Meeting business advisor, Jane Mwaura, from Youth Banner
this morning was refreshing. Youth Banner run Beeps (Banner Economic
Empowerment Program) for the youth within 8 project areas in the country. In
these sessions, Youth Banner deploys a curriculum they had co-developed with Kenyatta University. The 6 months program targets
18 to 35 year old youth of both gender with Entrepreneurship knowledge. Part of
the program; include activities such as peer to peer business visits,
mentorship and community service.
The organization connects capacities with Kiva.org,
Women Share Wisdom organization, Rafiki MFI and Housing finance Company. These
connections enrich Beeps by providing needed resources and opportunities for
promising graduates. The resources are varied but sometimes are capital, loan
facilities or annual training opportunities. Each year the organization
graduates averagely 1500 pool of students at their pass out parade. During the
graduations, successful candidates are awarded certificates and other awards. Beep
activities are happening all over from Nairobi,
Ngoliba in Thika, Kisumu, Mbita, Homabay, and Kangengi.
YouthCaffe is interested in having Youth Banner captain
its entrepreneurship program. This was the first of the many conversations to
come. If a deal is sealed then YouthCaffe beneficiaries will be able to tap
into the resources provided by Youth Banner before the end of the year. Apart
from Beeps, Youth Banner also offer ATG (Amka Tujiinue Group) program. This is
an all women exclusive program for women to engage in crocheting and beadwork.
The organization runs a department called “PrimeRose” that focuses on creating
markets for the end products from ATG.
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