Poland groups proposal june 2012[1]

KARIOBANGI CATHOLIC CHURCH YOUTH EMPORWERNMENT PROJECT

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Through: Mr. Thomas

Barka Foundation Poland

PROJECT TITLE: KARIOBANGI YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

LOCALHOLDER/IMPLEMENTOR: PARISH PRIESTP.O. BOX 47714 - 00100TEL 020 – 020-2060060NAIROBI

DIRECT PARTICIPANTS: APPROXIMATELY 4,000 YOUTH

IN KARIOBANGPARISH

FINANCING PARTNER: POLAND GROUP

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: KSH 11,585,135

EVALUATION: CONTINUOUS, MID –TERM AND END-TERM

PROJECT LOCATION: KARIOBANGI, NAIROBI, KENYA

JUNE 2012

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1. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

1.1 PARISH PROFILEHoly Trinity Kariobangi Catholic Parish is one of the Parishes within the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). The vision of ADN is “to be a witness of love reflecting the Church of Christ where all are dignified”. The mission of ADN is “to fulfil the mission of Christ through evangelization of the whole person”.

Like the ADN, Kariobangi Parish is highly involved in development work. This is mainly in alleviation of human suffering, enhancing social justice and general peace building. The Parish endeavours to educate the Parishioners and general community on their dignity, rights and duties to themselves and their country.

Kariobangi Parish has jurisdiction over the area covering Huruma, Kariobangi and Korogocho Locations. For the ease of administration, the parish is divided into four zones, namely, St. Martin’s-Ngei, Huruma, Central (Kariobangi) and St. John’s-Korogocho. Besides the main Church, there are two outstations – St. Martin’s-Ngei and St. John’s-Korogocho. The Parish is run by the Comboni Missionaries.

A large proportion of the area falls within informal settlements. In total, the Parish has over 500,000 residents with a fairly high density of 8 or more persons per household who are usually dependent upon one breadwinner. Most households live in single rooms measuring less than 10 square feet.

1.2. CURRENT SITUATION OF UNEMPLOYMENTThe core problem identified in various stakeholders meetings with the youth and local leaders is “over 4,000 young people in Holy Trinity Kariobangi are unemployed”. This has led so many young people getting them involved in crime, alcoholism, drug abuse and other forms of anti-social activities. As a result, people in the community are living in fear of insecurity and violence.

Majority of the perpetrators of crime and violence in the area are youth. Among the key reasons for this is unemployment. Indeed, in a recent youth forum, the youth prioritized unemployment and drug abuse as the most pressing issues in the community. The youth start getting into these vices while still young. Cases of “children” as young as 13 years being involved in armed car-jacking have been reported.

Numerous causes of unemployment have been identified. They include, but not limited to: Corruption Lack of employment opportunities in the local and national economy General household poverty Discrimination against the youth Diseases, such as HIV/AIDS Drug abuse and addiction Family break-ups and neglect of parental responsibility Lack of vocational skills and inadequate facilities for the same Lack of and / or low education levels

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1.3. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS

Holy Trinity Kariobangi has always been concerned with the well being of the young people. The Church has thus used every available opportunity to propagate against unemployment as well as to gather information on possible interventions. In so doing, the Church has also sought to understand the root causes and effects of the problem and its other dynamics as fully as possible.

The Church has initiated and hosted more than ten stakeholder forums to discuss the causes of the problem, effects and possible interventions to reduce the same. The stakeholders who participated in these forums include: -

Youth and youth leaders Local administration (Chiefs and village elders) Security personnel (Heads of police posts in the area) School leaders and teachers Environmental conservation groups Religious leaders from different religious and denominations Leaders from Kariobangi Catholic Church

The identification and analysis of the problem was also informed by cases and incidents of unemployed youth seeking the help of the priests and other pastoral leaders in the church. Additional insights have been received through staff serving in various parish projects.

A lot of other useful information came in from various church ministries, groups, Small Christian Communities and individual Christians. Using data gathered using the above approaches; stakeholders summarized the most significant impediments to sustainable lawful employment for the youth in Holy Trinity Kariobangi to be:

1) Lack of vocational skills by the youth2) The youth lack enough motivation and drive for self employment3) Lack of programs in Holy Trinity Kariobangi area with the capacity to create incomes for

large numbers of young people4) Inadequate support to youth income generating initiatives.

