Kenya Red Cross Youth

Volunteers and youth are the heartbeat of our society! You spoke, and we listened—thrilled to unveil the Volunteer and Youth Endowment Fund, 60 @60! This transformative fund is designed to empower our incredible volunteers by providing scholarships thus equipping them with the skills they need to continue their selfless service to humanity. Let’s celebrate those who are always there for our communities! #ServeOneAnother #AlwaysThere

On September 2024 I Was called up as a youth leader to support the implementation of the third phase of the Youth Leadership Exchange Program which is a project funded by the DUF - Dansk Ungdoms Fællesråd ( Danish Youth Council) and implemented by Kenya Red Cross and Kenya Red Cross Youth in collaboration with the Danish Red Cross with the aim of building a safe space and an enabling environment for young people to take initiative and lead positive change in their communities. My obligations as a Youth Leader were : ●Youth Training and workshop Facilitation - planning, conducting and evaluating life skills and Sprint mythology, advocacy, conflicts management and report writing for youth groups in Mukuru and Mathare. ●Capacity strengthing and technical guidance- support the youth groups in Mukuru to implement their community projects ( developed through Sprint) and doing follow up visits ●Conduct relevant training with the youth groups based on their needs and helping them link up with relevant local stakeholders who can support their projects ●Material Development - Facilitating review meetings sessions with master trainers and Peer facilitators to collect Data and update the project officer. ●Reporting - writing Activity reports in consultation with the regional Youth officer ●Writing monthly reports and work plans and share with the regional youth officer ●Conducting monitoring visits for the cisu project Through the project I gained skills on leadership and teamwork, effective communication, Time management, problem-solving skills, active listening, empathy and compassion, cultural competence, Advocacy and Resource Navigation , Networking, Confidence, Project management and Know How to support communities by helping them address their problems at ground level. #youthempowerment

The youth unemployment rate in Mombasa stands at approximately 49%, nearly double the national average, reflecting the county's lagging economic growth. To address this critical issue, I had the privilege of supporting the implementation of the Youth Social Economic and Empowerment Project (YSEEP) in Mombasa County, specifically in Kisauni and Likoni sub-counties. Funded by the Danish Red Cross in Kenya , YSEEP is a transformative initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment and associated social challenges. The project equips young people with vocational skills, promotes entrepreneurship, and provides educational opportunities to enhance their employability and self-sufficiency. It also supports young entrepreneurs with business planning and mentorship, fostering self-reliance and innovation. Beyond economic empowerment, YSEEP emphasizes community engagement, encouraging youth participation in development projects to instill a sense of social responsibility. Additionally, the initiative integrates health and well-being components, offering access to healthcare services, mental health support, and awareness programs addressing issues such as substance abuse. Hosted by the Kenya Red Cross Mombasa branch, YSEEP collaborates with local government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners to create a supportive ecosystem for youth empowerment. This collective effort aims to improve the socio-economic status of Mombasa’s youth, nurturing a generation of skilled, motivated, and empowered individuals ready to contribute to their community's growth and development. Danish Red Cross Danish Red Cross in Kenya Kenya Red Cross Youth Kenya Red Cross CISU - Civilsamfund i Udvikling / Civil Society in Development #youthempowerment

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER ADULT ALLIES!! Are you working in or have networks in institutions of higher learning, county/ national government, or the private sector? Are you passionate about youth development and eager to leverage your experience or networks to help young people in Kisumu County access jobs and business opportunities? We are looking for committed individuals like you! Join us as a Volunteer Adult Ally and support ICON in Kisumu to understand underlying challenges and potential system-level solutions to help more youth access jobs and business opportunities under the Youth Excel Project. Applications close on 15th December 2024! Apply now through this link: (https://lnkd.in/dPBSqTDb). See the poster for more details. @YouthExcel #IkoKaziKE

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞! Are you ready to use your tech skills for good? Kenya Red Cross invites university students, young professionals, and tech enthusiasts to team up and develop innovative solutions that tackle pressing humanitarian challenges in Kenya. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝: Choose from one of these critical themes: 𝟏. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: Help develop digital tools to save lives during disasters like floods, droughts, and landslides. 𝟐. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡:  Build telemedicine and mobile health platforms to improve access to medical care and reduce mortality, especially in rural Kenya. 𝟑. 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: : Create solutions to optimize the delivery of humanitarian aid in disaster or conflict-affected areas. 𝟒. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Design platforms that empower communities to engage in disaster resilience, education, and resource mobilization. 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: Cash Prizes 150,000/-, 100,000/- 50,000/- for top 3. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Submit a 2-3 minute video or a 250-word write-up explaining your solution through the Kenya Red Cross website. 🔗 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dR-EqQP8 📅 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 25th October 2024 International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC #HumanitarianHackathon #DigitalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #DisasterResponse #HealthTech #Logistics #CommunityEmpowerment #YouthInTech #TechForGood

🌟 IFRC Limitless Winners Update 🌟 I promised an update on the incredible winners we are mentoring at the Kenya Red Cross innovation Center. Meet Javan. He’s transforming waste into wealth by making paper briquettes from paper waste. Last week, Javan held a workshop where he trained 10 enthusiastic youths on his innovative process. After the workshop, the students tested the paper briquettes at a local street food vendor, gathering valuable feedback from the community. At this stage the winners are prototyping their ideas, testing and collecting feedbacks. IFRC Solferino Academy Kenya Red Cross Youth #cleanenergy #cleancooking #cleanburning

What an inspiring week spent in Geneva with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC and many national society colleagues from around the world using #humancentereddesign practices to develop program and product strategy for integrated humanitarian assistance. So excited to co-build with them. Everyone was game to try new things as we learn to push ourselves beyond traditional ways of thinking and put people and communities we serve at the center of adapting our mission to global climate, health, migration, and conflict crises. #humanitarian #journeymapping

AVAILABLE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES ONE: Life skills and Basketball Coaches Vacancies: 20 Positions (10 Male, 10 Female) Location: Nairobi Contract period - 30 months TWO: Youth Researchers - (Gender and Protection) || Basketball Experience Program Vacancies: 3 Positions Location: Nairobi Contract Period: 2 Months Apply via the WEMA Platform https://lnkd.in/dGHMcKGq  

OPEN VACANCIES YOUTH RESEARCHERS (Gender and and Protection) Location: Murang'a, Nyeri Apply via WEMA Platform: https://lnkd.in/dKXp2vxY

The Red Cross is Illuminating Kenya's Mental Health Map with a new MHPSS framework! The Kenya Red Cross' MHPSS unit pours a lot of time and heart into providing mental health and psychosocial support to those in need. Have a read about their new framework, operating an MHPSS helpline during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some of the stigma connected to mental health. 📖 https://lnkd.in/drjkB8rr #mentalhealthmatters, #MHPSS, #kenya, #IFRC, #ICRC, #RedCrescent, #RedCross, #volunteers, #stigma