ABOUT GIVING WINGS
Sponsoring, guiding and mentoring exceptionally talented youth in disadvantaged social-economic conditionsto explore their full potential as professionals
Meet some of our early career professionals
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Youth Development - A passion for helping young people to their full potential
Giving Wings was founded in 2021 as a Non-Profit organization, inspired by my work as former President of Digital Divide Data Group (DDD) which was focused on transforming young people's lives. I learned that nothing is more fulfilling than helping young people progress towards their dreams & ambitions.
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However not everyone who has exceptional talent has also the means to fully explore it - and often is forced to stay below their potential and capabilities all their life, because they lack this little help they need to progress to the next level.
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Giving Wings was created and designed to help young professionals with a limited support-system
to still find a path to fulfill their dreams.
Help is provided in different forms, financial, inspirational, mentoring, coaching etc.
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In addition Giving Wings has established different programs, helping very talented young professionals successfully through their transition into the professional world, fulfilling their dreams.
CEO and Founder
Frank Heitmann & Family
Maureen C.
Cloud/Linux/AWS Certified
"GW helped me greatly to become one of the 1st women technology leaders in Kenya - and accelerating my career as female leader in a male dominated industry"
Damaris M.
DevOps Engineer
"Becoming a successful young woman in technology is still challenging especially in Africa. With GW help I was able to position and promote my self to Engineer level of latest cloud technologies."
Venu Madhav Vodnala
Artist and Instructor
An amazing artist on his way to the top in the Art-World of graphite realism
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"I am looking forward for continued GW help and supporting me to fulfill my dream to become a member of a leading Art Academy in Florence - perfecting my artistic skills and further promoting my career"
Samuel M
HR Manager
GW enabled me to maximize my potential as people leader - supporting me to complete my certification as HR professional College of Human Resource Management Nairobi.
Thanks to DDD and GW this completes my journey from a "orphan from Kibera-Slum" to a successful HR Leader today
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Agnes W
Finance & Project Lead, CPA
GW has helped me build my confidence; socially and professionally. Through the regular practical advice, encouragement and support, I now able to establish clear directions and goals hence a step away from realizing my dream of becoming a young great leader.
Stephen K
Entrepreneur and AWS Instructor
GW supported me through seed funding & coaching my financial services start-up allowing me to become amongst of the youngest innovative entrepreneurs in Nairobi and so breaking the cycle of poverty for me
Terence C
Cloud Technology Trainer
"Reflecting on GW as a career coaching beneficiary, I am lost for words. The sessions were thought provoking and has impacted my daily work life to be more purpose driven and action oriented to make my vision a reality. The results my work has generated this year 2021 are nothing short of a miracle! That is in part thanks to the work that GW mentorship and motivation have freely volunteered to aid me orient my life towards attaining the goals I am setting out."
Emily K
Case Processing Assistant
In the time I have been part of GW, I have gained the know-how on the steps to take to advance my career development. I look forward to the continued support and I know I will meet my career objectives, one of them being working for UNHCR.
Frederik S
IT Project Manager
I’m privileged to have gotten sponsorship for mentorship by Giving Wings Corp, it has helped me to rediscover myself and actualize my potential; as a young professional. I would recommend the good work they are doing for helping younger professionals to be of value in their career.
Mary W
IT Project Manager
My whole life, I have always had to do a trial and error with my career choices. I thank God that I don't have to figure it out on my own anymore. Giving Wings has provided me a safe space where I am heard, I learn everyday and I can see myself growing. “What I need is someone who will make me do what I can.”
Caroline W
Data Analyst
Giving Wings has helped me alot in realizing my potential as a young data analyst and standing out in my workplace. I'm able to maximize on my strengths and improve on my weaknesses. I have also developed new skills especially in leadership that I never thought I had. I can now feel the growth I long yearned for in my career.
Marion N
Entrepreneur and Fashion Designer
"Giving Wings has been instrumental for me as a young woman in the fashion business. I've got to understand how diverse the world of fashion is, how different we are but our focus for growth is the same.".
Victor O.
Sr. Project Manager - BPO Operations
Through GW, I have been able to focus on what is important as I grow in my professional life while improving on my areas of weaknesses.
It has been a platform for me to share my professional and personal goals with likeminded individuals while getting a tailor made world class coaching from Frank himself.
I am grateful I am one of the first cohort of this program.
Wycliffe O.
Digital Marketing Specialist
It is amazing to have Givings Wings as my mentor. They have taught me not only the keys to success in Entrepreneurship but also how to strike a balance between excellence at work and life. I appreciate everything they have done for me, thank you!
More individual Stories to come