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Turning Waste into Gold- Queening Africa
Queening Africa, a social enterprise that has crafted a peculiar niche for itself in turning braid waste from hair salons in Mathare, an informal settlement in Kenya into golden handbags is making moves with its eco conscious initiative. While engaging both young girls, women and boys, they are keen on transforming their communities, lives and families through the craftsmanship of their hands and their zeal for recycling waste.
Watch the video to find out how our partnership with the social enterprise is transforming lives and protecting girls!
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Відео

#Sponsorship: Retracing the footsteps of Child Sponsorship Alumni in Kenya
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Plan International began its life in Kenya in 1982. The journey began with the enrolment of children from underprivileged backgrounds under Child Sponsorship framework to ensure that they are connected with sponsors who would, and have, contributed in their journey, improving their livelihoods. Each year comes with a case load, a group of targeted children that we walk with from zero years up t...
SAIC Project: How Young People are using art and dance to transform their communities
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In Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, a group of young people have set up the Foundation of Hope, a creative space where the youth in the area can come to take part in activities such as dance, art and music, or learn how to make an income from poultry farming and collecting garbage. Supported by Horn of Africa Youth Network and Plan International Kenya, through the Safe and Incl...
Rehabilitation of Mangrove Ecosystem| Coastal Livelihoods and Environmental Management Project
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Destruction of mangroves at the coastline has had negative effects on the environment. Unfortunately, the farms have been degraded due to harvesting of firewood and charcoal burning. As a result, communities are exposed to the high speed waves that also brings salinity to the farms. Plan International Kenya, through the Coastal Livelihoods and Environmental Management Project collaborated with ...
Seaweed Farming| Coastal Livelihoods Environmental Management Project
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At the Kenya's Coastline, seaweed farming has become a sustainable venture in improving livelihoods for Coastal communities, replacing the gradually dwindling fish stocks. Communities produce sea moss gel, soaps and shampoos among other products from seaweed farming as income generating activities, contributing to #environmental conservation. #climatechange #climateaction #coastalliving #liveli...
The Coastal Livelihoods Environmental Management Project (CLEMP)
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The Coastal Livelihoods and Environmental Management Project is a 3-year UK-funded project implemented by Plan International Kenya in collaboration with National Government, County Government of Kwale, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kenya Forest Service, Pwani University, local partners and coastal communities in Lunga Lunga and Msambweni sub counties. The project’s impact was aimed ...
Poria's Plan To Beat the Clock!
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Poria’s Plan: 1. Go to school. 2. Become a leader. 3. Change the world The World Economic Forum estimates that it will take 131 years to reach gender equality. With our beat the clock campaign, we are saying NO to 131 more years of inequality. The world can no longer turn a blind eye to the discrimination, violence, oppression, apathy that girls around the world face, every single day. Therefor...
Safe and Inclusive Cities Programme: How Motobrix Youth Group is transitioning to Clean Energy
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Motobrix Youth Group, an initiative by a group of remarkable young social change-makers have marked their innovation journey in the streets of Mathare, an informal settlement within Nairobi, Kenya. With their collective power as a group, they are collecting household waste and mixing it with charcoal and saw dust plus a binder to produce organic briquettes. The briquettes are then sold to the s...
Changing Lives through Education-The Story of Moline
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As we celebrate the International Day of Education today, we acknowledge the ripple effect that education has when children more so girls are empowered. Moline, a teacher who is a former sponsored child narrates her journey as being part of the Sponsorship programme by Plan International Kenya. She narrates of her experience and how education has changed her life and the community she serves fo...
Safe and Inclusive Cities Project: How Downtown Youth Group in Mathare - Nairobi is going green
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The oldest and second largest urban slum in Kenya, Mathare is home to around half a million people. One of the biggest challenges facing the community is waste management, with less than half of the rubbish produced being reused or recycled. With no official waste disposal services, piles of rubbish cover the community, causing drainage problems, flooding and polluting the rivers and clean wate...
A family lost their sole breadwinner who was swept away by floods in Marsabit
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When flash floods struck in Logologo Marsabit County, Mzee Learapo, 70, tried to salvage his family's belongings. He was living with disability. The raging torrents overpowered him and sadly, he was swept away by the floods. All his family is left with is his memories, as they ponder where to begin, having lost everything, including livestock. #elnino #climatecrisis #climatechange
Effects of El Nino fuel hunger crisis - Tana River
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Jamila was attending to her farm when it begun flooding. On getting home, it was completely destroyed. It is very hard for her as she is expectant. Her children cry the whole night due to hunger. As she and the children squeeze themselves in her mother's house, the older children and their father sleep outside under a mosquito net. The grim state of the ongoing El Nino across the country that h...
The negative impacts of flooding cause disruption, destruction and distress among communities.
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"I was playing with my doll when it started #flooding. My doll, bag, books and school uniform were all swept away by floods," recounts Mariah, 9. As #floodwaters rise in #TanaRiver, families like Maimuna's, Mariah's mother, are counting losses. Her house and everything in it were swept away by the raging #floods. Maimuna, a widow, says she held her two children as they waded out to the tarmac, ...
International Day of the Girl 2023| Girls' Take Over at Tatu City
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Telma, 21, a #girl advocate from Plan International took over the role of Linda Nyaseda, Head of City Management at Tatu City. In her own words, Telma was thrilled to meet a young lady in charge of one of the largest real estates in Nairobi that sits on 5,000 acre. She drew inspiration from Linda's first-hand engagement and mentorship. #girls #mentorship #internationaldayofthegirlchild
International Day of the Girl 2023| Girls' Take Over at Tatu City
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Mary Meso, 22, got an opportunity to fit in the shoes of the Tatu City Country Head Mr. Preston Mendenhall. The girl advocate experienced a day in the life of the leadership team in the real estate sector, including young women in legal and construction space. #girls #internationaldayofthegirlchild #girlpower
International Day of the Girl 2022-Girls Take Over
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International Day of the Girl 2022-Girls Take Over
Sponsorship:Empowerment in Homa Bay, Kisumu, Bondo, Kwale, Kilifi, Machakos & Tharaka.(long version)
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Sponsorship:Empowerment in Homa Bay, Kisumu, Bondo, Kwale, Kilifi, Machakos & Tharaka.(long version)
Sponsorship: Working with communities in Homa Bay, Kisumu, Bondo, Kwale, Kilifi, Machakos & Tharaka.
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Sponsorship: Working with communities in Homa Bay, Kisumu, Bondo, Kwale, Kilifi, Machakos & Tharaka.
Addressing effects of climate change through drought-tolerant farming
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Addressing effects of climate change through drought-tolerant farming
SAIC Project Phase I review (short version)
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SAIC Project Phase I review (short version)
#Najali EP3 Mambo ya Wanawake
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#Najali EP3 Mambo ya Wanawake
#Najali EP2 Mambo ya Watu wawili
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#Najali EP2 Mambo ya Watu wawili
#Najali EP1 Pride ya mwanaume
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#Najali EP1 Pride ya mwanaume
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 4_PART 2 (Climate Crisis)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 4_PART 2 (Climate Crisis)
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 4_PART 1 (Climate Crisis)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 4_PART 1 (Climate Crisis)
#RewriteHerStory Sn II Episode 4 promo
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#RewriteHerStory Sn II Episode 4 promo
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 3_PART 1 (Child Protection Unit Project)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 3_PART 1 (Child Protection Unit Project)
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 3_PART 2 (Child Protection Unit Project)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 3_PART 2 (Child Protection Unit Project)
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 2_PART 2 (BEEP Project)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 2_PART 2 (BEEP Project)
#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 2_PART 1 (BEEP Project)
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#ReWriteHerStory SN 2 EP 2_PART 1 (BEEP Project)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @truecynic1270
    @truecynic1270 Місяць тому

