TEMAK started in 1992 as the Teenage Mothers and Girls Development Group to economically empower teenage mothers and girls and break the cycle of teen pregnancy and HIV infection in western Kenya. They provide vocational and technical training, school fees for continuing education, health services, and holistic social support. The TEMAK Technical Training Institute offers training in computer literacy, web development, food service, hospitality, hairdressing, tailoring, weaving, construction, and other high-demand subjects and provides safe accommodation, stipends, lunch, and insurance to participants. They help graduates access employment opportunities or support for their own businesses. TEMAK also markets handmade housewares, bags, jewelry, toys, and other products made by program participants. All funds are reinvested in the community. TEMAK supports orphans, widows, community water projects, and rural schools and organizes regular environmental cleanups. They are registered with the government as a not-for-profit community organization.