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The need for survival led him to engage in casual jobs to earn a living, at local building sites (mjengo) as a helper, as a tout, at car washes as an attendant and as a casual laborer in small restaurants within Nairobi city. Pamoja changed my Life Skills and Development The need for survival led him to engage in casual jobs to earn a living, at local building sites (mjengo) as a helper, as a tout at the local matatu industry (plying Kahawa West –Nairobi City route), at car washes as an attendant and as a casual laborer in small restaurants within Nairobi city. It is from such engagement that he developed a passion for cooking through his experiences in working at hotels and eateries though his financial and social circumstances however could not allow him to act beyond his desired goal to be a chef.Samuel learnt about the skills for jobs sponsorship through an advert that was forwarded online by a close relative. After application he was lucky to be on-boarded under the Novice Cohort-I category at NITA-Kisumu to pursue a short-term course in food and beverage production between January–April 2022. The training offered Sam practical and theoretical skills in food and beverage production that has equipped him with a range of knowledge and understanding, skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in the food service industry. Samuel also benefited from Soft skills and career readiness training that prepared him not only to think creatively and acquire basics skills in entrepreneurship, but also promoted his overall future career performance, career advancement and retention. In April 2022 Sam successfully sat for his NITA grade III government trade test examinations. Through the project’s skills matching approach Samuel eventually managed to secure a placement opportunity at EKA hotel in Nairobi as an intern assisting in food production department. The internship position offers a small monthly stipend which he partly uses to cater for his daily needs, and support his family whenever possible. The hotel management recently approached him with an offer for employment. “My self-esteem is over the roof. I remain grateful for the support I’ve received from Pamoja for transformation that has offered me this new lease of life. My parents and family are also happy and encouraged with my performance. My supervisor is also happy with my work which has motivated me to commence setting some money aside that will help me sponsor myself for NITA grade II government trade test. My dream is to become a professional chef in a five-star hotel and support my family. From now on my life can never be viewed with the same lens again. I encourage my fellow youth to never give up in life, to look out for and explore all available avenues to take up skills training and to always work hard.” Says Samuel Ochieng." Samuel Ochieng or Sam, as he is often referred has experienced a fair share of struggles throughout a better part of his life. Through much effort, Sam managed to complete his secondary education in 2018 that came by with much support from the local CDF’s bursary funding. His family could however not afford to support his college education for lack of money and competing family demands. For 4 years, he struggled to make ends meet and alleviate the challenges of his life. More Stories Skills Development Turning the Tides through Development Cooperation Read More Peace and Governance Turning Pain into Peace Read More Skills and Development Hillary Kawa Sore Read More Skills and Development My Move to start own business ignited by Pamoja skills training Read More Skills and Development Pamoja changed my Life Read More Skills and Development Reconnecting to my business dream through development partnership Read More

< Back Family & Community Mediation Location Nairobi Location Peace and Governance Pamoja has offered its mediation services to the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). With a view of enhancing family unity and mutual respect FIDA Kenya initiated and runs mediation programs... Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education Location Location Climate Resilience Program A tripartite partnership project that brings together GIZ, Pamoja for Transformation and WTS energy in collaboration with NITA training center aiming to reskill and train novices totaling to 150 experts in solar and Biogas sub-sectors so as to create a pool of experts able to competitively meet the job demand around the two sub-sectors. This embodies efforts to foster green economy being a fundamental practice to improve human well-being and build social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities. This responds to the countries efforts to abhor the Paris Agreement on Nationally Determined Contributions-NDC to reduce national emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Pamoja empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Current Projects Skills and Enterprise Development Skills for Jobs Youth unemployment rate in Kenya averages at 35%. Poor women and youth lack skills and access to capital and markets to grow a business and create jobs. Poor women and young people