    CULTURALLY SICK

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 4 місяці тому

    Educate don't mutilate 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @alinalemanska2029
    @alinalemanska2029 5 місяців тому

    HELL IN LAND THAT LOOKS LIKE PARADISE. THANK GOD I WAS BORN IN POLAND WHERE THIS HORRENDOUS BRUTALITY DOES NOT EXIST.

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 9 місяців тому

    41 views

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 11 місяців тому

    Its only meant for boys girls arent supposed to go through it

  • @harrietosimbo8930
    @harrietosimbo8930 Рік тому

    It was a great day to launch such a noble project---Coastal and Sustainable Management of Marine Ecosystem project in Kwale and Kilifi Counties

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 Рік тому

    If id been through that and i died,id be happy cos itd mean that id go to god

  • @lillianomariba6095
    @lillianomariba6095 Рік тому

    That was a very engaging and powerful conversation. Glad that this was a success 🙏 #GirlsGetEqual #InternationalWomensDay2023

  • @glaudinekiplagat3666
    @glaudinekiplagat3666 Рік тому

    Happy women's internationals day

  • @linuskoech7051
    @linuskoech7051 Рік тому

    Putting work on the dream. Proud of you Nancy 👏

  • @libaararchie6255
    @libaararchie6255 Рік тому

    Sky is the limit Nancy...very proud

  • @richrioba
    @richrioba Рік тому

    I really like this😍😍😍

  • @swalenzao4140
    @swalenzao4140 2 роки тому

    Wonderful!

