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    At the A<\/span>ssociation of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA). Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP), success is often measured not only in enterprise growth, but in transformed perspectives. For Sr. Pamela Nabangi, the programme became exactly that: A journey of awakening, inspiration, and practical change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0<\/span>Sr Pamela, a member of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega, participated in the social enterprise training at Strathmore Business School (SBS) in 2022. At the time, she was managing St. Jude\u2019s Technical College, an institution serving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Today, she serves in the Diocese of Bungoma, overseeing its pastoral Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>Before joining SBVP, financial sustainability was a major challenge for Sr. Pamela and her college. Many students struggled to pay fees consistently, leading to interrupted learning, delayed studies, and, in some cases, school dropouts. Seeking a lasting solution, her congregation joined SBVP to explore sustainable ways of supporting vulnerable learners. She hoped the programme would help the congregation develop a sustainable model to strengthen St. Jude\u2019s Technical College and secure its long-term impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>Like many participants, Sr. Pamela expected SBVP to provide direct financial support. Instead, she received what she now considers far more valuable: knowledge. \u201cThe expectation was that maybe there would be funding at the end,\u201d she recalls, \u201cbut they gave us knowledge.\u201d Through the training, she learned strategic thinking, resource mobilisation, and sustainable enterprise development, an empowering shift from dependence on external support to building internal capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u00a0<\/span>According to Sr. Pamela, peer learning was one of the most transformative aspects of the SBVP experience. Interacting with sisters from different congregations exposed her to a range of successful social enterprises. \u201cWhat transformed me most was learning from other sisters,\u201d she says. This made her believe that sustainable enterprises were achievable. She adds that it opened her mind and that she \u201crealised that nothing is impossible.\u201d Exposure visits to thriving social enterprises also provided practical ideas and models she could adapt within the congregation\u00b4s ministries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>Mentorship was another key pillar of Sr. Pamela\u2019s SBVP journey. With guidance from their mentor, her team developed a strong Action Learning Project (ALP) that continues to bear fruit even after her transfer from the technical college. The congregation has expanded its facilities to host nursing students, generating additional income. Other ventures, including catering and fish farming, have diversified revenue streams. \u201cBefore, we waited for salaries that were never enough,\u201d she says. \u201cNow we know we can create projects that make us sustainable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>Beyond institutional growth, SBVP has enabled the <\/span>Sisters of Mary of Kakamega<\/span> congregation to create opportunities for the wider community. Partnerships forged through the programme have improved infrastructure, supported students, and assisted people living with disabilities. More than 40 students have received support to start small businesses, fostering economic independence. The congregation\u2019s catering enterprise also offers students paid work. \u201cWhat they earn helps pay their fees,\u201d she explains.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>For Sr. Pamela, the SBVP journey has been deeply personal. Training in financial and project management equipped her with practical leadership skills that she now applies daily. \u201cI am now more aware of how to manage finances,\u201d she reflects. Beyond technical skills, the programme transformed her understanding of ministry. \u201cWe were a bit closed before,\u201d she says. \u201cNow we see that to be better ourselves, we must help improve the lives of others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    Looking back, Sr. Pamela describes one of the greatest gifts of the journey simply as the opportunity to learn at Strathmore Business School. \u201cIt was a dream come true,\u201d she says. Her message to other congregations is clear: \u201cThis is a very valuable programme. If it were my wish, many more sisters would go through it. It opens minds and helps us see what is possible.\u201d Sr. Pamela adds that the programme is a catalyst for transformed thinking, sustainable ministry, and renewed hope for the communities served by the religious sisters.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Article by Alex Okoth Odhiambo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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