Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development

On this , we urge young people to adopt a culture of peace in all their pursuits.

Paving the way for International hashtag , YOWPSUD partnered with a Youth State Department Kenya (Youth Fund Kenya) and Green Heart of Kenya mainstreaming PCVE with Talent Show which aimed at the culture of Peace through art and expression. Yesterday, Kilifi County experienced a long-awaited event with over 500 youth, women, and children in attendance. Winners received tokens to support their continued efforts and advance community peace. Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund Act Change Transform National Counter Terrorism Centre - Kenya European Union in Kenya Aga Khan Foundation Search for Common Ground National Cohesion and Integration Commission Kenya Community Development Foundation USAID Kenya

We are excited to announce our partnership with Skills Zone Training College! As part of our commitment to empowering youth, Youth and Women For Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) will be sponsoring 10 students from Mombasa county to take a one-month computer training course at Skills Zone Training College. This opportunity will provide the students with valuable skills in technology, enhancing their career prospects and preparing them for future success.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this collaboration will have on the participants and the community! Reach out through the contacts on the poster or Email with Title "YOWPSUD, FREE Computer Packages"

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It was an incredible session on design thinking, hosted by Swahilipot Hub Foundation as part of the Changemakers Academy.

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CEF-Pillar Group Discussions in preparation of the 1 year PCVE workplan on the implementation of the Kilifi County Action Plan. Act Change Transform Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund Kwale County Community of practice .aid National Institute For Policy And Strategic Studies,Kuru Jos. Plateu-State. National Counter Terrorism Centre - Kenya Kenya Community Development Foundation USAID Kenya Swahilipot Hub Cisco Academy European Union in Kenya Aga Khan Foundation National Cohesion and Integration Commission Trace Academia fans

YOWPSUD, in collaboration with and funded by , is hosting the Kilifi County Engagement Forum on PCVE. This forum will analyze the evolving context of VE, review current interventions, and explore new preventive strategies.

Last weekend, conducted an organizational capacity assessment (OCA) as part of the - program, supported by . Notably, YOWPSUD has experienced significant growth over the past year.

In commemoration of , YOWPSUD is committed to empowering youth and women in businesses and talent nurturing to realize sustainable development goals.

This was during a youth Dialogue Forum and talent showcase in Chumani organized by the Office of the Assistant County Commissioner Chumani.



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Today, Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) and the office of the Kilifi county Commissioner with support from GCERF through ACT! hosted a stakeholders' roundtable at Mnarani Club, gathering key players from the private sector, state actors, civil society organizations, the Kwale Secretariat on PCVE, and youth from Kilifi County. The focus was on reviewing progress in implementing the economic pillar of the Kilifi County Action Plan.

Notable attendees included Kilifi County Deputy Governor Florence Chibule, Chief Liaison Officer NCTC Joseph Kanyiri, representatives from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce, and the informal sector, including the Jua Kali Association among others.

Youth involved in YOWPSUD’s ARIVE project shared their experiences in building their resilience and accessing socio-economic opportunities in both formal and informal sectors. The project has supported 120 youth from four sub-counties in Kilifi County, enhancing their life skills and expanding their networks to reduce their vulnerability to violent groups.

The forum emphasized the need for a multi-sectoral and coordinated approach to implementing the economic pillar of the Kilifi County Action Plan in addressing violent extremism. Both the private sector and key state actors committed to supporting youth with job and training opportunities. The forum concluded with an agreement to establish an economic sector working group comprising the private sector and other key stakeholders.

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Religious Dialogue in Kilifi County brought together youth and diverse religious leaders to discuss fostering peace and preventing violence in a political context.
The Dialogue emphasized the role of youth and women in promoting social cohesion and highlighted how religious leaders can support these efforts through interfaith cooperation and shared values.

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World Youth Skills Day, observed globally on July 15th each year, is a significant event that emphasizes the importance of equipping young people with essential skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. This day highlights the pivotal role of skills development in empowering youth to effectively tackle present and future challenges.

This year’s theme “ Skills for Peace and Development” correlates with YOWPSUD’s core focus of empowering youth and women through diverse skills training initiatives.

Recognizing the significance of self-reliance, YOWPSUD supports youth and Women access diverse vocational training programs ,digital skills and to become positive social change agents in their communities promoting Peace and Development. Our programs are crafted to impart practical skills necessary for securing jobs and in establishing entrepreneurial ventures. As a result of this support, YOWPSUD contributes to reducing unemployment and promoting economic independence, fostering socio-economic advancement within coastal communities. Over the past four years, more than 500 youth have benefited from YOWPSUD's economic empowerment and peacebuilding programs.

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Mentorship sessions for Magarini mentees aimed at tracking progress over the program period, highlighting significant improvements in behavioral change and mindset. Many mentees have become their own bosses and are now living independently.

The Mentorship Session in Malindi was very engaging, with youth sharing their life journeys. There were notable changes in their behaviors, standards of living, and personal well-being. led the sessions on outcome harvesting.

The mental health session facilitated by during one of the mentorship sessions really helped me come out of depression. I have restored the relationship with my family, which had been strained for many years."

Through the - program, we formed a group called consisting of 15 youth. We have successfully registered the group and are currently awaiting approval for our proposal to get fishing gear with support from

Through a stakeholders engagement forum in Juwaba, I have sensitized 10 young mothers in my "Chama" on business entrepreneurship. So far, we've registered the group and received support from of 250k for our startup through .

The final mentorship session for - Cohort 1 mentees in Kilifi North aimed to track the individual progress and assess the impact of the program on the beneficiaries.

The Mentorship Session in Malindi was very engaging, with youth sharing their life journeys. There were notable changes in their behaviors, standards of living, and personal well-being. Manal Bamatraf led the sessions on outcome harvesting.
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Through the - program, we formed a group called consisting of 15 youth. We have successfully registered the group and are currently awaiting approval for our proposal to get fishing gear with support from Kilifi County Government
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