_buildher @_Buildher
We are a nonprofit organisation that empowers Kenyan Women through connecting advocacy, accredited construction skills and life skills training to employment. buildher.org Nairobi, Kenya Joined November 2019-
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Theory + Practical = The full test. Cohort 15 is powering through their Intermediate Exams this week, proving their knowledge and hands-on skills. 👏 Wish them success! Recruitment for Cohort 16 coming soon. #Buildher #WomenInConstruction #Cohort15 #IntermediateExams
Precision. Strength. Detail. That’s what Tilers at Buildher are mastering every day. 📢 Recruitment for our next cohort is opening soon. Will you be the next to level up your future? #Buildher #Tiling #WomenInConstruction
Princess Uwera is breaking the mold. From arriving in Kenya with nothing → to mastering carpentry → to leading 60 workers as a Site Supervisor. Her story isn’t about displacement. It’s about discipline, grit & leadership. 💪🏾 #WomenInConstruction #Leadership
That’s right, these are the smiles of women changing their lives. At Buildher, we train tradeswomen who are breaking barriers & building futures in construction. 👉🏽 Applications open soon. Stay tuned. 👷🏽♀️✨ #Buildher #WomenInConstruction
“Before Buildher, I could barely meet my basic needs. Now I’m a provider and a role model.” – Mary Imotoka, CJ Graduate Mary went from earning Ksh. 600/day to more than double as a skilled joiner. Her journey proves that when women are trained and trusted, they thrive. #Buildher
Mary Ouma went from Buildher trainee (Cohort 6) to Site Supervisor — not overnight, but with consistency, skill, and belief. This is what real growth looks like. #WomenWhoBuild #BuildherAlum #ConstructionLeadership
Confidence is a game changer in construction. It empowers women to claim space, make decisions, and lead with impact. At Buildher, we build confidence as seriously as we build skills. #Buildher #WomenInConstruction #ConfidenceIsPower
Real women. Real stories. Real construction life. Hosted by Ashiko, the convo brought 🔥 with Buildher Founder & CEO Tatu, Alumnae Celestine, & WIRE President Rachel. Stay Tuned for more! #SheBuilds #WomenInTrades #Buildher #WIREKenya #DadasShow
Skilled trades = real income, real growth. Construction offers women a pathway to stable jobs, entrepreneurship, and independence, all based on skill, not stereotypes. #WomenInTrades #FutureOfWork #UpskillingWomen #Buildher #SocialImpact
Big news! 🚨 Buildher is featured in @GitLab_Found first global #ImpactReport. We’re proud to be recognized for our work training & placing women in skilled construction trades. Read the full report: gitlabfoundation.org/fy2025impactre… #Buildher #GitLabFoundation
Behind every graduate is a team of believers. Thanks to our partners, funders & staff for powering Buildher’s first-ever graduation. You’re not just supporting women, you’re building a better industry. #Buildher #FirstGraduation #WomenInTrades
🎓 First-ever Buildher Graduation! Cohorts 12 & 13 are officially certified, site-ready, and skilled in trades that matter. This is how we change the industry: one graduate at a time. #Buildher #FirstGraduation #WomenInTrades
From the classroom to the site, Cohort 14 is stepping into placement, ready to grow and lead. They’ve put in the work. They’ve built real skill. They’ve earned their place in the trades. We couldn’t be prouder to stand behind them. #Buildher #MidwayToMastery #Cohort14
“We’re not fixing women to fit broken systems. We’re fixing the system.” — Tatu Gatere, CEO + Founder of Buildher In Part 1 of this bold podcast, Tatu unpacks workforce equity, gender in construction & why real change starts at site level. Watch: youtu.be/iVZW19FbQRc?si… #Buildher
This week’s recruitment & exam interviews brought bold new faces to Buildher. 💪 Cohort 15 is ready to lead, and reshape the construction industry. We’re not just training tradeswomen. We’re building a movement. #Buildher #Cohort15 #WomenInConstruction #InvestInWomen
Happy Madaraka Day! Here’s to freedom, progress, and the people building our future. #MadarakaDay #Buildher #KenyaAt61 #BuildTheNation
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re calling it out: Stop glorifying resilience. Start building real systems of support. #Buildher #WomenInConstruction #MentalHealthMatters #WorksiteWellbeing #CareIsStructural
Last Wednesday, 40+ women joined us for #BuildherCohort15 recruitment with @CREAWKenya! From sensitization to application, we’re paving new pathways in construction for women in Kenya. #WomenInTrades #CREAWPartnership #SkilledWomenLead #BuildherImpact
After exams & internship, Cohort 14 is back, this time for a deep dive. We’re reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how we can grow stronger. Feedback fuels progress. #Buildher #Cohort14 #WomenInTrades #ConstructionTraining #SkillBuilding
Not just another exam. Cohort 14 tackled real construction tasks—calculating quotes, drafting safety checklists, and planning full work programs. They're site-ready professionals! #Buildher #WomenInConstruction #Cohort14 #SkilledTrades

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