1.4. WHAT HAS BEEN DONE BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCHKariobangi Catholic Church has been in the forefront in implementing various projects that reduce the impact of poverty. Some of the key interventions are highlighted below.

Peace Building Project The peace-building project focuses on improving the living standards of Kariobangi people through developmental activities: -Targeted groups have improved peace through development

Through this project the parish has been able to establish 6 peace clubs in primary schools. They are intended to introduce young school children to the culture of peace at an early age. Due to budgetary constraints the parish is not able to reach out to the children in the other 46 primary schools in the area.

The project has also managed to address some aspects of insecurity and crimes. This has been achieved through providing regular forum where stakeholders dialogue on crime and insecurity and how to combat the same. In addition, the project has provided seminars and workshops in peace building and conflict transformation skills for the youth.

Whereas some impact has been achieved with a number of youth previously in crime giving up the vice, the parish is constrained financially. For instance, the parish does not have adequate financial

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resources to help the youth groups acquire essential tools/equipment such as pull karts, rakes, wheelbarrows and over-alls etc.

More financing is also needed to implement programs to enhance their capacity to manage income-generating ventures efficiently and effectively (and thus profitably). They also need to improve their working sites as well as start new environmental management and income generating projects.

1.5. PROJECT PARTICIPANTS AND STAKEHOLDERSThe direct participants of the project will be 100 youth groups from both inside and outside the church. The direct beneficiaries of the project will be 4000 (100 youth groups, each with an average membership of 30- 40) from both inside and outside the church. Parents will also be highly involved in the project as a way of enlisting community ownership.

2.0 PROJECT DESIGN

2.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT, GOAL AND OBJECTIVES PROBLEM STATEMENT:Over 4,000 young people in Holy Trinity Kariobangi are unemployed

PROJECT GOAL:To sustain 4,000 youths in Kariobangi in economic development and employment creation.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:OBJECTIVE ONEEnhance the capacity of Kariobangi Parish to minister and respond to the challenges of youth unemployment

OBJECTIVE TWOProvide vocational skills training to over 1,000 youth in Kariobangi

OBJECTIVE THREEProvide small business management skills training to over 2,000 youth in Kariobangi

OBJECTIVE FOURProvide support to income generating activities for over 1,000 youth in Kariobangi

2.2 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIESThe project will concentrate on mobilization and training of the target beneficiaries. Priority will be given to youth peace groups and women peace groups

The training will seek first to develop their capacity. Those who gain adequate motivation and determination will be assisted to progress to the next phases of the project and ultimately start and run their small enterprises.

2.3 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR OBJECTIVE ONE

Enhance the capacity of Kariobangi Parish to minister and respond to the challenges of youth unemployment.

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STRATEGY: STRENGTHEN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY OF THE PARISH

ACTIVITIES(i) Establish project management committee (PMC)(ii) Set up a parish youth employment and information/documentation centre.

Set up a mechanism for collecting data and information (statistics) on youth unemployment, crime, conflict and insecurity incidences.

Periodic analysis (weekly, monthly etc) of data (iii) Conduct periodic reviews (quarterly, annual)(iv) Conduct mid-term and end-of-project evaluation(v) Train project staff and management committee in community mobilization and

leadership skills, business counselling and facilitation skills.

2.4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR OBJECTIVE TWO

Provide vocational skills training to over 1,000 youth in Kariobangi

STRATEGY 1: VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTH GROUPS

ACTIVITIES

(i) Train 200 youth and single mothers in home-based soap making (ii) Train 200 youth in home-based screen printing technology (iii) Train 200 youth groups on safe sewerage management(iv) Train 400 youths to Improve the capacity of the actors to generate income though

recycling activities Training in recycling of organic waste into charcoal briquettes Training in plastic paper recycling and making of products (baskets, etc)

(v) Direct sponsorship to needy youth to undergo formal technical skills training

(vi)Training on business management and expansion Marketing for small enterprise Legal aspects of small enterprise Record keeping for small enterprise Resourcing for small enterprise

(vi) Establish a seed capital fund Selection of group and individual based income generating activities that require

start-up capital Disbursement of start-up capital Follow-ups on Income Generating Activities ( IGAs) started

2.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR OBJECTIVE THREEProvide direct support to Income Generating Activities for over 4,000 youth in Kariobangi

ACTIVITIES(I) Support youth income generating activities based on waste management

Assist youth and other groups with garbage collection tools- wheelbarrows; push carts, forks, shovels uniforms, and gloves etc

