Building strong organizations starts with building financially informed leaders๐
During our recent virtual Entrepreneurship Education Training, participants engaged in insightful discussions around financial literacy and business #sustainability, key tools for strengthening youth-led initiatives and enterprises in todayโs changing economic landscape.
The session explored practical topics such as:
๐ The 50-30-20 budgeting rule
๐ Smart business budgeting and financial planning
๐ Different sources of business financing
๐ Debt management and responsible borrowing
๐ Separating personal and business finances
๐ Building healthy financial habits for growth and sustainability
Participants also openly shared their experiences, challenges, and lessons around accessing financing, managing resources, and navigating entrepreneurship as young leaders and #changemakers.
Through these continuous learning spaces under the #SheriayaVijana Project, we are strengthening the capacity of youth-led organizations to become more resilient, informed, and financially empowered.
What financial lesson or business skill do you think every young entrepreneur or community leader should learn early enough?
#YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership
Moses: I donโt think Gen Zs are ready for leadership yet. They lack experience, and there is a need for capacity building to prepare them. They are still young.
#GenZManifesto
#SikilizaSautiYetu#OurWorldOurPlanet
The ongoing forum for youth Development Manifesto courtesy of Organization of African Youth-Kenya and other stakeholders like us climateawarenessdefenders1
@Climateawarenessdefenders
@Oayouthkenya
Together with our partners, @afosike@StretchersYouth, kenya Climate Innovation Center, Barnfonden, we convened at @ymca Central to engage young minds in a validation exercise for a toolkit developed last year under the #SheriaYaVijana project.
We walked participants through the different modules of the toolkit with one clear objective: to hear directly from those who will use it, shape it, and benefit from it.
Representatives from CBOs and CSOs , partners, and developers actively interrogated the content โ highlighting what is missing, what needs to be redesigned, what can be simplified, and what should be removed entirely.
The toolkit is designed to support CBOs and CSOs working on environmental and climate-related issues, while strengthening advocacy approaches, green initiatives, and #digitalskills among young people.
More than a training resource, it aims to be a practical guide that responds to real challenges faced at community level โ accessible, adaptable, and rooted in lived experience.
What stood out today was the depth of engagement. They asked hard questions about relevance, usability, #inclusivity, and #sustainability. They pushed us to think about design, language, local context, and real-world application.
As we refine this toolkit, the insights shared today will directly shape how it evolves and how effectively it supports grassroots organisations driving change at #community level.
Weโre grateful to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and contributed. The work continues โ sharper, stronger, and more grounded than before๐ช๐ซถ
#youthempowerment #youthinbusiness #YouthVoices
Gen Z have not been motivated to register as voters, even if they were to register, who is this formidable candidate that will defeat President William Ruto?
#GenZManifesto
Tonight on #GenZManifesto, we reflect on 2025 the moments that defined the year, the voices that shaped the conversation, and the events that left a lasting impact on a generation.
Tonight on #GenZManifesto, we reflect on 2025 the moments that defined the year, the voices that shaped the conversation, and the events that left a lasting impact on a generation.
@Oayouthkenya in collaboration with SUSGRO Tech Hub today hosted a focus group discussion designed to integrate #youthvoices, #experiences, and ideas directly into policy and practice.
This session is integral to shaping #SheriaYaVijana (#SYV), a programme designed to equip young people with the essential knowledge and high-impact skills needed for a successful transition to the green and digital economy, grounded firmly in their lived realities.
Over 60 youth leaders from diverse #climate and #technology organizations convened at @ymca to actively share their stories, experiences, and ideas, debating and shaping solutions that matter. Each insight shared serves as vital fuel, guiding the design of #SYV to ensure every training module, tool, and resource accurately reflects the realities youth encounter and prepares them for the future.
Today's focus was on Mastering the Modern Economy, with concentrated attention on three critical pillars:
๐The Green and Digital Economy Transition: Dedicated to preparing youth to seize emerging opportunities in a world defined by sustainability and innovation.
๐Advocacy: Centered on transforming passion into strategy, ensuring youth voices are heard, and their influence translates into tangible policy and community wins.
๐Business Advocacy: Focused on guiding the private sector toward ethical, climate-conscious practices while simultaneously empowering youth to hold corporations accountable.
The mission is to empower a generation and define the trajectory of #SheriaYaVijana.
These are cohesive blueprints, constructed by youth, for youth, shaping a future that is informed, inclusive, and forward-looking.
#Youth #ClimateLeaders #GreenEconomy #DigitalEconomy #ClimateAction
The young people spoke about barriers they face when trying to champion climate action and gender equality:
๐น Few platforms
๐น Limited resources & guidance
๐น Fear of judgment & tokenism
๐น Low visibility & networks,
๐น Limited access to accurate information
#OurWorldOurPlanet
CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
@PBO_RA is calling on all stakeholders and the public to engage in public participation sessions for the Draft Public Benefit Organizations Regulations, 2024. Your insights will help finalize these crucial guidelines for the registration and management of PBOs under the 2013 Act.
We believe that diverse voices lead to stronger regulations for PBOs across Kenya. Keep an eye out for specific dates and venues in your county.
#FathersDay
COUNT DOWN, KNOW OUR SPEAKERS!
Join our esteemed thought leaders of the sector as they share bold insights on youth empowerment, leadership,& policy advocacy at the #YLOSummit2025 on 5th June. Engage, learn & be part of a movement shaping the future! #MakingTheYouthFactorCount