MOMBASA CLIMATE ACTION TEAM

UWEZO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Empowered Youth Transforming Communities

Uwezo Youth Development Project, P. O. Box 93485 -80102 Mombasa Cell: +254 726 951296/+254 714 942081/ +254 728 951541

Email: info.uydpkenya@gmail.com, www.uydpkenya.blogspot.com

modern agriculture tree planting briquette making

community awareness capacity building advocacy

OUR BACKGROUND

OUR MISSION

OUR GOAL

OUR SCOPE

OUR VALUES

OUR PRINCIPLES

IMPACT OF OUR WORK

Uwezo Youth Development Programme (UYDP) was founded in 2011 as a youth development community based organization is registered with the Department of Gender and Social Development in Mombasa, Kenya

To reach out to young people with knowledge, skills and opportunities that support them to positively transform their lives and communities.

To see a world in which the identity, dignity and ability of every young person is recognized and respected; and in which they are allowed and supported to live life to the fullest in a healthy and natural environment in order to contribute positively towards community and self development through a culture of peace.

Tackling one of the world’s most pressing challenges of helping communities to limit and adapt to climate change through action learning and promoting sustainable development practices thus improving environmental sustainability and contributing to poverty reduction.

Working towards a peaceful and united nation strengthened by patriotism, cultural diversity and positive ethnicity where citizens coexist without fear

Imparting essential knowledge and skills in the young people to boost their awareness on pertinent issues and enhance their capacities to actively and effectively contribute to personal, community and national development.

Pioneering relevant and innovative solutions to cushion youth and communities against the ever rising costs of living, improve socio-economic security and reduce poverty levels

We always endeavour to uphold the following values.�Commitment �Relevance �Service �Hope

We are founded based on the following organizational principles;�Voluntary and open membership�Democratic member control�Economic participation by members�Autonomy and independence�Education, training and information�Partnerships among organizations�Concern for the community in general

As a result of the work we do, UYDP continues to enable: through training and other awareness

initiatives that provide platforms to help increase the level of knowledge of young people and their communities on targeted areas

by availing opportunities through targeted projects within and out the organization for the benefit of young people and other community members.

between young people and other stakeholders through the development of strong linkages with other like-minded individuals and organizations to support our programmes and to promote shared learning

Environment and Climate Change:

Peace Building:

Youth Empowerment:

Poverty Alleviation:

Capacity Building

Opportunity Creation

Partnerships and Networking

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE:

AIM

GOAL

PRIORITIES

The Climate Action Teams is an initiative of the Climate Action Programme for Schools and Youth which aims to engage young people in learning and taking action around climate change to promote sustainable development through creative and practical responses-micro projects and use their knowledge ,skills and experience to help the community.

It seeks to create employment opportunities for the youth and help them turn local resources into economic assets, thus improving environmental sustainability and contributing to poverty reduction.

Contributing to the achievement of the MDG 7- Environmental Sustainability with direct impact on MDG 1-Poverty Reduction

To tackle two of the world’s most pressing challenges: youth unemployment and helping communities to limit and adapt to climate change.

To increase the adaptive capacity of young people (male and female) to respond to local environmental concerns and the impacts of climate change

�Sustainable profit generating green business micro enterprises�Community outreach to groups and individuals to create awareness and promote action�Influence on local decision making and impact on policy

CLIMATE ACTION TEAMS PROJECT

UWEZO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMEP. O. Box 93485 -80102 Mombasa

Cell: +254 726951296/736951296/714942081/ 728951541 Email: info.uydpkenya@gmail.com

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