Facilitate negotiations for collection of sewerage (emptying) from residential septic tanks for disposal at the city council sewerage site

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(Ii) Sensitize Community on the Importance of Cleaner Environment Facilitate dialogue between CBOs and landlords, village elders, local

administration, city council, NEMA etc on safer sewerage disposal Mobilize community for clean-up campaigns Production of promotional and educational materials Training for local environment committees

2.6 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR OBJECTIVE FOUR Provide direct support to income generating activities for over 4000 youth in Kariobangi

- 2 lobbying and advocacy campaigns for safer, cleaner environment per year

(iv) Hold Annual Marketing Exhibitions Venue Organization/ Logistics Publicity / advertising

3.0 RESOURCE INPUTS

THE RESOURCES REQUIRED PER ACTIVITY ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW.

NO. ACTIVITY RESOURCES / MATERIALS

1. Recruit Project Coordinator Advertisements, stationery, panel refreshments, communication

2. Recruit Training / Asst Project Coordinator

Advertisements, stationery, panel refreshments, communication

3. Recruit parish Monitoring Officer

Advertisements, stationery, panel refreshments, communication

4. Buy 5. Establish project management

committee (PMC)Meetings for selection, orientation, etc: - refreshments, stationery, photocopying

6. Project orientation for PMC7. Project orientation for Parish

groupsSelection and orientation meetings

8. Conduct periodic project reviews

Recruitment of Consultant, refreshments, stationery, traveling,

9. Quarterly project reviews Review meetings and logistics10. Annual project reviews Review meetings and logistics11. Conduct mid-term review Recruitment of Consultant, refreshments, stationery,

traveling, documentation12. Project end-of-term review Recruitment of Consultant, refreshments, stationery,

traveling, documentation13. Train project staff in business

counsellingFacilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

14. Train youths and staff on Peace building Skills, Leadership, Communication, Active non Violence etc.

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

15. 3 3-day trainings on home-based soap making per year

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

16. 3 3-day trainings on home- Facilitation, training materials/handouts,

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NO. ACTIVITY RESOURCES / MATERIALS

based juice making food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid 17. 2 2-day trainings on home-

based screen printing technology

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid,

18. 2 3-day trainings on safe sewerage management

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

19. 2 5-day trainings on recycling of waste into charcoal briquettes

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

20. Sponsor 50 needy youth for other skills

Fees

21. 2 5-day workshops on small business start-up process

Facilitation, training materials/handouts, food/refreshments, traveling, first-aid

22. 2 1-day consultations between landlords, youth groups and city council on sewerage disposal

Mobilization, venue, facilitation, refreshments

23. 1 clean-up campaigns per year Mobilization, posters, garbage bags, hand-gloves, masks, promotional materials (T-shirts, caps, flyers etc)

24. 3 1-day training for village environment committees

Facilitation fees and materials, venue, refreshments

25. Annual marketing exhibitions Venue, organization/logistics, publicity/advertising,

3.1 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMSThe project will be managed by a project committee which reports to the Parish Priest. The committee shall be appointed by the Parish council which is the highest decision making organ in the parish. The committee shall be composed of the Parish Priest, project coordinator, youth minister, two representatives of the Parish Council and two youth representatives.

The project coordinator shall run the daily operations of the project with the assistance and supervision from the parish priest.

4.0 PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Each project activity will be monitored on a continuous basis. Activities falling within the same objective will also be monitored on a continuous basis. The project evaluation teem includes; the Parish Priest, Project Coordinator, Youth leader, Representative from the parish Council, and Small Christian Community Representative.The narrative and financial progress report will be forwarded to the donors periodically.

5.0 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATES

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5.1 THE BUDGET NB: All amounts in Ksh;

BUDGET ITEM BRIEF NOTES / @TOTAL AMOUNT (KSH)1 YEAR

1.0 Personnel1.1 Program salaries (Gross)

Project coordinator 70,000/= per month 840,000Training / Assistant project coordinator 60,000/= per month 720,000Monitoring Officer 50,000/= per month 600,000Personnel sub Total 2,160,000

2.0 OFFICE EQUIPMENTComputer 60,000Video Camera 50,0001 digital Camera 14,0001 printer 18,0001 scanner 15,000Furniture –chairs, desks, cabinet 25,000Telephone 7,500Sub-total office equipment 189,500

