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SSAN desires to see every woman & girl transforming the world after she discovers, harnesses and unleashes her unique power, potential & purpose.
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We serve girls in Kenya, Uganda & Thailand with the vision to strategically expand to girls in India. In each of these nations, displaced girls seek refuge, education and safety, opportunities for women are scarce, and conflict/poverty are prevalent.
Global Vision & Impact
Organizational Vision
- Wholeness & Healing from Trauma
- Educational Empowerment & Scholarship
- Health & Hygiene Education
- Mentorship
- Leadership Development
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She is secure – safe, & has provision for sanitary supplies
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She is whole – healed from brokenness by the transformative word of God
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She is healthy – holistically, in all aspects of life
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She is educated – in purpose & vocation
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She is empowered – leadership abilities identified and harnessed
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She is unstoppable – by God’s power, to change the world around her
Mission
SSAN’s mission is to empower refugee & marginalized women & girls as leaders, who transform their nation & the world, through education, discipleship, leadership development, health, esteem building & mentorship. We exist to restore the God-given voice given to the girl-child, redefining her story & releasing her to be a taker of destiny.
On Girls & the Refugee Crisis
Adolescent girls in displacement face heightened risks of exploitation including sexual abuse and gender-based violence, forced marriage, and early pregnancy.
Why Refugee Girls?
We champion the margins according to Proverbs 31:9 and Matthew 9:36. We want girls who would normally be the forgotten of society to know that they are seen. We desire to bring an end to lives impacted by displacement, danger & uncertainty. Part of our creed, are to be an active voice for the voiceless. As we advocate for refugee & IDP rights, we empower their voice by giving them opportunities they would otherwise not have access to.
Meet the Team
Staff
US Board
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Ginger Matchett
Global Relations & Communications Intern
Advisory Board Members
![Mia Keeys Mia Keeys](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mia-Keeys.jpg?time=1721954675)
![Bernai Holman-Brown Bernai Holman-Brown](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bernai-Holman-Brown-201x217.jpg)
![Nicole Kenney Nicole Kenney](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Nicole-Kenney-201x217.jpg)
![Lauren Jacob Lauren Jacob](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lauren-Jacob-201x217.jpg)
![Noemi Cordova Noemi Cordova](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Noemi-Cordova-scaled-201x217.jpg)
Noemi Cordova,
Founder of Flora Ministries (US)
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Emily Jansen
Strategic Marketing & Philanthropy, Deloitte
Author, A Wilder Eden (2021)
M.S. Marketing, Johns Hopkins University
Kenyan Board & Staff
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Pastor John Mugo Wamithi
Board Chair, Vice President
![Sylvia Mburi Sylvia Mburi](https://uvq4db.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sylvia-Mburi-201x217.jpg)
Sylvia Mburi
Program Director
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David Gikonyo
Secretary
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Margaret Wambui
Board Member
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Mercy Wakonyo
Board Member
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Eunice Wambura Mbote
Board Member
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Charity Mugo
Peer Educator
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Esther Waititu
Teacher/Trauma Counselor