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We make complex topics and issues easy for youths to connect with and use to influence decisions affecting their lives.

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#Nitatokelezea

Youth Civic Engagement

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We supported UN Women to develop and run a targeted multimedia communications and advocacy campaign to influence positive perceptions around women leadership in elective…

#NitachezaKaMimi

Youth Civic Engagement

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Done in the final days leading up to the 2022 elections, and as a second phase to #MakosaNiYangu, this short social media voter education…

#MakosaNiYangu

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This was a short campaign that attempted to get Kenyans to see the relationship between voting and the experience of their everyday life. For…

Youth Unemployment in Kenya: Why the Orange Economy is the Answer

10 Feb

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Youth Unemployment in Kenya: Why the Orange Economy is the Answer.

Hello, Folks! It’s a new week, presenting new opportunities and new possibilities! We hope you are ready to seize them....

11 Oct

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#FichaUchi Campaign: Empowering Youth to Safeguard their information.

In today’s digital world, data has become one of the most valuable and powerful resources. Whether we’re browsing the internet,...

Power of community reporting - Story Za Jaba

29 Aug

Civic EmpowermentCommunity storytellingInclusionThellesi Thoughts

The Power of Community Journalism: How Story Za Jaba Sparked a National Conversation.

In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, journalism faces unprecedented challenges. Traditional news outlets, once the primary sources of information, are...

Niaje, I hope uko poa, tubonge kuhusu mbona ni muhimu tukue very present ikikam kwa issues governance, ile tu kujua: Economy iko aje, cost of living nayo. Tuko na representatives, jiulize what are they doing to make situation tuko sai better. #fyp #thellesitrust #shorts

Wednesday Banter | Youth and Government Processes

What if her story could change everything?

In 2023 alone, 4,091 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Kilifi County. #DreamsCutShort is a raw and immersive photo-documentary series that unveils the lived experience of Kadzo—a girl whose hope for a bright future is cut short too soon. Her story mirrors the harsh reality of many girls in Kilifi trapped in a vicious cycle of teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, and lost opportunities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Malindi Creative Association for their incredible collaboration in documenting this story. Your unity and dedication reflect the larger vision of #Kibaraza—a program designed to bring creatives together, empower them to create better, create more, and earn a living through their craft. We also appreciate @barazamedialab for their invaluable support in bringing this project to life.

🚨 To Changemakers: This isn’t just a story—it’s a call to action. It’s upon you to take it up and use it to inform interventions that protect girls, keep them in school, and break the cycle.

🔗 Visit [https://dreamscutshort.gallery/] to scroll through Kadzo’s journey. and lets share in the comments

Dreams Cut Short | Kibaraza

Je ni muhimu vijana kujiunga katika maendeleo ya kijamii? Sepetuko inaangazia masuala ya uongozi na umuhimu wake katika jamii.

Sepetuko | MnatoSato

The play dwells on the ever present need of parenting, Sabwami the main character fakes a kidnapping in order to get his parents attention but the sudden turn of events go beyond his control as what he thought was an innocent gesture turns tragic. It speaks of pain, faith and resilience amid the modern times.

FORGIVE ME, FATHER | MNATOSATO

Accountability starts with the basics:

1. Know who they are - You can't hold someone accountable if you don’t even know who they are.
2. Know how to reach them - Accountability requires access. Do you know where to find them or how to contact them?
3. Know what they do - Without understanding their role and responsibilities, how can we evaluate their performance?

Now, let's think about our elected leaders. How well do we know them? Do they have a clear, public job description that outlines what they should be doing? If not, how can we possibly hold them accountable?

Our ED, @Oliver, explains why the conversation of social accountability should start with these basics.

What does it really take to hold someone accountable?

Malindi Got Talent 2nd Edition | Kibaraza

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