- Princess Aileen Akinyi, a philanthropist, has been invited to London as a finalist in the Women Changing the World Summit.
- She was recognized for her "Bleed with Dignity" initiative, which provides dignity kits to disadvantaged young girls in rural areas.
- The 12-year-old individual who has committed herself to promoting the advancement of girls is a contender for the "Girl of the Year" award.
Young Kenyan social innovator Princess Aileen Akinyi has been invited to London as a finalist in the Women Changing the World Summit and Award Ceremony.
The 12-year-old, a devoted supporter of empowering girls, is participating in the "Girl of the Year" competition.
The award honors distinguished young leaders who are making a significant global impact.
Her nomination is a result of the outstanding success of her "Bleed with Dignity" initiative, which offers dignity kits to underprivileged girls in rural regions and supports educational opportunities for talented but financially strained students.
The judges were particularly impressed by her dedication to making sure no girl is forced to miss school due to a lack of menstrual hygiene products.
This marks Akinyi's fourth time being a finalist in major international awards.
She has won three international competitions remotely in the past.
This time, she looks forward to attending the event in person and meeting other influential women who are making a positive impact globally.
Akinyi has secured a spot as a finalist, but her attendance at the event depends on obtaining an air ticket to London.
Organizers have observed that, despite a token reward being offered to the winners, it is only presented to those who actually attend the ceremony in person.
Supporters are now urging any airline, benefactors, or sponsors to provide assistance to ensure she does not miss this esteemed opportunity.
"This is a life-changing moment, and attending in person would mean a great deal—not just for me but for the thousands of girls I care for," Akinyi's mother expressed.
For those who wish to support her, this represents a chance to back a young leader who is shaping the future of women's empowerment.
Donations or sponsorships can be arranged through her team.
A woman named Aileen began working as a grocery shopper for village residents.
In one of her philanthropic efforts, Akinyi declined the meal offered by a supporter and used the funds to establish a grocery store for a local woman.
It all began when Aileen was on her way back home from church and a well-wisher approached her with a gift of three thousand Kenyan shillings as a token of appreciation for her work.
She decided to give the money to a poor woman in the village instead of spending it herself.
She stated that the intention was to assist the woman in taking care of her family, a more substantial goal than merely providing an extravagant meal.
In addition to her other pursuits, Akinyi received the Apostle Hayford Alile Humanitarian Award in 2022.