
Shamsa Adan’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges to Pursue My Dreams
My name is Shamsa Adan, I come from Rombo, a small village where I was born and raised. We are seven children in our family and I’m the firstborn. I
Every girl deserves a safe space where her dreams are nurtured and her voice is heard. We are dedicated to creating a nice place of support and empowerment, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to lead. By investing in her today, we are securing a brighter future not just for her, but for her entire community.
In the Maasai community, childhood is a fragile privilege often stolen by harmful cultural practices. Born into a patriarchal society, young girls face a future where their potential is suppressed by poverty, a lack of education and deeply ingrained social norms. They witness sisters endure painful rites like female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) and are threatened with other forms of gender-based violence. Their cries for help often go unheard as they are isolated by systemic inequalities and a lack of support. This is the heartbreaking reality we are committed to changing.
In the Maasai community, childhood is a fragile privilege often stolen by harmful cultural practices. Born into a patriarchal society, young girls face a future where their potential is suppressed by poverty, a lack of education and deeply ingrained social norms. They witness sisters endure painful rites like female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) and are threatened with other forms of gender-based violence. Their cries for help often go unheard as they are isolated by systemic inequalities and a lack of support. This is the heartbreaking reality we are committed to changing.
At Nice Place Foundation, we provide the solution. We offer a safe haven, a sanctuary where girls can find refuge and reclaim their stolen childhoods. Our work goes beyond rescue; we empower them with education and mentorship, transforming them into leaders and advocates for change. By engaging communities and working with elders, men and boys, we challenge harmful norms from within, creating a ripple effect of dignity and hope. We are building a world where every girl’s future is defined not by tradition, but by her own potential.
Our comprehensive solution is built on four pivotal pillars. We provide a Safe Shelter for refuge, leadership academy to empower girls with leadership skills, advocacy, personal development, computer coding and environmental conservation, Scholarship program to support their educational journeys, and we strengthen Community Advocacy, all working together to help girls build dignified and self-reliant lives.

Mentoring, coding, life skills—growing confident, future-ready leaders.

Immediate safety, counselling, case management, and reunification planning.

School fees, supplies, and follow-up so girls learn without fear.

Engaging elders, men, and boys to end FGM/C and early marriage for good.
Through our efforts, we are creating a tangible and transformative impact on the lives of girls and their communities.
Scholarships for needy and bright girls from vulnerable backgrounds
Girls trained as leaders and ambassadors of change through our leadership academy
Girls at risks rescued through our safe shelter program
Students, teachers, leaders, and communities reached through our community engagement and advocacy program















Protecting girls. Restoring childhood. Building leaders.

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