston. These events involved sharing over 40 videos created by students from a rural school in Kenya.
Cultural Exchange
Houston students submitted questions to 4 videos from Kenyan students and received responses. Likewise, Kenyan students watched over 10 videos created by Houston students and engaged in a dialogue by exchanging questions and answers.
Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer SupportSince the beginning, TERJA has engaged over 150 volunteers at our events, particularly in the storytelling workshops at a local elementary school in Houston. These volunteers help students learn how to create video stories and assist them with their homework. Most of our volunteers are medical students from Baylor College of Medicine, who bring their passion and expertise to empower young learners.
