Youth
Intercommunity Network is a youth led development network committed to the
establishment of
just and
sustainable communities. The initiative takes cognizance of the fact that the
pace of change
and
development in any community will be determined by the local communities in all
their diversity and
capacity
for bold and imaginative thinking and their determination in support of their
own development.
It is our
conviction that an effective development strategy is best delivered through
community led
initiatives
and draws upon the diverse experience of local communities. Youth
Intercommunity Network
functions
to foster both youth led community and inter-community learning as an avenue of
transfer of
knowledge
and skills towards positive change at all levels. Through a diverse range of
implementation
strategies,
Youth Intercommunity Network provides communities with a platform to identify
and address
their
problems through youth-led action.
We
believe that young people have profound ability to effect and adapt to positive
change. As such,
they
represent a community’s great hope for innovation and prosperity. That’s why
our youth, in spite of
the
present difficulties, must regain confidence in their capacity to face
obstacles and lead their
communities
to a new dawn where the aspirations of their people are translated into action.
Viewing
through YIN lens we note most current policies and service delivery for youth
begin with the
assumption
that young people are a problem to be fixed. Our experience points to the need
for
inclusive
opportunities and environments that support and nurture young people as social
assets.
Some of
YIN Projects
1. Energy
technologies dissemination in Ruiru District(December 2008 to date)
Youth
Intercommunity Network received a local subsidy from the GTZ Stove programme to
assist
the group
in the dissemination of energy saving technologies in Ruiru District. YIN with
the
assistance
of the ground coordinators are working towards achieving a target of 3,000
stoves
corresponding
to the same number of households. The project team is already on the ground
where
already
we have finalized on the mapping, mobilization of women groups, and
sensitization on the
energy
saving components. Currently the groups are been supplied with the stoves where
after
installation
training and consumer education will be done.
2. Baking
Oven Project: In 2006 Youth Intercommunity Network in partnership
with the GTZ PSDA
constructed
a rocket baking oven for youth groups in Ciicu village of Kandara
division, Muranga
South
District. The main aim is to provide a source of income for the many unemployed
youth in the
district.
The youth bake using the oven where the proceedings are used for the
development of the
members/local
youths welfare. Previous this youth were in involved in illegal cults and
village
crime.
3. Resource
Centre Project: The Resource centre provides a wide range of
products and services
targeting
the youth and the youth serving entities. There is the cyber component,
library,
consultancy
services, reprographic services, communication facilities, and boardroom.
Expansion of
this
facility will improve and create more opportunities for every young persons
within Thika District.
4. Promotion
of Energy Saving Technologies: Our group provides for
sale energy saving stoves
(jiko
kisasa) to any willing buyers. We have trained Biogas construction
technicians who are hired to
do biogas
plants for clients as well as maintenance work. YIN is exploiting other energy
development
enterprises to widen the scope of the youth willing to invest in this sector.
We are
trying
out on the other diverse RETs like Bio-diesel, Wind and solar
Youth
Intercommunity Network worked out collaboration with the Thika GK Prison and
GTZ PSDA
where we
have trained youth inmates in metalclading of energy stoves. We seek partners
to revive
the
dormant Prison clay-works industry in Thika, to commence production of energy saving
liners to
supply
the needs of the local community and the non-focal regions.
5. Tree
planting project: YIN is involved in tree planting
activities within the local primary schools and
forests.
Lately, we mobilized youths to plant trees within the Ruiru Prisons Staff
training College ,
this will
assist the institution to raise woodlots for their fuelwood needs.
6. HIV/AIDS
Awareness and Prevention Projects: HIV/AIDS
is crosscutting in all YIN Programmes
and
projects. We ensure the component on the HIV/AIDS is well covered in all our
activities. We
also
distribute IEC materials on the topic.YIN through the collaboration with the
Ministry of Youth
Affairs
& Sports distributes condoms to the interested youths such like the Makangas.
More projects
are being
sought and developed.
Contact Information
THIKA TOWN, General Kago Road, Moi Gardens-Opposite Bank
of Africa
E-mail Address youth.intercommunity.network@gmail.com
Contact Person: Wycliffe Edger, National Coordinator
Youth Intercommunity Network is registered under Ministry of
Gender, Sports, Culture and Social
Services-Thika
District, registration Number DSS/TKA/YG/06/004, serial number 10527.
