Uwezo Youth Development Programme Flier

UWEZO YOUTH

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

MOMBASA CLIMATE ACTION TEAM

modern agriculture

community awareness

tree planting

briquette making

capacity building

advocacy

Empowered Youth Transforming Communities Uwezo Youth Development Project, P. O. Box 93485 -80102 Mombasa Cell: +254 726 951296/+254 714 942081/ +254 728 951541 Email: info.uydpkenya@gmail.com, www.uydpkenya.blogspot.com

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE OUR BACKGROUND Uwezo Youth Development Programme (UYDP) was founded in 2011 as a youth development community based organization is registered with the Department of Gender and Social Development in Mombasa, Kenya OUR MISSION To reach out to young people with knowledge, skills and opportunities that support them to positively transform their lives and communities.

OUR GOAL To see a world in which the identity, dignity and ability of every young person is recognized and respected; and in which they are allowed and supported to live life to the fullest in a healthy and natural environment in order to contribute positively towards community and self development through a culture of peace.

OUR SCOPE Environment and Climate Change: Tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges of helping communities to limit and adapt to climate change through action learning and promoting sustainable development practices thus improving environmental sustainability and contributing to poverty reduction.

Peace Building: Working towards a peaceful and united nation strengthened by patriotism, cultural diversity and positive ethnicity where citizens coexist without fear Youth Empowerment: Imparting essential knowledge and skills in the young people to boost their awareness on pertinent issues and enhance their capacities to actively and effectively contribute to personal, community and national development.

Poverty Alleviation: Pioneering relevant and innovative solutions to cushion youth and communities against the ever rising costs of living, improve socio-economic security and reduce poverty levels OUR VALUES We always endeavour to uphold the following values. � Commitment � Relevance � Service � Hope

CLIMATE ACTION TEAMS PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Climate Action Teams is an initiative of the Climate Action Programme for Schools and Youth which aims to engage young people in learning and taking action around climate change to promote sustainable development through creative and practical responses-micro projects and use their knowledge ,skills and experience to help the community.

It seeks to create employment opportunities for the youth and help them turn local resources into economic assets, thus improving environmental sustainability and contributing to poverty reduction.

OBJECTIVE: Contributing to the achievement of the MDG 7- Environmental Sustainability with direct impact on MDG 1-Poverty Reduction AIM To tackle two of the world’s most pressing challenges: youth unemployment and helping communities to limit and adapt to climate change.

GOAL To increase the adaptive capacity of young people (male and female) to respond to local environmental concerns and the impacts of climate change PRIORITIES � Sustainable profit generating green business micro enterprises � Community outreach to groups and individuals to create awareness and promote action � Influence on local decision making and impact on policy

OUR PRINCIPLES We are founded based on the following organizational principles; � Voluntary and open membership � Democratic member control � Economic participation by members � Autonomy and independence � Education, training and information � Partnerships among organizations � Concern for the community in general IMPACT OF OUR WORK As a result of the work we do, UYDP continues to enable: Capacity Building through training and other awareness initiatives that provide platforms to help increase the level of knowledge of young people and their communities on targeted areas Opportunity Creation by availing opportunities through targeted projects within and out the organization for the benefit of young people and other community members.

Partnerships and Networking between young people and other stakeholders through the development of strong linkages with other like-minded individuals and organizations to support our programmes and to promote shared learning

UWEZO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME P. O. Box 93485 -80102 Mombasa Cell: +254 726951296/736951296/714942081/ 728951541 Email: info.uydpkenya@gmail.com FB: UYDPKenya, Twitter: @UYDPKenya Blog: www.uydpkenya.blogspot.com