Jiactivate is a platform that urges the youth to voice out the issues that affect them and give possible solutions.During The University of Nairobi Edition,unemployment was one of the greatest challenge that the youth face. As the discussion went on,I felt the state of despair ,the uncertainty of what awaits Read more…
I am Waithera Ng’ang’a a Sociologist and currently volunteering with Organization of African youth (OAY). Together with other organizations we are running a campaign called Jiactivate. Jiactivate aims at elevating voices of the youths both in urban and rural areas on the issues affecting them i.e >Corruption >Unemployment >Health >Food Read more…
Dear Kenya; You endlessly Practice Ageism to each Generation “Ageism is the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age; ageism can take many forms, including prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory practices, or institutional policies and practices that perpetuate stereotypical beliefs”- World Health Organization Naturally, every citizen Read more…
This is our key area of focus given the tokenistic nature of youth engagement in health issues like governance, accountability, policy and service delivery. We believe that harnessing African demographic dividend is anchored on robust , equitable, affordable and rights based health care system. Our youth and health programs are Read more…