are enabled to grow their existing small businesses, raise their income, build a sustainable livelihood for themselves and their families, and create employment opportunities for others. Project page Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) SMEs have been facing unprecedented income losses and uncertainties about their future because of business disruptions due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Most SMEs do not have financial reserves to meet expenses during emergencies. It also emerged that many Kenyans do not make savings with only 39% of Kenyans have set aside funds to manage emergencies that arise from loss of income. Project page Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Go Blue The overall project goal is to contribute to coastal economic development in an inclusive, integrated, participatory, and sustainable manner that will strengthen inclusive and sustainable blue economy value chains through skill development and matching, and value chain development. The project will raise incomes and improve working conditions through cooperation with the business and the public sector thereby promoting economic growth by enhancing labour productivity for the reduction of poverty in Kwale, Tana-River, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu Counties. Project page Green Economy Promoting integrated farming for increased food security and climate adaptation. The objective is to support innovative and resilient farming methods that will increase food security and contribute to the economic and livelihood development. The young people in particular who are more energized and creative have been given platforms through which they can develop farming structures and increase production. Project Page Renewable Energy Improving employment and economic opportunities for the youth through cooperation with the public and private sectors by supporting young Kenyans to access job opportunities in the renewable energy sector. The project promotes demand-oriented skills and develop a renewable energy talent pool, thereby increasing the number of skilled technicians in the renewable energy sub-sector. Project page Peace and Governance The project empowers men and boys by providing safe spaces to strategically engage in mitigating violence against women. The project fosters collaboration between schools, the police, health and legal service providers and community leaders. It trained community and religious leaders as mentors in violence prevention. Preventing Gender Based Violence Project page Kenya Electoral Conflicts Mitigation & Civic/Voter Education Support Program(ECCES) Kenya Electoral Conflicts Mitigation & Civic/Voter Education Support (ECCES) Program ensures resilience of vulnerable populations and environments is improved, civil society, women and youth successfully participate in democratic processes, lead voter/civic education and implement local strategies to mitigate and respond to electoral violence. The program secures the safety and security of all citizens, safeguarding their human rights, and deepening the inclusion of traditionally marginalized groups e.g. women, youth, and people with disabilities Co-Convenor of the National Peace Actors Forum (PAF) PAF is a coordination platform that steers the peace advocacy and policy agenda by bringing together various peace initiatives, organizations, sectors and leaders engaged and promoting peaceful resolution of Kenya’s diverse conflicts through dialogue, research and building of of synergy. The NMF was born out of the need for a collective, consistent and coordinated voice on an inclusive national dialogue. Project Page Building Community Identity for Change The project aims at promoting peaceful coexistence and the reintegration of youth at risk into the community through dialogues, sports, culture and income generating activities. The project promotes cross learning as a strategy to influence negative perceptions, and behaviour between communities and identity groups in Mombasa County. These include tailor made capacity training on conflict transformation, non-violent communication, problem solving dialogue as alternative to violence as well as trust and confidence building. Project page Accelerated Response Initiative against Violent Extremism (ARIVE) The program aims at addressing the weak P/CVE system, coordination and collaboration across state and non-state actors, high levels of distrust between government and communities persist and the voices of those most at-risk of radicalization and recruitment that goes unheard in the forums, platforms and policies established to build greater resilience to VE. Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS) Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS) is an overall program being support by the royal Danish embassy through Act Change Transform! The project being implemented under RPS is dubbed “strengthening community resilience for peace and security (SCRS) project”. The objectives for the projects is: To strengthen inter group relations between groups and communities affected by conflict (inter-ethnic, intra ethnic, other conflicting in-groups and out-groups). To reduce push/pull factors towards violence among at risk groups through peace messaging, social linkages and transformation platforms for women, youths and vulnerable groups. To strengthen state and non-state peace actor’s coordination on PCVE in Kisumu through capacity building and enhanced cooperation between communities and government agencies based on respect for human rights and good governance. Improving Community Safety and Cohesion in Kisumu The project aims at transforming violent conflicts among the youth at risk by fostering their integration into the community and reducing violent gang and extremist activities that undermine community safety. Enhance communication, collaboration and trust between the police, the county government, local politicians, the civil society and youth at risk of violence and crime. Project Page Climate-Change Governance The projects seeks promote resilient practices that conserve the natural resources by enhancing equitable access, utilization and sharing the natural. through this projects, pastoralist communities and the fisherfolks are organized, trained and provided with alternative knowledge and skills that sustains the use of the natural resources including water, pasture, land through alternative agriculture and aquaculture that improves incomes and livelihood. Project page

< Back Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum Location Bungoma County Location Peace & Governance Bungoma, Kenya – In a step towards fostering lasting peace and cohesion, Pamoja, through the GIZ-CPS Cooperation, supported a Multi-Stakeholder Forum aimed at advancing the development of Bungoma County’s Peace Policy. The event, held at Sawan Hotel in Bungoma , brought together key stakeholders to refine the draft policy and commit to its successful implementation. The forum provided a platform for dialogue and collaboration among representatives from various sectors, including: The County Executive Committee (CEC) The Chief Officer and Director of Public Administration A representative from the Office of the County Attorney Members of the Bungoma CSO Forum Local peace activists Media representatives Community leaders and other grassroots stakeholders Participants engaged in constructive discussions on the draft peace policy, offering valuable insights and recommendations to strengthen its framework. All parties reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the policy development process to its successful conclusion. Once finalized, the Bungoma County Peace Policy is expected to serve as a strategic tool for enhancing coordination and investment among stakeholders. Its implementation will promote social inclusion, equitable resource distribution, and greater cohesion and integration among the people of Bungoma. This initiative marks a milestone in the county’s journey toward sustainable peace and development, reflecting the shared vision and collective responsibility of all actors involved. #PeaceBuilding #BungomaPeacePolicy #SocialCohesion #ConflictPrevention #InclusiveDevelopment Quotes from Participants “This policy is a blueprint for sustainable peace. We’re committed to ensuring it reflects the needs of all Bungoma residents.” — County Government Representative “Grassroots voices must drive peacebuilding. Today’s forum was a step in the right direction.” — CSO Leader For more information about our Programs or how you can support similar initiatives, contact: info@pamoja-transformation.org Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Accelerated Response Initiative against Violent Extremism (ARIVE) Location Location Peace and Governance The program aims at addressing the weak P/CVE system, coordination and collaboration across state and non-state actors, high levels of distrust between government and communities persist and the voices of those most at-risk of radicalization and recruitment that goes unheard in the forums, platforms and policies established to build greater resilience to VE. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Building Effective Response for Peaceful Elections Location Migori, Nairobi Location Democracy & Governance Migori and Nairobi have a history of heightened electoral violence resulting in death, displacement and destruction of property. There is limited coordination between the police and civic peace actors... Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Preventing Gender Based Violence Location Location Peace and Governance Das Problem Neben häuslicher und sexualisierter Gewalt gefährden Prostitution und Sextourismus viele Mädchen und Jungen an der Küste Kenias. Tabus und Traditionen machen es schwer, die sexuelle Ausbeutung zu bekämpfen. Projektziel Kinder vor häuslicher und sexualisierter Gewalt schützen. Strategie Netzwerke & Anlaufstellen für Kinder schaffen: Das Projekt stärkt die Koordination und Zusammenarbeit zwischen kenianischen Schulen, Spitälern, Kinderschutzzentren und der Polizei. Pamoja baut mit Gemeinden und der Polizei leicht zugängliche Anlaufstellen für Kinder und Erwachsene auf, damit diese professionelle Hilfe anfordern können. Mit Aufklärungsarbeit informiert Pamoja Kinder, Eltern, Lehrkräfte und Gemeindevertreter über die Rechte von Kindern und über Massnahmen zu ihrem Schutz. Dazu zählen die Vermittlung hin zu polizeilicher Hilfe sowie Schulungen für die Polizei. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

