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The 2030 Agenda, adopted by 196 UN member states for Sustainable Development, represents an ambitious global action plan involving all stakeholders—both public and private—with the aim of promoting human well-being, protecting the planet, and fostering prosperity.
It is structured around 17 interconnected goals designed to address major global challenges, including the eradication of poverty, the fight against inequality, climate change mitigation, and the creation of peaceful, inclusive societies that respect human rights.
Through our project, we aim to make a tangible contribution to the achievement of these goals, focusing in particular on four key areas:
Quality Education (Goal 4): Promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education, ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8): Foster sustainable, inclusive, and sustained economic growth and promote decent work conditions for all.
Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10): Reduce economic and social disparities, promoting inclusion and equity within and among countries.
Affordable and Clean Energy (Goal 7): Ensure access to reliable, sustainable, modern, and affordable energy for all.
Location
The center will be built in the locality of Ngerenyi, in Kilifi, the capital of the county bearing the same name. Kilifi County is located in the southeastern region of Kenya, along the Indian Ocean coast, strategically positioned between two major coastal cities: Malindi to the north and Mombasa to the south.
Kenya is administratively divided into 47 counties, including Kilifi.
Population and Demographics
According to 2021 data, the population of Kilifi County is approximately 1,515,000 people.
The demographic composition is heavily skewed toward younger generations: children and adolescents make up 47% of the total population.
Education
The level of education in the county remains critical. Only 13% of the population has completed secondary or higher education. 52% of residents have only received primary education. Alarmingly, about 36% of the population has had no access to formal education.
Poverty and Services
At the national level, Kenya has a Human Development Index (HDI) below 0.55, placing it among countries with low human development. In Kilifi County, the poverty rate is approximately 49.2%. The welfare system is severely inadequate in relation to the rapid population growth and fails to provide essential services to the entire population. Many social and health facilities rely on external aid, often from international donors or non-governmental organizations, and are not always coordinated in a systemic manner.
Economy and Tourism
The local economy is primarily based on three sectors:
Agriculture
Fishing
Services, particularly tourism, which is rapidly growing
The presence of renowned beaches and proximity to Kilifi Creek make the area attractive for tourism, contributing to the development of hospitality structures and related activities. The town of Kilifi also hosts important educational and financial infrastructures, such as Pwani University and several banks. However, the economic benefits generated by tourism and services are concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving much of the population excluded from the fruits of development.
The project involves the construction of a day center designed to accompany young people as they take their first steps “into the world outside”—initially those leaving the Mwangaza Children’s Home upon reaching the age limit, and, in the future, other disadvantaged youth from the local community.
The center will include spaces dedicated to vocational training workshops, enabling young people to acquire practical skills and move toward independence. The preliminary design—developed in collaboration with young people and educators from the community around the Children’s Home—includes four classrooms for training courses, an office, and accommodation for the center's director. Additionally, three guest rooms will be created and managed with the support of the young people themselves, to be included in networks of responsible tourism.
Outdoor equipped areas, a vegetable garden, and a landscaped garden are also planned.
The identified vocational courses include tailoring, computing, cooking, and bicycle/motorcycle mechanics. The presence of the B&B, along with regular open market days, will contribute to the project’s long-term sustainability.
Between February and April 2024, pilot courses in tailoring and computing were launched within the Mwangaza facility to test the youth’s interest in the initiative. The results met expectations, confirming the relevance and potential of the project.
Primary Target – Vulnerable Youth Exiting Protected Structures
Quantitatively:
Approximately 90 young people per year (30 per four-month cycle);
Over 3 years: about 270 direct beneficiaries.
Qualitatively: Aged between 16 and 23, with priority given to those who:
Come from the Mwangaza Children’s Home or similar contexts;
Lack family networks or live in situations of abandonment or economic instability;
Have completed or dropped out of secondary school and have no access to further educational or employment opportunities.
Expected Disaggregation (current estimates):
60% girls, 40% boys;
30% total orphans, 50% with only one parent, 20% with both parents alive but absent or unable to provide support;
Over 70% living in extreme poverty, without stable sources of income.
Admission Criteria:
In agreement with local stakeholders (educators, community leaders, heads of institutions), a vulnerability profile will be defined to determine eligibility for the center, ensuring fairness and alignment with the project’s objectives.
