How we sustain our efforts to empower youths in Kibera slum

 

1) Web Marketing for Business

We help businesses in the design of professional websites to help market their businesses on the internet. The services we offer include mobile responsive design, search engine optimization, social media marketing, domain registration, website hosting, logo design, website maintenance, security and general web consultancy.

2) Life Skills Training (soft and hard skills) 

Many youths living in Kibera slum do not know how to use computers hence are computer illiterate. Our life skills training project changes this by providing professional computer training to youths in Kibera slum. We believe proficiency in computers is a requirement for success in today’s technology-driven, work environment. We ensure the youths receive these skills and are fully equipped for success.

We offer computer, entrepreneurship and leadership training for youths living in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We believe that the youth have the capacity to change the world if well nurtured and empowered.

Our premise is based on the notion that organizations can partner to help young people in shaping the direction of their lives. We also believe that in order to change one’s personal, national or organizational status, there must be a “change in the thinking and processing pattern of their minds.” We teach the youths to think like leaders.

Why computer and professional training

Computer literacy is needful because many organizations require people who can help with the daily office work especially in this increasingly digitized world. Employees who are well versed with using computers to do different things are highly desired. Additionally, to work comfortably in the world right now, one ought to be computer literate. Not knowing how to use a computer in this age and time is a tragedy.

Many youths living in Kibera slum do not know how to use computers hence are computer illiterate. Our life skills training project changes this by providing professional computer training to youths in Kibera slum. Proficiency in computers is a requirement for success in today’s technology-driven, work environment. We ensure the youths receive this training and are fully equipped for success.

The Challenge

Thousands of at-risk youths in Kibera have never used a computer. Computer lessons are available, yes, at commercial educational institutions at a price they cannot afford. These young people do not have access to affordable computer lessons. Through our training, youths become qualified and can obtain jobs that they are obviously not eligible for without the skills we offer. This project bridges the digital divide and levels the playing field.

Our Solution

We provide a learning environment with access to fast computers, internet and qualified teachers. Youths and young adults acquire the needed computer skills for success. They can secure better jobs with this high demand and relevant training. The skills we offer will also allow the youths to find ways to work from home if they have a reliable internet connection, apart from being desirable employees for office jobs.

Long-Term Impact

The youths become viable and competitive in the market place. They advance in their careers and overcome poverty. They contribute to national development in different ways. Knowing how to properly use computers will help them to keep life organized and streamlined. They will know how to communicate professionally using email, look for scholarship, apprenticeship, internship, and work opportunities on the internet. Thus, gaining computer literacy will help the young people prepare for the future.