The Team The Board of Trustees Hezron Masitsa Chairperson Bernard Mwonyonyo Board Member Alice Nägele Secretary Gertrude Kopiyo Board Member Stephen Kadenyo Executive Director The Management Team The Staff Meshack Koballa MERL Coordinator Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Abdel Kamasai Program Coordinator-Peace and Governance Joshua Opande Project Officer Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Felix Odeka Pata School Manager Robert Kingo Skills and Enterprise Development Coordinator Caroline Nyokabi Communication & Knowledge management Officer

< Back Entrepreneurship Skills & Business Development (Phase 1) Location Western, Coast, Nairobi Location Skills & Enterprise Development Deepening income inequality and entrenched regional disparities hinder inclusive economic growth. Youth unemployment rate in Kenya averages at 35%. Poor youth and women lack skills and access to capital and markets... Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Building the Resilience of Small Sized Enterprises to cope with implications of COVID19 Location Nakuru, Turkana, Nairobi, Migori, and Kisumu Counties Location Skills and Enterprise Development The project aims to enhance the entrepreneurial competencies of existing small-sized enterprise (SME) owners in Nakuru, Turkana, Nairobi, Migori, and Kisumu Counties. The specific objectives include retaining existing jobs, increasing employment creation prospects, improving income, and enhancing the well-being of individuals living in poverty. To achieve these objectives, the project will focus on strengthening the entrepreneurial, financial, and business management skills of women and youth owned SME’s. By enhancing their skills and knowledge, these individuals will be better equipped to expand their businesses, increase their income, and withstand economic shocks. Additionally, the project aims to generate employment opportunities by supporting the growth of the small-sized enterprises. Overall, the project seeks to strengthen SMEs, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the achievement of multiple SDGs related to poverty reduction, employment, and gender equality. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Despite making hundreds of applications, no jobs were coming forth which made me feel very discouraged. My grandmother also felt like I wasn’t doing enough. Your Support was an ‘Eye Opener’ Skills and Development Beline Perry was on-boarded in the skills for jobs program under the Novice Cohort II category at YMCA in January 2022. She is 26-year-old and a second child in a family of 3, Perry and her siblings lost their parents at tender age and were taken in by their grandmother. All through her life, Perry had always strived to work hard in her studies to support her grandmother and her siblings. She had even managed to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Enterprise and Management degree at Egerton University." Things however didn’t turn out as easy as Perri had anticipated, getting a job after her graduation had proved to be a struggle. “Despite making hundreds of applications, no jobs were coming forth which made me feel very discouraged. My grandmother also felt like I wasn’t doing enough.” From her childhood passion in hairdressing, Perri decided to establish a small saloon where she could keep herself busy and to make a little earnings for herself. As her customer base grew, so were their demands. Perri noticed that majority of her clients were in need of beauty services including; makeup application, manicure and pedicure settings. It was then that she learnt of the skills for jobs project in Kisumu. She applied and got enrolled at YMCA. Perri has learnt to express her creativity in the field of beauty therapy. She committed to the 3month technical training to the extent of closing her small business to attend her classes." Perri successfully sat for her NITA grade III, government trade test and has fully embarked on her Salon. She has also offered an employment opportunity to one of her colleagues from YMCA. She currently sponsors her youngest sibling who is a student at Kisumu Polytechnic “I am very grateful to Pamoja for Transformation and her donor for the opportunity to study and the gift of Hair Drier machine. I now have skills in Beauty Therapy and equipped to offer competent services to my clients. I would wish to tell my fellow young people not to wait to be employed. Employment opportunities are quite few, but with our own hands and hard work, we can contribute to create such opportunities for ourselves and others” Beline Perri" More Stories Skills Development Turning the Tides through Development Cooperation Read More Peace and Governance Turning Pain into Peace Read More Skills and Development Hillary Kawa Sore Read More Skills and Development My Move to start own business ignited by Pamoja skills training Read More Skills and Development Pamoja changed my Life Read More Skills and Development Reconnecting to my business dream through development partnership Read More