The UWEZO Journal
Young People Inspiring Change
Development Environment Empowerment Peace Building DEFINITION Uwezo Youth Development Project (UYDP) is an independent, non-political, community-based, non governmental, youth development organization. PHILOSOPHY Founded of strong principles and values geared towards the development of the young people as agents of change, UYDP believes that with quality empowerment, there can be realized lasting peace and meaningful development for communities. It further realizes that in equipping young people with knowledge, skills and opportunities they can be able to in turn influence positive change in their communities to create a better world. MISSION To reach out to young people and communities with knowledge, skills and opportunities that will empower and strengthen them to positively transform their lives and their communities VISION To realize a pool of empowered and resourceful young people who will be leading agents of sustainable development practices for environmental protection, improvement of lives and the creation of a better and peaceful world for all OUR COMMITMENT UYDP is committed to create a place in which each person’s identity, dignity and ability is recognized and respected; and in which everyone is allowed and supported to live life to the fullest in a healthy and natural environment, notwithstanding the challenges faced as well as contribute positively towards community and self-development through a culture of peace
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Up and Running On 2nd of March 2012, UYDP made an application seeking registration with the Department of Gender and Social Development in the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development. After a whole month of waiting we are happy to note that we have finally secured a Certificate of Registration dated 5th April 2012. Our registration number is DGSD/MSA/CD/2012/440. The stage is now set for us to officially roll out our plans. For further information please contact us through the address below or visit any of our offices. We shall be so pleased to receive you. Welcome.
Welcome to our Offices Main Office We are pleased to announce that we have acquired an office within the Mombasa Central Business District. The office is located on the 1st Floor of Jeneby Building, along Moi Avenue on your way to docks, next Unik Driving College just before the tusks. This is with effect from 16th April 2012. This office shall handle all administrative functions of UYDP, including enquiries. Field Office Our field office shall remain at the Kenya Ports Authority Sea Scouts and Girl Guides base located at the Railways Location Chief’s Camp in Shimanzi, opposite Makande Primary School along Shimanzi Road, off Jomo Kenyatta Avenue. The field office shall act as the base from which our outdoor projects and activities shall e coordinated and conducted
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. ~ James Borrough
Let There Be Peace Five years have passed now since the last disputed General Elections in December 2007. With some of the scars of the post poll violence experience then still alive, Kenyans will be going back to the ballot in less than a year. Political alignment is already taking place and others have began taking sides. As peace loving citizens of this wonderful land, Uwezo Youth Development Project is sending out an appeal to all Kenyans here at home and in the diaspora “Let There Be Peace.” We appreciate and respect everyone's right to participate in the electoral process, but that should not be reason enough to tear us apart. Tribalism, negative ethnicity and political interests should not at any time surpass our “Kenyanness” our nationhood. Though many, we are and should always remain one. Everyone of us is called upon to be a “Messenger of Peace” in our own little ways. May the words of our National Anthem “May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty” always remind us to be brothers and sisters and to make peace, not war.
The Uwezo Journal is Published by The Uwezo Youth Development Project and Printed by Uwezo Media Services. P.O. Box 93485-80102 Mombasa Kenya. Email: uwezoproject@yahoo.com. Cell: +254 (0) 726 951296/ 733 951296 Blog: www.uydp-kenya.blogspot.com © Uwezo Youth Development Project 2012. All Rights Reserved www.uydp-kenya.blogspot.com
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