  • @faithm1765
    @faithm1765 2 роки тому

    Great job Team and Janet

  • @davidkinyanjui3476
    @davidkinyanjui3476 2 роки тому

    Dream again. A bold strategic plan. I wish it's rolled out to more counties like where I am in Meru county. My pupils, as a teacher, know and engage more than the parents and the society know and imagines. Dream again...

  • @monicaodhiambo7229
    @monicaodhiambo7229 2 роки тому

    Great and inspiring story! God bless Plan International!

  • @hellenadhiambo5433
    @hellenadhiambo5433 2 роки тому

    We truly need men like this in shaping the future of our gils

  • @bonienkilah740
    @bonienkilah740 2 роки тому

    Someone wise once said,"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world" keep up with the acts of touching young people's hearts plan international and Inua dada organizations. I'm proud of you!😇😇😇

  • @phikeha7410
    @phikeha7410 2 роки тому

    How can one apply

  • @bancykathure1213
    @bancykathure1213 2 роки тому

    Actually Lornah managed to campus,,,,we schooled together pursuing Bachelor of Education arts.....proud of you mama

  • @arthurotieno9274
    @arthurotieno9274 2 роки тому

    Nancy, you inspire me so much and to put more effort in this in this industry, thanks to the Hyundai dream Centre because they have given me an opportunity that many people wish to have, thanks also to the Hyundai coordinator Mr Nashon and The school of Nita

  • @dianaawuor2622
    @dianaawuor2622 2 роки тому

    Teenage pregnancies is really on the rise especially in slum/ghetto neighborhood, some come as a result of peer pressure, poverty.... But I believe that something can be done and I am happy that plan international/ inua dada are trying to brigde the gap🙏🙏

  • @kinyuaerickmacharia2867
    @kinyuaerickmacharia2867 2 роки тому

    send the video

  • @dianaawuor2622
    @dianaawuor2622 2 роки тому

    The Future is indeed Female. I believe if ladies are given such opportunities they can do much much more. Thank you #plan international for giving these girls such opportunities especially going into spaces that were considered male dominated. Self Reliance is the way to go 🙏🙏

  • @fritnat
    @fritnat 2 роки тому

    Plan International promotes genital cutting when it come to boys and should be boycotted.

  • @kakadanable
    @kakadanable 2 роки тому

    #endingteenagepregnancyinKenya

  • @euniceopul6504
    @euniceopul6504 2 роки тому

    Such an encouraging story. Great work

  • @wellbeingwithwinnie6280
    @wellbeingwithwinnie6280 2 роки тому

    This was so great giving the girl child this opportunity is building girls the confidence hongera plan international

  • @samuelkuria9760
    @samuelkuria9760 2 роки тому

    We can achieve so much more together as a community. We can only expérience life when we contribute positively to others around us. Parceque on est humain!

  • @faithm1765
    @faithm1765 3 роки тому

    Long live Plan. I am humbled to have been among the first sponsored children. As part of the team now, it is time to impact others especially girls and young women.

  • @rosemarymigiro9462
    @rosemarymigiro9462 3 роки тому

    Beautiful change stories, touching lives, proud to be part of the team

  • @georgebaridi8321
    @georgebaridi8321 3 роки тому

    This is great looking forward for the outcome/impact of this project. Hongera to all.

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi? Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @ashahassan2808
    @ashahassan2808 3 роки тому

    Thanks to plan international and Inua dada foundation

  • @ashahassan2808
    @ashahassan2808 3 роки тому

    Congratulations Mike, Janet ,Ann and the entire crew for airing the story on the re-write my story i believe it will make a change and help the young girls and women to open up, #we shall overcome sexual gender based violence

  • @JidoSultanRealone254
    @JidoSultanRealone254 3 роки тому

    Superb power

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    165 Subscribers

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi? 🇰🇪

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Implementation! When?

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Why is President not helping? 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi ? 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    800,000 ?

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    What is their income from?

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    54 views

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi? Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

  • @linpoetry8332
    @linpoetry8332 3 роки тому

    This is a Great show!

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 3 роки тому

    Do you know Jim Nduruchi? Kenya 🇰🇪