3.0 OFFICE EXPENSESOffice maintenance @ 7,000/= pm 7,000Stationery/supplies/photocopying @ 4,000/= pm 48,000Telephone – mobile @ 2,000/= per staff pm 24,000Utilities – water, electricity @ 2,000/= pm 24,000Audit fees 20,000/= per year 20,000Sub-total office expenses 123,000

4.0 PROGRAMMING EXPENSES4.1 Objective One: Enhance the capacity of

Kariobangi Parish to minister and respond to the challenges of youth unemployment

4.2 Project Management Committee (PMC)Formation of Project management committee (PMC)

Mobilization- refreshment, copies 4,000

Orientation for PMC 2 days @ 9,000/= refreshment, copies, documentation

18,000

Quarterly PMC project reviews 3 reviews per year- refreshment, copies, etc @9,000

27,000

Annual PMC project reviews 1 reviews - refreshment, copies, etc @9,000

9,000

Sub Total 58,0005.0 PMC and staff training

Community mobilization and leadership skills training for PMC and staff

1 2-day training 15 pax – facilitation@5,000 pd, accommodation/meals@ 2000/=pp, traveling@500/=pp, materials @ 4000/=

21,500

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BUDGET ITEM BRIEF NOTES / @TOTAL AMOUNT (KSH)1 YEAR

Business training and facilitation skills training for PMC and staff

1 2-day training 15 pax – facilitation@5,000 per day, accommodation/meals @ 2000/=per person, traveling@1000/= per person, materials @ 4000/=

21,500

Youth information and documentation centre Educational reports, Video tapes, books, newsletters, cabinets magazines, CDs, etc

100,000

Sub Total 143,0006.0 Evaluation

Mid-term evaluationHire of consultant 10 days @ 5, 000/= pd 50,000Production of evaluation reports 20 copies of reports @ 500/= 10,000

Subtotal 60,000

Sub Total 58,000143,00060,000

Sub-totals Objective one 261,0007.0 Objective Two: Provide Vocational Skills

Training to over 4000 Youth in Kariobangi Training in various vocational skills for youth and single mothers – soap making, juice making, screen printing2-day soap making trainings, 100 pax Venue, 5,000/= for 3 days per

year15,000

Facilitation/consultancy fees 5,000/= for 3 days

15,000

Trainings materials for workshop @ 4000 for 3 days

4,000

Meals/refreshments 100 pax @300/= per day for 3 days

90,000

Sub Total 124,0003-days juice making trainings, 100 pax Venue, 5,000/= for 3 days per

year15,000

Facilitation/consultancy fees 5,000/= for 3 days

15,000

Meals/refreshments 100 pax @ 300/= per day for 3 days

90,000

Trainings materials for workshop @ 4000 for 3 days

4000

Sub Total 124,000 5-day screen printing trainings, 100 pax pa Venue, 5,000/= for 5 days per

year25,000

Facilitation/consultancy fees 5,000/= for 5 days

25,000

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BUDGET ITEM BRIEF NOTES / @TOTAL AMOUNT (KSH)1 YEAR

Training Materials for 50 pax 4000/=

4,000

Meals/refreshments 50 pax @ 300/= per day for 5 days

75,000

Sub Total 129,000 5-days training on sewerage management, 100 pax pa

Venue 5,000/= for 5 days per year 25,000

Facilitation/consultancy fees 5,000/= for 5 days

25,000

Training Materials for workshops @ 4000

4,000

Meals/refreshments 100 pax @ 300/= per day for 5 days

150,000

Sub Total 204,000

124,000124,000129,000204,000

Sub-total Objective two 581,0008.0 Objective Three: Provide business

management skills to over 2000 Youth in Kariobangi Training on small business start up process 5-day business start-up training w/shops per yr, total 100 pax

Venue, 5,000/= for 5 per year 25,000

Facilitation/consultancy fees 5,000/=for 5 days

25,000

Training materials- 5 w/shops pa @ 4,000/=

4,000

Meals/refreshments 100 pax @ 300/= per day for 5 days

150,000

Sub Total 204,000Seed capital fund 500 participants to benefit @

5,000/= each per year2,500,000

Sub Total 2,500,000

Sub Total 204,0002,500,000

Sub-totals Objective three 2,704,0009.0 Objective Four: Provide direct support to

income generating activities for over 4000 youth in Kariobangi 2 lobbying and advocacy campaigns for safer, cleaner environment per year

Posters, flyers, banners, photos, cartoons, T-shirts, public address system, refreshments, first aid kit, etc

