After completing a 67km trek throughout Spain, a East Lancashire woman is heading to Kenya to help set up a resource centre.

In October Celia Gaze, took part in the Trek along Spain’s Camino de Santiago trail to raise funds for One Woman at a Time, a charity that empowers women in Kenya.

Celia will now be heading to a school in the country to provide them with IT equipment provided by two Padiham companies – Rapid IT and The Wellbeing Farm.

Celia said: “I am absolutely delighted that we’ve been able to partner with a local company here in our county of Lancashire to make this happen in a country almost 6,000 miles away but with a cause so close to our hearts.

“Like us, Rapid IT are purpose-driven, and their skills will now make an absolute world of difference to this charity, this school and these wonderful women and girls.”

In addition to various tablets and mobiles from The Wellbeing Farm, eight laptops donated by Rapid IT will now allow the school to take its first steps to go digital and provide a critical resource.

One Woman at a Time is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting women in Kenya by providing resources for education, healthcare, and vocational training.

Through these initiatives, the charity empowers women to overcome cultural, financial, and social obstacles, giving them the tools to build independent and successful lives.

Jean Anderson, founder of One Woman at a Time, said: “We believe that with the right support, every woman has the power to define her future, embrace who she truly is, and create change not just for herself but for her entire community.

“Through education, healthcare, and emotional support, we aim to empower women to take control of their lives, one step at a time.

“By working together, with businesses like The Wellbeing Farm and Rapid IT we can create a world where women have choices.

“I cannot thank them enough and look forward to seeing the equipment arrive at the school when we visit them later this month.”

Rapid IT’s Reece Lawrence said: "Our working culture revolves around positive impact within the world because we passionately believe that by working with forward-thinking businesses like The Wellbeing farm we can create huge changes and opportunities both locally and globally.

"When Celia told us about One Woman At A Time we were all incredibly impressed by what the charity is doing and striving to achieve and we hope that by working together we can be part of a bright future for everyone involved."