About Us
BACKGROUND
RYP was founded in 2004 and started conducting activities in the same year. Through partnerships with 31 local and international development partners, RYP has engaged collaboratively with 150 partner community based organizations (CBOs) and self help groups (SHGs) touching approximately 3,000 families. According to a survey conducted by RYP in 2004, there are over 350 established groups in Huruma and Kiamaiko wards of Mathare constituency/Sub County.
Registered in 2004, RYP is a community-based organization (CBO) whose aim is enhancing the capacity of partner CBOs to regenerate local communities. RYP currently operates a community development centre- the Ongoza Njia Community Development Centre (OCDC) based at Kiamaiko ward in Mathare sub-county of Nairobi County.
GOALS
RYP overall objective is to empower local communities to realize their full potential in regenerating their communities through training, education, human rights / social justice awareness and economic empowerment. In addition, RYP supports local communities to identify and mobilize assets and resources located within their communities to minimize their dependence on external resources. RYP strategies heavily rely on partner CBOs as the avenue through which specific community interventions are formulated and implemented
BROAD OBJECTIVES
i.) To empower local communities to realize their potential in regenerating their communities through training and education.
ii.) To support target communities to identify and mobilize assets and resources located within their communities to minimize their dependence on external resources.
iii.) To create awareness on human rights and social justice in the target communities.
iv.) To enhance capacity of local communities to dialogue with government departments and elected leaders on policy issue.
PRIORITY AREAS
1.) Capacity Building.
2.) Community Planning.
3.) Climate Change and Ecological Justice.
4.) Food Sovereignty – From Seed To Table.
5.) Sport for Change.
6.) Social Justice and Human Rights.
7.) Health Promotion and Wellness.
Vision
RYP envisions a future where communities thrive sustainably by engaging in collective efforts through shared learning.
Mission
RYP promotes networking and foster collaboration among community groups and leaders to build healthy and sustainable communities in which they can thrive.
We Value
i.) Education as a means to help people identify assets, capacities, needs, resources, and solutions
ii.) Mutual respect and trust
iii.) Civic involvement to improve the quality of community life
iv.) Internal and external collaborations and partnerships to learn and create together
v.) The distinctiveness of individuals and communities
vi.) Scientific information and local knowledge as a basis for decisions
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