The Latest from the Tali Fund
summer 2024
Edith Murogo Honored by US State Department!
Recognized as a “TIP HERO” for her work countering Human Trafficking through the Talia Agler Girls SHelter in Nairobi
US Secretary of State, A. Blinken, presenting TIP Hero award to Edith Murogo. State Department, Washington, DC | June 24, 2024
The US Department of State honored ten persons from around the globe for their work countering “Trafficking-In-Persons” (TIP) in 2024. No doubt influenced by the visit to TAGS by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman (see article below), TAGS’ Founder, Guiding Light, and CEO Edith Murogo was one of them! The ten were brought to Washington, DC to be recognized, feted, and further supported by the US Government. Secretary of State Antony Blinken led the program.
At a ceremony at the State Department on June 24, Edith was chosen to represent the ten honorees by giving the featured address. You can see the entire proceedings at this link. [Edith receives her award from the Secretary of State at 17:10 and delivers the featured address from 21:05—26:50.]
You can also go to our Video Gallery link and see a “bootleg” recording (haha, gratitude to Bob Alper!) of Edith’s speech alone.
Edith Murogo delivering her speech representing nine fellow honorees from across the globe for their work countering human trafficking. US Department of State | June 24, 2024
No surprise—
Edith’s award and speech covered by African media
This link connects you to her story in The Nation, Kenya’s largest newspaper.
This article from The Africa Report includes a mention of the Talia Agler Girls Shelter.
And also by the Manchester, VT Journal. This is a wonderfully written article!
Hey there, you’re a rock star!
Because she's our rock star, and since she went on tour after receiving the State Department award, what else could we do but print up some t-shirts!
On the front:
Edith Murogo US Tour 2024
Trafficking in Persons Hero Award
TaliFund.org
On the back:
Oh, just zoom in. ;-)
Special thanks to Tovah at Millennial Tops and Ts for design and delivery!
February 2024
US AMBASSADOR TO KENYA VISITS TAGS!
Of all the places she could have gone to recognize a positive and constructive response to the scourge of human trafficking, US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman chose the Talia Agler Girls Shelter in Nairobi. We are honored by her praise for the accomplishments of TAGS Founder–CEO Edith Murogo, the members of her devoted staff, and above all, the girls who have fought their way back to lives of potential and opportunity in the wake of horrific trauma. Thank you, Madam Ambassador!
On the occasion of her January 29 visit to TAGS, Ambassador Whitman (right of poster) posted on X/Twitter, "I’m inspired by the resilience of these young women who are rebuilding their lives as survivors of human trafficking. We can all do something to help." #EndHumanTrafficking.
january 2024
something else that is truly inspirational
Eileen Oginga, a CDTD-TAGS beneficiary, had her story produced by the US Dept. of Labor in coordination with the International Labor Organization. That these two organizations, each with global reach, chose to highlight one of our students is an affirmation and a testament to the work we do. It is well worth the watch. (6:14)