90,000

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BUDGET ITEM BRIEF NOTES / @TOTAL AMOUNT (KSH)1 YEAR

Sub Total 90,00010.0 Sensitize Community On Importance Of

Cleaner EnvironmentLocal contribution

2 1-day training for village environment committees

Mobilization, venue, refreshments,

25,000

Sub Total 25,000Annual marketing exhibitions 5 days each: Venue,

organization/logistics, publicity/advertising,

150,000

Sub Total 150,000

Sub Totals 90,00025,000150,000

Sub total Objective Four 265,00011.0 SUMMARY

Personnel Sub Total 2,160,000Sub-total Office Equipment 189,500Sub-total Office Expenses 123,000Sub-total Objective One 261,000Sub total Objective Two 581,000Sub-total Objective Three 2,704,000Sub total Objective Four 265,000TOTAL 6,283,500CONTINGENCY (5% of total)

12.0 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE GROUPS ACTIVITIES, OBJECTIVE, CHALLENGES, BUDGET ESTIMATES AND THE SUGGESTED ITEMS TO SUPPORT IN INCOME

GENERATING ACTIVITIES PER GROUP

12.1 WOMEN PEACE PROMOTERS GROUP

INTRUDUCTIONThe group was formed in the year 2011 and it’s based in Kariobangi parish in Nairobi.It involved 30 members from different tribes of Kenya. The group usually meets weekly in the church hall for discussion forums on peace promoting and merry go-round contributions.

OBJECTIVESThe main objectives of the group are to promote peace among the people of Kariobangi through:-

Fighting ethnicity and crimes Ensuring good morals among the families; starting from within to the entire society of

Kenya.

ACTIVITIES Peace promoting workshop to empower the members Peaceful socialization and discussion forums on how to maintain peace among others Holding weekly peace meeting to ensure unity in their work

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Making peace candles to ensure economic stability to promote Peace Building Making peace baskets, table cloth, hand bags, table mat, neck less etc

CHALLENGES Lack of enough capital Lack of standard cooker / jiko Lack of machine for making candle Lack materials e.g. beads, string etc

BUDGET WOMEN PEACE PROMOTERS

12.2 MWAMBA PEACE CLUB (A) The Group was formed in the year 2009 under Holy Trinity Kariobangi Catholic Church. Mwamba means ‘Rock’. Jesus Christ is our rock as jua kali (artisans).This group is composed of men and women ready to promote peace through different activities. At present their members are 55 in total and one Peace-building Coordinator. The membership is mainly composed of mechanics, business people, sellers of old tires, repairers of bust tires, gases, hoteliers, making and selling tire bushes etc. They are from different Kenyan tribes. The main objective is to promote peace among themselves, families, workplace and the society.

NO. QUANTITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT TOTALEach (@) Total amount

1. 2 Candle making machine 140,000 280,0002. 30 Pcs T/ shirt 650 19,5003. 1 Computer for designing 20,000 20,0004. 30 Pcs Leso (Kanhga) 300 9,0005. 50 Kg Paraffin wax 6000 12,0006. 10 Kg Steric acid 500 5,0007. 10 Kg Whitting + other colours 500 5,0008. 4 Sufuria 4,000 16,0009. 2 jiko 1,500 3,00010. 1 Dozens knives 240 24011. 1 Dozens scissors 360 36012. 4 Metal jug 200 80013. 3 Rolls Candle yang (String) 150 45014 2 Bags of charcoal 1,500 3,00015. 2 Stoves 550 1,10016. 50 Packing polythene papers 200 10,000

SUB TOTAL 385,45017 10 Kgs Wooden beads 600 6,00018. 10 Kgs Shaped wooden beads 700 7,00019 10 Kgs Concave beads 700 7,00020. 10 Kgs Round beads 700 7,00021. 10 Rolls Tetron fabric 2,200 22,00022 10 Pcs Stitching thread 100 1,00023. 5 Rolls Lining 4,500 22,50024 5 Rolls Fishing line 500 2,50025 5 Dozens Wool 2,000 10,00026 5 Meters Zip 200 1,000

SUB TOTAL 86,000TOTAL AMOUNT 471,450

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They promote peace through the following activities Planting Peace Trees for environmental management Regular clean-ups in the surroundings Car assembling and repairs. Starting of small hotels (cafes) as a way of getting income Establishing pool tables for income and recreation Tire repairs and wheel alignments Involvement in different seminars for example on peace-building skills, leadership, Management skills and Active Non Violence skills.

