![]() I saw my parents doing all sorts of jobs. So they really wanted to break the cycle of poverty and worked very hard to make sure that their children would have a chance to get out of the slums in the future. But they also didn’t want to see their children suffer. My parents came from poverty, they didn't have anything. I have seven siblings, so you can imagine how big our family was. People feel sorry for me when they learn that I was raised in the slums. That's why most of them turn to prostitution to earn money even though they’re still minors. At the same time, these girls see their mothers suffering. Oftentimes, their parents are not able to support them beyond the 8th grade. Girls from the slums drop out of school early. When women go to the toilet at night, they can easily become victims of rape. ![]() For example, many houses in the slums tend to share one toilet. When you live in the slums, it’s not safe to leave your house. ![]() That’s why a lot of them end up committing crime or turn to prostitution. Parents need to feed children, but have no job opportunities. People don't pay their electrical bills, and steal cables instead. Children don’t have a place to play, adults lack infrastructure. A kitchen, a sitting room, a bed - everything is in that one single room. Large families often live in a tiny three by three meter room. I was born and raised in Kaptembwa, a very big slum in Nakuru, Kenya. “I clearly see problems that women from the slums face.” The Aurora Tech team learnt more about Elizabeth, her plans for Gwiji, and the harsh realities of life in Nairobi’s slums. In this way, Gwiji supplies a lifeline to less fortunate women raising their children in difficult conditions. As inspiration, meet the winner of this year’s Award: Elizabeth Mwangi won for Gwiji for Women, a mobile app that connects cleaners with clients in Nairobi, Kenya. The Human Resources Office of the Administration Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures and will ensure compliance with all applicable state and Federal regulations.The open call for the 2024 Aurora Tech Award is now live! We encourage all women founders of tech startups to apply - for more information, visit the Aurora Tech website. Coordinates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and all other federal and state regulationsĮqual Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle with the City of Aurora, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Įqual Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.Processes any employee complaints/appeals.Manages Worker's Compensation for employees.Coordinates benefit programs for employees.Assists in the development of job descriptions with the various city departments.Handles pay and classification issues inclusive of salary surveys. ![]() Administers personnel policies and procedures.Advertises job vacancies, reviews job applications and interviews prospective job candidates.We are focused on delivering quality customer service, and we are committed to the recruitment, development, retention, and reward of our exceptional workforce. The Human Resources Office is dedicated to partnering with the City of Aurora’s departments and divisions to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - our employees. The Human Resources Office is located in the City Clerk's office in the Aurora City Hall. The City Clerk oversees all Human Resources functions for the City of Aurora. ![]() The City of Aurora employs approximately 50 full-time employees and 25 part-time and seasonal employees. ![]()
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