The Zuri Initiative (Zuri) is a Social Enterprise that combines a social business with social capital to empower women in Kenya. Zuri empowers motivated women, from low-income backgrounds, by providing them with both technical and soft skills (through its ZIWEP initiative, cost-free to the women) that would enable them to earn an income working for Zuri as sales agents, find employment elsewhere, or to become self-employed. Zuri also acknowledges the positive contributions made by women in the local community and rewards them through a network of ‘social capital’. We recognize the efforts made by women in the community and hopefully inspire future generations to cultivate the habit of ‘doing good’ as a part of their ethos. The idea is to do social good and earn social capital credits (SoCCs) that can be redeemed for items that are important for the women (school fees, uniforms, solar lamps, training courses, etc.). Zuri also offers the women a chance to earn an income by working with us as sales agents for the hair-care products that we produce. We involve women directly in the production and retail of hair-care products to the mass market. The women retain any commission earned from the sales. This initiative provides women with the opportunity to enhance their skills in production, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. The women receive support through training sessions and workshops specifically designed to enhance their skill set. We stand for #eachforequal #IWD2020. Wishing all you beautiful women a very happy International Women's Day!

Hello, let's talk about keeping children safe during this coronavirus period! So, with schools closed and people confined to their homes, you may be wondering how you can protect children from coronavirus infection. In this video, I am going to share some tips for keeping your child safe during this pandemic. Tip #1: Clean their hands often Make sure children wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after they have been in a public place.To make hand washing fun for the kids, you and the children can sing any song for the 20 seconds. Tip #2: Help them practice social distancing While schools are closed, children should limit their play times with children from other households. Also, consider taking precautions to separate your child from people around you who may be at a high risk of COVID-19 infection. Tip #3: Get them face masks The CDC recommends that children 2 years and older should wear a face mask covering their nose and mouth when in public places. Tip #4: Teach and reinforce preventive actions Explain to children the importance of actions like hand washing, keeping a safe social distance and wearing of face masks. Tell them that these practices can keep them healthy and stop the virus from spreading to others. Also, be a good role model—if children see you doing these things, they’re more likely to do the same. Tip #5: Help your child stay active Encourage your child to engage in some physical play, as it is great for physical and mental health. If you opt for outdoor play, remember to take the necessary precautionary measures. If you are stuck indoors, activities like stretching or dancing can help your child stay healthy and focused. And that is all we have for you today. If you have more tips on protecting children during this period, do share them with us on our social media pages. Otherwise keep safe and stay fabulous, with Zuri hair products. Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov We do not own copyright to the music played in this video. Credit goes to the original source "Rewrite The Stars (From "The Greatest Showman") (Instrumental)"

The Zuri Initiative yawaletea msururu wa video zenye mawaidha ya kujikinga, nyakati hizi za korona. Kwanza kabisa ni video hii inayoelezea jinsi ya kuwalinda watoto kutokana na maambukizi ya korona. Leo, ningependa tuongee juu ya vile tunaweza kuwalinda watoto, wakati huu wa corona. Wakati huu ambapo shule zimefungwa na watoto wako nyumbani, kama mzazi, pengine unajiuliza, ni jinsi gani utaweza kumlinda mtoto wako kutokana na hii corona virus. Katika video hii, nitakupa tips kadhaa za kukusaidia kuwalinda watoto wako kutokana na maambukizi ya corona. Tip ya kwanza: Osha mikono yao mara kwa mara Hakikisha watoto wanaosha mikono yao kwa kutumia maji na sabuni angalau kwa sekunde ishirini. Hiii ni muhimu sana, kwanza kama wametoka mahali public. Kuwasaidia watoto wachangamkie uoshaji wa mikono, mnaweza kutafuta wimbo wa kuimba kila mnapo osha mikono. Tip ya pili: Waasaidie kuweka social distance Jaribu kupunguza muda ambao watoto wanatumia kucheza kule njia. Pia, iwapo watu karibu nawe wako kwenye hatari kubwa ya kuambukizwa COVID-19, ni vyema uchukue tahadhari ya kuwatenganisha watoto wako na watu hao . Tip ya tatu: Wanunulie maski CDC, ambayo ni Center for Disease Control inashauri kuwa watoto walio na miaka miwili na zaidi wanapaswa kuvaa maski, inayofunika mdomo na pua, kila wanapokua katika public places. Tip ya nne: Sisitiza hatua za kujikinga Waeleze watoto umuhimu wa hatua kama uoshaji wa mikono, kuweka social distance na kuvaa maski. Waeleze kuwa hatua hizi zitasaidia kuzuia wasiambukizwe corona. Pia, kama mzazi, kuwa mfano mwema kwa watoto wako. Wakikuona ukichukua hatua hizi kujilinda kutokana na maambukizi ya corona, itakua rahisi kwao kuiga mfano wako. Tip ya tano : Hakikisha watoto wanafanya mazoezi ya kimwili Mazoezi ya kimwili yanachangia sana afya njema kwa watoto . Hivyo basi, hakikisha kuwa watoto wanapata nafasi ya kufanya mazoezi ya kimwili. Tamati Ni hayo tu kwa leo. Iwapo una mawaidha mengine ya kutusaidia kulinda watoto wakati huu wa corona, tafadhali tujulishe, kupitia kwenya mitandao yetu ya kijamii. Kufikia hapo, sina la ziada. Zidi kukaa salama na kurembeka, kwa kutumia bidhaa za nywele za Zuri. Kumbukumbu: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco

