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issues and develops a network of conscientious environment youth groups. Organise workshops for young people with the support of our partners on reproductive health, HIV and AIDS, peer education among other areas. Disseminates relevant information and train young people to actively participate in governance issues at the local, national and international level. Imparting basic computer skills to out of school youth with a bias to those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
5. Possible steps to reach the goals • • • • • • • •
Attend open public meetings focusing on the creation of curricular in academic institutions and audibly putting forth my input concerning the dire need for an overhaul of the education system in Kenya. acquire space and funding to set up talent/dream academies where youth can explore their gifts and passions hence rescuing them from the pipeline mentality. approach the representatives at the office of Youth and Sports and dialogue about increase in funding for youth projects throughout the country. Projects on entrepreneurship, interfaith, talent search etc. Draft various grant and fund proposals Seek funds to get craft/talent experts and mentors to guide some of our youth and making optimal use of their gifts and talents Form or join a strong lobby group to move our case of talent academies to the highest office to ensure we get support from the necessary governmental bodies. Search for non-governmental networks (partners/donors) that can invest into our ideas and work together to see it come into fruition. With the center at the forefront, we will initiate talks with institutions, both elementary and those of higher learning, so as to establish inter-cultural and inter-faith programs in these institutions, as well as advocate for these topics to be added into the academic curriculum.
6. Evaluation criteria • • •
Engaging youth to actively give feedback on the goals outlined Engaging partner organisations in also giving feedback Engaging a consultant to conduct an external evaluation
7. Possible partnership and synergies Potential partners include: • Liverpool Voluntary Concelling and Testing (LVCT) • National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) • National Youth Council (NYC) • Kenya Red Cross (KRC) • Youth Initiative Kenya (YIKE) • Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) • African Youth Trust (AYT) • Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) • HOPE WORLDWIDE • NairoBits • Access to Government Procuremtn Opportunities(AGPO) • Nairobi City County Youth Oversight Board • UN Habitat • AidsHealth Care Foundation(AHF)
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