Thank you for supporting USAID / Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program Lighting candles during the launch of USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program in Kibera.
USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program launch in Korogocho.
Motorcycle-taxis participating in the peace march while spreading peace messages during USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program launch in Kibera.
Civic Education Campaigns Peace caravans were used to sensitize communities in Kibera, Korogocho and Kiambiu on the importance of peaceful elections in 2013. During the campaign, information communication materials emphasizing the need to uphold peace were also disseminated.
A Mathare resident votes during a mock election exercise .
Taking election peace campaign to the streets in Kibera.
Mathare campaign for peace during the election period.
A peace caravan advocating for a peaceful election.
Strengthening Cohesion and Trust among Conflicting Communities TENANTS who capitalized on the 2007-2008 post election violence to occupy houses in Kiambiu slum returned them to rightful owners in 2013 - thanks to USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program efforts in building trust among communities in the slum.
Happy to get my house back: one of the recipients during the ceremony.
(From right to left) Caroline Mora, Paul Maina Josephat Ouma, George Ouma and Jones Wambua display symbolic keys to their returned houses.
The U.S Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Robert Godec with one of the house recipients in Kiambiu.
USAID Kenya Mission Director Karen Freeman congratulating one the tenants.
Strengthening Community Networking With support from the Kenya Police and local administration, cohesion champions were empowered with necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to appropriately engage their leaders in making informed decisions.
Cohesion Champions displaying certificates after attending a training organized by USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program.
Youth attending a civic education training in Kibera.
Cohesion Champions interacting with police officers at training function.
A group of youth from Kibera now sensitizing others on their rights and responsibilities - thanks to training received from USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program.
Devolution Training Kenya Tuna Uwezo program organized a training on devolution aimed at creating awareness to the general public about devolution, constitutional rights and freedoms.
Kimberly Tilock, Global Communities Country Director awards the first runners up of the devolution festival in Kibra constituency, Nairobi county.
Artists perform a skit informing people about their constitutional rights during the devolution festival in Kibra Constituency, Nairobi County.
A young man engrossed in a copy of the 2010 Constitution.
A participant sharing her experiences during the devolution festival.
Countering Violent Extremism Activities like international women’s day and leadership trainings have strengthened community and civil society social networks while promoting collaboration on community issues toward the resolution of grievances.
Marching for peace: the 2015 International Women’s Day was held at Mukuru kwa Reuben grounds where several activities including football, poetry recital and acrobatic dances were undertaken with an aim of enhancing peaceful co-existence among community members.
Young people engage in discussions aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence in their community during an activity organized by USAID/Kenya Tuna Uwezo Program in Kibera
A youth training in Eastleigh aimed at promoting and enhancing collaboration on community issues toward the resolution of grievances.
Equipping the youth with skills to enhance their livelihoods.