This group normally meets twice a month. All the members meet at the end of every month and executive meets on fifteenth of every month. The group has monthly contributions which we hope we shall start an income generating activity in the future.

BUDGET- MWAMBA PEACE CLUB (A) NO QTY ITEM / DESCRIPTION @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. Space (Plot) 1 Million 1 Million2. Seed Fund 200,000 200,0003. 10 Spraying Machine 30,000 300,0004. 10 Pressure Machine 30,000 300,0005. 10 Bushes (Rubber) 6,000 60,0006. 10 Meter Machine 5,000 50,0007. 5 Gas Cylinder 30,000 150,0008. 5 Tool Box 25,000 125,0009. 10 Car Wash Machine 35,000 350,00010. 1 Camera Video 46,000 46,00011. Hotel Equipments E.G. Sufuria, Cups Etc 10,000 10,00012. 56 T Shirts 650 36,40013. 1 Banners 5,000 5,00014. 1

Dozen@Group Utensils(Sufurias, Cups, Plates Etc)

20,000 20,000

15. 2 Jiko 1,500 3,00016. 4 Tent 10,000 40,00017. TOTAL 2,695,400

12.3 HURUMA PEACE CLUBThe group was formed in the year 2009 and it’s based in Kariobangi Parish. It consists of around 20 members from different tribes of Kenya. Their main objectives are; -Peace promoting-Educating other youths to quite crime -Engaging in income generating activitiesActivities-Poultry keeping-Cyber Café-Theatre Work

BUDGET - HURUMA PEACE CLUB

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NO QTY ITEMS @ TOTAL AMOUNT

1. Iron Sheets 20,000 20,0002. Timber 15,000 15,0003. 4 Computers and Printers 70,000 280,0004. 12 Egg Trays 20 2405. 10 Chairs 600 60006. 2 Tables 2,500 50007. 2 Wheelbarrow 2,500 50008. 4 Brooms 250 5009. 5 Metal Rakes 400 80010. 2 Spades 350 70011. 40 Addition of More Hens 500 20,00012. 40 Bag Chicken Mash 1,500 60,00013. 15 Chicken Trough 375 5,62514. 10 Chicken Feeder 380 3,80015. 20 People Costumes and Headscarf 1,000 20,00016. 2 Drums 3000 6,00017. TOTAL 448,665.00

12.4 NYOTA AFRICA YOUTH GROUPNyota Africa Youth Group Was formed in July 2009 by a group of youths who decided to come together in order to utilize their skills and talents. It was registered in Kenya as a community organization in 2010. Nyota Africa is based at Holy Trinity Kariobangi Catholic Parish. In the core of practicing and preserving their culture as young people, they not only employ themselves but also educate the society by focusing on the issues that affect their day-to-day social lives as conflict resolution, promotion of HIV/AIDS awareness, counseling other youths to get out of crime, environmental conservation and encouraging young people to work hard in their endeavors. The activities for Nyota Africa includes theatrical work for example traditional dances, drama, songs, poetry, acrobatics, research on cultural diversity and resource mobilization.

Their vision is to realize a society transformed by social-cultural education and promotion through enhanced use of art in Peace-building. Nyota’s mission is to sensitize the youth and the society in general on the cultural heritage of Kenya and Africa in order to create a platform for all, for learning through art. The aim of the group is to ‘end crime’ through entertainment, as an income generating activity. They as well promote Christian love, peace and unity.

Challenges faced by the youth groups Lack of vocation skills trainings Lack of alternatives out of crime. Unemployment Lack of funds to expand their projects Lack of exposure to other well intended Catholic Youth Groups

BUDGET- NYOTA AFRICA

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NO. QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTION @ TOTAL AMOUNT

1. 30 Costumes 1000 30,0002. 6 Traditional Drums 3000 18,0003. 1 Wadidi 6000 6,0004. 1 Traditional Jembe (Dancing) 6000 6,0005. 10 Fluts 500 5,0006. 10 Shakers 150 1,5007. 10 Kg Beads 600 6,0008. 1 bucket Colours for Decollations 390 390

9. 2 Tents 10,000 20,00010. TOTAL 92,890

12.5 YOUTH TRANSFORMING FOR CHANGEYouth Transforming for Change is an organization formed to bring together reformed youths from crime and other criminal activities. It was formed in 2009 to provide a platform for the Kenya Youth to be empowered, to be physically fit and to transform their lives and become peace builders. Their vision is to live in a peaceful society free from crime, to create a platform for the youths to be self employed, physically fit and transform them into positive living. Objectives

