About Mrembo Empowerment Community
Who We Are
The Organisation
Mrembo Empowerment Community (MEC) is a social enterprise (registered as a company limited by guarantee) that empowers victims of violence and poverty by providing the support and resources they need to transform their lives and end the cycle of violence.
We believe that every person has the innate power to achieve their potential and Mrembo empowers them to realise that potential. We empower women to understand their potential, take ownership of their decisions and development and acquire necessary training to achieve better lives.
Meaning of the word "Mrembo"
The word Mrembo is Swahili meaning beautiful. The Mrembo logo is represented by a butterfly. This symbolizes the fact that from the onset, nobody can give a larvae a second look – it’s ugly, deformed and generally unappealing. We help our young fragile and vulnerable (larvae) ladies to undergo a metamorphosis just like larvae and mature into butterflies that are beautiful, agile and free from their fears and challenges.
Our Mission
MEC seeks to improve socio-economic status of victims of commercial sex work, domestic violence survivors, single mothers and vulnerable girls by equipping them with sufficient and dynamic skills set to restore their dignity and build self-sustenance