A series brought to you by the Zuri Initiative on useful tips on how to stay safe during this COVID 19 pandemic.

In this video we provide practical tips you can take to start saving today for a better tomorrow. By following these simple steps you ensure you have a smart saving culture and can plan better for your future. 1. Recording your expenses, write it down so you know where your money is being spent. 2. Create a budget, prioritise your expenses. 3. Cutting costs, eliminate unnecessary expenses. 4. Set saving goals, make sure these are achievable. 5. Saving tool, choose what works for you. 6. Make it a habit A series brought to you by the Zuri Initiative on useful tips on how to stay safe and smart during this COVID 19 pandemic. If you like this video and want to see more, then remember to support the Zuri Initiative by purchasing our products @zurihaircare. By purchasing a Zuri product you will have impacted the lives of several women who work towards making and retailing the Zuri products. We love hearing from you. Share, like and comment to let us know what tips work for you.

In this video we explore the simple benefits of saving and what it can mean for you. A few benefits of having a saving are: 1. Provides protection in the case of an emergency. 2. Avoidance of debt. 3. Reduce financial stress. 4. Financial freedom. A series brought to you by the Zuri Initiative on useful tips on how to stay safe and smart during this COVID 19 pandemic. If you like this video and want to see more, then remember to support the Zuri Initiative by purchasing our products @zurihaircare. By purchasing a Zuri product you will have impacted the lives of several women who work towards making and retailing the Zuri products. We love hearing from you. Share, like and comment to let us know what tips work for you.

A series brought to you by the Zuri Initiative on useful tips on how to stay safe during this COVID 19 pandemic. This series is in English. It is important to always be aware of your growth as a person. It is difficult to keep track of one's personal growth due to lack of time and daily life. This is a good time to assess yourself as an individual and your life before the crisis, as well as what this crisis means to your growth and what will be the way forward. You must be motivated to plan again and plan for life after this crisis. Personal growth is all about taking inventory of your life and making an assessment of where you are now and where you are headed as an individual. Personal goals are meant to guide you through the whole process of personal growth. First be clear why you are setting this goal and what you want to achieve. Your goal must be specific. If it is a financial goal, state how much you need, how much you need to save. Your goal must be achievable. You can break down your goal into small goals then create a plan to achieve the small goals. Your goal must be measurable and realistic. Lastly your goal should be time based. Set out the time that you will need to achieve that goal. Be confident and motivated to set time that will push you out of your comfort zones. If you like this video and want to see more, then remember to support the Zuri Initiative by purchasing our products @zurihaircare. By purchasing a Zuri product you will have impacted the lives of several women who work towards making and retailing the Zuri products. We love hearing from you. Share, like and comment on our post to let us know what you are doing during this period towards enhancing your personal growth.

Ni muhimu kutathmini/kupima ukuaji wako wa kibinafsi mara kwa mara. Wakati mwingi ni vigumu kufanya hivyo sababu ya kukosa nafasi sababu ya kazi na shughuli za kila siku. Huu ni wakati mzuri wa kutadhimi ama kujichunguza kama mtu binafsi. Hali yako kabla janga hili na janga hili linanguvu gani katika ukuaji wako na hatua utakazozichukua. Ni muhimu kujihamasisha na kujitia motisha ya kuweka mikakati na malengo ya baada ya kipindi hiki. Ukuaji wa kibainafsi unahitaji kupimwa mara kwa mara ili kujua ulipo na uendeko. Malengo ya kibinafsi yanatuongoza katika machakato mzima wa ukuaji wa kibinafsi. Sababu na maana ya kuweka lengo lako. Lengo lako liwe la kutajika. NI lengo la kifedha ama lengo la kiroho Lengo lako liweze kupimika. Kama ni lengo la kifedha. Unahitaji pesa ngapi? Lengo lako lazima linaweza hitimika na pia liwe lengo husika kulingana na uwezo wako. Unaweza weka lengo kubwa lakini livunje katika malengo madogo madogo.. Mwisho kabisa lengo lako lazima liwe na wakati. Weka muda katika malengo yako. Hili litakusaidia kujisukuma ili kuhitimisha lengo hilo. Asante