Secondary Target – Vulnerable Youth from the Local Community
10–15 young people per year from disadvantaged backgrounds in the surrounding area, identified by key local figures. Inclusion will focus on those experiencing educational poverty, housing instability, or social marginalization.
Indirect Beneficiaries
The families of the young participants, the broader Kilifi community, small local businesses connected to the center, teachers and their families, and individuals involved in the administration and management of the facility.
In a context marked by educational poverty, youth unemployment, lack of family networks, and limited opportunities for girls, the project aims to:
General Objective
Support vulnerable youth in Kilifi—particularly those exiting protected care or coming from disadvantaged backgrounds—on a path toward personal and economic independence through free vocational training.
Specific Objectives
Skills – Provide practical, targeted training courses (tailoring, cooking, ICT, mechanics) to bridge the gap between formal education and the job market.
→ Responds to the need for youth training and employability.
Employment – Promote entry into the local job market through marketable skills and support for self-employment.
→ Addresses youth unemployment and job insecurity.
Empowerment – Strengthen self-esteem, motivation, and decision-making skills among young people, with particular attention to the inclusion of girls and young mothers.
→ Tackles marginalization and gender inequality.
Inclusion – Create a welcoming and supportive environment that compensates for the absence of family and community networks.
→ Responds to the need for social support among youth without family ties.
Phase 1 – Land Identification and Purchase (Months 0–12)
▪ Identification of a suitable plot of land and completion of purchase procedures, including subdivision and transfer of ownership.
▪ Development of the preliminary, detailed, and executive project designs, and acquisition of the necessary building permits.
▪ Preparation of the construction site, including drilling of a well, connection to the electricity grid, and securing the land with fencing.
Phase 2 – Construction and Start-Up (Months 13–31)
Construction of the day center
▪ Construction of the facilities according to principles of functionality, inclusiveness, and sustainability.
▪ Planned spaces include: 4 equipped classrooms (tailoring, cooking, ICT, mechanics), orientation office, multifunctional hall, and a small B&B to support future sustainability.
▪ Involvement of local labor to promote the local economy.
▪ Technical and project supervision and site monitoring.
Furnishing and equipping the spaces
▪ Purchase and installation of equipment, furniture, tools, and educational materials.
▪ Initial training of technical and administrative staff.
Phase 3 – Launch of Educational and Vocational Activities (From Month 32 Onwards)
Planning and launch of vocational courses
▪ Activation of the first 4 training courses: tailoring, cooking, ICT, and bicycle/motorcycle mechanics.
▪ Curriculum development, teacher selection, and structuring of teaching modules.
▪ Practical and inclusive teaching approach, with attention to gender and socioeconomic background.
Selection and support of beneficiaries
▪ Initial selection of at least 30 young people (ages 16–23), in collaboration with children’s homes and local communities.
▪ Activities include listening sessions, counseling, and personalized guidance.
Production workshops and public open days
▪ Launch of productive activities (e.g., garments, local dishes, repair services) with educational and semi-productive purposes.
▪ "Market" days to showcase the results to the community, boosting participants' self-esteem and promoting self-employment.
Support for employment and self-employment
▪ Networking with the local economic fabric, internships, and mentorship opportunities.
▪ Training on micro-entrepreneurship, budgeting, and basic business management.
Monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up
▪ Data collection on participation and educational/professional outcomes.
▪ Individual follow-up of participants after the courses to assess the level of autonomy achieved.
SEPTEMBER 2024 - AUGUST 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025 - FEBRUARY 2027
MARCH 2027 - SEPTEMBER 2028
The project covers an area of approximately 900 square meters and includes the construction of four classrooms for vocational workshops, a multipurpose space, an office, the director’s residence, three rooms to be used as a bed & breakfast, as well as technical areas, equipped outdoor spaces, a vegetable garden, and a landscaped garden.
The final design and construction of the entire center will be carried out in a participatory manner, actively involving the local community and respecting traditional building techniques of the area.
Special attention will be given to environmental sustainability, through the implementation of systems for rainwater harvesting and reuse, as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels for electricity generation.
The preliminary and final designs have already been completed and submitted in order to obtain the necessary building permits from the County authorities.
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