| Life skills development program. Kenya | |
| Description: | The project purpose is to provide a 1 year course involving 35 sessions for 35 to 40 young people, mainly boys. The program starts with a 4 day leadership camp based at the local scout camp grounds. The annual program sessions include positive lifestyle choices, career opportunities, healthy eating, physical education, personal safety, positive relationships, substance use, money management, sporting activites, first aid and arranging mentorship opportunities. Each of the facilitators are sourced from suitably qualified and experienced leaders. The program is run by Victoria Porter (Jifunze International) and President , Rotary eClub Outback Australia. Rotary eClub One leader Roberta will visit Kenya and visit the program during the year. The New Year program is due to commence March /April 2025 |
| History of Involvement: | In 2022/23 Rotary year, Rotary eclub One approved a project grant to improve the hygiene and facilitaties at a food kitchen in Kariobangi slum area of Kenya. (See previous project, Kariobangi Kitchen and basic education centre).The project plan also included the development of a program which would support adolescents to go back to school, become employed or commence training through various apprenticeship oppportunities. The development program commenced while a suitable building was being sourced, however, along side these education and employment opportunities it was recognised that there was need for a broader education and development program as described in the program description section above. Our own member Shefali was involved in delivering the program last year. She lead a session - An introduction to communication skills through active listening. It is planned that she will lead a Thinking skills session in the upcoming program. |
| Location: | Kitengela, Kenya |
| Total Budget: | $17,600 USD |
| Amount Needed: | $14,100 USD |
| Amount Needed From Rotary eClub One: | $4,000 USD |
| Timeframe: | March / April 2025 to Feb 2026 |
| Rotary and NGO Partners: | Rotary eClub Outback Australia - Victoria Porter Rotary eClub Safari Kenya - Robert, Cynthia and Isaac Roteract Club of Kitengela - Lawerence |
| Member Sponsor: | Roberta Porter |