To sensitize and change the youth from life of crime, drug abuse, prostitution and other criminal activities

To expose their potential talents To create a forum where the youths can exchange different social ideas and opinions in

order to become responsible, mature and independent citizens Encourage self employment for all the members Encourage positive living for all the members through Christian prayer and Taize

MeditationActivitiesBeads work, Physical fitness, community policing and environmental managementProposed future activities

Open cyber café Fast food restaurant

BUDGET -YOUTH TRANSFORMING FOR CHANGENO QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTION @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. Cyber Café (Rent a Room) 10,000 10,0002. 4 Computers and Printers 70,000 280 ,0003. 2 Tables 2,500 5,0004. 10 Chairs 600 6,0005. 10 Kgs Beads 600 6,0006. 3 Rolls String 500 1,5007. 2 Tents 10,000 20,000

TOTAL 328,500

12.6 BOXING YOUTH GROUPThis group is composed of 32 members aged between 9 to 35 years. They are engaged in sports, they enhance members in self-employment; sensitize members in social and environmental activities. Their Activities include clean-ups, tree planting, car wash, body fitness whereby they

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practice boxing as a sports. The Catholic Church of Holy Trinity Kariobangi bought them car wash machine for washing cars as a way of eradicating poverty among them.

BUDGET -BOXING YOUTH GROUPNO QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTIONS @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. 2 Tanks 7,500 15,0002. 5 Wheelbarrow 2,500 12,5003. 5 Rakes 400 2,000 4. 5 Spade 350 1,7505. 3 Car Washing Machine 35,000 105,0006. 2 Tents 10,000 20,0007. TOTAL 156,250

12.7 EAGLES YOUTH GROUP The group was formed in the year 2009 and its based in Kariobangi parish in Nairobi.It involved 40 members from different tribes of Kenya.

OBJECTIVESThe main objectives of the group are to promote peace among the people of Kariobangi through:-

Poverty reduction Capacity building and empowerment Creation of employment opportunities Offer information and advice on micro finance

ACTIVITIES Peace promoting workshop to empower the members Peaceful socialization and discussion forums on how to maintain peace among others which

are held twice per month in the church hall. Educate and create hope on the disadvantaged members in the society e.g. PLWHIV/AIDS,

orphans and vulnerable peoples. Car washing as their main activity to ensure financial stability. Tree planting to ensure cleaner and safer environment.

CHALLENGES Lack of enough capital to purchase for machines to promote their work Lack of adequate finances to fund the facilitators Lack of enough support to fund the project

BUDGET -EAGLES YOUTH GROUPNO. QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTION @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. 3 Car Washing Machine 35,000 105,000

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2. 2 Tanks 7,500 15,0003. 2 Tents 10,000 20,0004. 10 Kenpoly Chairs 600 6,0005. 5 Rakes 400 2,0006. 5 Spades 350 1,7507. 5 Brooms 250 1,2508. TOTAL 151,000.00

12.8 MWAMBA PEACE CLUB (B) The group was formed January 2012, and its part of Mwamba peace club. The main theme of forming the group was to promote young youths to know how to save to improve their living standards and on how to engage in small income generating activities. The group consists of around 30 members from different tribes of Kenya.

OBJECTIVES To promote peace among themselves and other young women. To ensure better living standards in their families and their neighbors. Peaceful forums and workshops for capacity building and empowerment Create awareness on immoral behavior that lead to conflicts and mistrust among the

community members. etc

ACTIVITIES Merry go round contribution which they save Cooking cakes Educating community on how to maintain peace

CHALLENGES Lack of enough capital Lack of raw materials Lack of standard equipments e.g. jiko, cooking utensils

BUDGET -MWAMBA PEACE CLUB (B)NO. QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTION @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. 2 Tents 10,000 20,0002. 10 Kenpoly Chairs 600 6,0003. 2 Cooker for the cakes 30,000 60,0004. 4 Tables 3,500 14,0005. 1 dozen Utensils (cups, sufurias, plates, spoons) 8,140 8,1406. 2 Thermos flask 10,000 20,0007. Raw materials (flour, fat, colours, etc) 15,000 15,0008. Space (Rental house) 10,000 10,0009. TOTAL 153,140

12.9 HUMBLE YOUTH GROUPHumble Youth Group was formed in 2008. It composed of 40 members between 15-40 years old. It is an organization formed to promote peace through development. They are engaged in educating the general community in HIV/AIDS, Attending peace building workshops/ seminars, Environmental management through clean ups, garbage collection, Car wash, Tree planting, Hiring tents and Chairs. The group is based in Holy Trinity Kariobangi Parish.

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Lack of vocation skills trainings Unemployment Lack of funds to expand their projects Lack of exposure

BUDGET -HUMBLE YOUTH GROUPNO. QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTIONS @ TOTAL

AMOUNT 1. 10 Wheelbarrow 2,500 25,0002. 20 Metal Rakes 400 8,0003. 10 Spades 350 3,5004. 2 Tents 10,000 20,0005. 30 Pairs Gumboots 800 24,0006. 50 Kenpoly Chairs 600 30,0007. 30 Pairs Gloves 400 12,0008. 150 Mouth Masks 20 3,0009. TOTAL 125,500

12.10 SCHOOL PEACE CLUBSThe School Peace Clubs are from class 4 to 8 in the six schools. The Peace Club rage from 40-100 Pupils in a class. They are a powerful means for nurturing the culture of peace early in their lives. The members choose to become peace advocates voluntarily. Peace Clubs play a great role in reducing violence, reducing the potential violation of human rights and building the capacity of the members to deal with conflicts. They engage in transformative learning and activities. They become agents of peaceful change, using non-violent means.In some cases, especially in poor urban neighborhoods, some children have been reared in violent environments. Such children are socialized to become potentially violent. Members of Peace Clubs help them to break the cycle and become useful members of the society.

ACTIVITES-Provide a forum for members to learn vital skills for managing conflicts-Mediation and Negotiations-Clean-ups and tree planting-Playing and visiting the Sick and Elderly-Class peace sessions-Drama festivals and music festivals

BUDGET -SCHOOL PEACE CLUBS (for 6 Schools)NO. QTY ITEMS / DESCRIPTIONS @ AMOUNT

1. 420 Pupils Costumes 1,000 420,0002. 280 Dozen Books 600 168,0003. 20 Pkts Biros / pens 750 15,000

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4. 8 Dozen Pencils 240 1,9205. 8 Dozen Rubber and Sharpeners 240 1,9206. 24 (4 drums

per school)Musical Drums 3,000 72,000

7. TOTAL 678,840

13.0 SUMMARY OF TOTAL BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE ABOVE GROUPS

NO GROUP AMOUNT1. Women Peace Promoters 471,4502. Mwamba Peace Club (A) 2,695,4003. Huruma Peace Club 448,6654. Nyota Africa Youth Group 92,8905. Youth Transforming for change 328,5006. Boxing Youth Group 156,2507. Eagles Youth Group 151,0008. Mwamba Peace Club (B) 153,1409. Humble Youth Group 125,50010. School Peace Club 678,840

TOTAL TOTAL 5, 301,635

GRAND TOTAL OF ALL THE REQUIREMENTS NO. REQUIREMENTS AMOUNT

(Ksh)1. TOTAL AMOUNT FOR TRAININGS, OFFICE

EQUIPMENTS, PERSONEL AND OFFICE EXPENSES

6,283,500

2. TOTAL AMOUNT FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR THE LISTED GROUPS

5, 301,635

GRAND TOTAL (KSH) 11,585,135

Holy Trinity Kariobangi Catholic ParishP.O. BOX 47714-00100NAIROBI, KENYA

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The President, Barka Foundation for Mutual Help, UL SW Wincentego 6, 61 – 003 Poznan, POLAND.

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to present this letter requesting membership and participation in INISE project. These groups represent many groups in Kariobangi. Our activities are included in the Youth empowerment proposal. Together with the Holy Trinity -Kariobangi Parish, we shall implement the project in a participative manner. Many youth and women groups in Kariobangi are unemployed and seeking help. Besides, the number of unemployment youth continues to swell day by day.

We are seeking to arrest the situation of unemployment by empowering the youth and women through employment creation. The project will benefit approximately 4,000 youths and women directly. These will reduce the level of unemployment to many people.

We look forward to everlasting partnership, membership and participation with your esteemed institution.

Thanks and may God bless you,

Yours Faithfully,

Jacinta Wanjiku Ng’ang’a –0722317802 PEACE BUILDING COORDINATOR-KARIOBANGI PARISH

Email: [email protected]

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