Zena Swaleh Atik

Development Officer
Agha Khan Foundation
Youth Empowerment Project -Lamu County

[Amina Bwanamsuo @ammyner]

"TVETs play a big role in empowering the vulnerable youth to find sustainable livelihoods yet there are a lot of negative perception towards them." says Stephen Ogenga- the Ag. Director General NITA during the Consortium Lesson Learned Conference.
#EU4youth @AKF_EA @EUinKenya

[AgaKhanFoundation EA @AKF_EA]

“Through support from @EUinKenya @AKF_EA @AKF_UK I went through an experiential learning program and mentorship which helped me improve my business and mentor other youth” testimonial from Lydia a representative of @KYBI_ke

[Nina Oduro @Nina_Oduro]

Had an amazing day collaborating with young leaders in solutions to youth challenges in Mombasa. Thanks @AKF_EA, @IREXintl, @GWoodthinks!
#opportunitiesforyouth #mombasa #YouthWhoLead

[Mohamed Shali Mohamed @MohamedShali]

OCA & ISP sessions with @AKF_EA @KYBI_ke @NoorDahir5 @mathengestano @Atrashskanda2 @ZenaAtik @KavihaKhamis
What a powerful resource to help team think, plan & act with strategy to achieve and sustain superior performance over time.

[Abdulaziz M.Alamudy @muftialamudy]

Lamu cultural festival... kids enjoying the festive season
#tembealamu
#WithYouth4Youth
@GWoodthinks
@EUinKenya
@KenyaRedCross
@AKF_EA

[Lamu Youth Alliance @LamuYouth]

Lamu Culture Festivals promote diversity, bring neighbors into dialogue, increase creativity, offer opportunities for civic pride and improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make Lamu better places to live. Thanks @EUinKenya & @AKF_EA

[Ahmed @ahmedkanjo88]

@ZenaAtik of @AKF_EA helping a visitor in dressing. All in promoting culture and recognising its contribution to our peace #LamuCulturalFestival2018 @Atrashskanda2 @EUinKenya @GWoodthinks @kevinanode @GraciousDeo

[Amina Bwanamsuo @ammyner]

Every socio-economic issue has a root cause, short term solution and the long term solution. This is seen in the day2 of the Advocacy Training Workshop conducted by the @AKF_EA with the support of @EUinKenya.
@LamuYouthAllia1 @KYBI_ke @Atrashskanda2 @GWoodthinks @LamuCountyKe

[Ahmed @ahmedkanjo88]

@LamuYouthAllia1 and @KYBI_ke members at #Burow bee keeping farm in Garissa who are thriving in their small scale business with the support from @AKF_EA and @EUinKenya @GWoodthinks @Atrashskanda2 @sanyangu

[Khamis Kaviha @KavihaKhamis]

The future of vulnerable youths is in acquisition of skills. This is best done through TVETs. We are on the right track

[H𝔞𝔪𝔦𝔰𝔦 Dz𝔬𝔩𝔢 @DzoleHamisi]

RESULT 3 of the Stakeholders Meeting;
@LamuCountyKe to develop effective enrolment drive strategies that will ensure sustainable enrolment & learning of young men & women across the 5 TVET Centres in the county
@EUinKenya @AKF_EA @Atrashskanda2 @ZenaAtik @KavihaKhamis @TVETAKenya

[Jamal Muktar ~ JMG! @jamal_muktar1]

Mystery as the only Somali Boxer In Kenya Liban is shot dead by Pangani Police in unclear circumstances. Liban Jamal was shot dead a moments after his friend was gunned down by police in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood. @ODPP_KE please pursue justice into this matter. @JBoinnet

[Ochieng' @GraciousDeo]

Baadhi ya vifaa vilivyonunuliwa kuelimisha vijana katika taaluma za urembo huku County ya Garissa.
#GarissaYouth

[Ochieng' @GraciousDeo]

County Government Secretary of Garissa handing over apprenticeship equipment to tailors and beauty therapist to facilitate youth training. Over 500 youth will benefit from the latest support by Aga Khan Foundation with funding from European Union #GarissaYouth

[Ahmed @ahmedkanjo88]

Youth group from Lamu, learning from their counterparts in Garissa all beneficiaries of Youth Employment Opportunities by @AKF_EA and @EUinKenya The groups are expected to replicate this experiences in Lamu @GWoodthinks @Atrashskanda2 @sanyangu

[Zena Swaleh Atik @ZenaAtik]

Access to credit by youth entrepreneurs remains big challenge .AKF & EU links entrepreneurs to government funds without difficulties .17 youth groups in Witu linked to uwezo,youth funds & women enterprise funds.
@Atrashskanda2
@EUinKenya
@AKF_EA
@GWoodthinks
@sanyangu

[Youth Fund @YouthFund_Ke]

#HudumaMashinani & public sensitization forum set up at Njoro Park in Nakuru County

[Shujaa_Sadia Hussein (HSC) @SadearH]

A word of encouragement can change attitude of students towards education.
Many girls drop out of school after going through the cut.
I was privileged to talk to students from different schools at a mentorship forum.
#EndFGM
@lolojuberna @EstherPassaris @GMCEndFGM @TheGirlGen

[Human Rights Agenda (HURIA) @Huria_KE]

#RESIST
CRIME
DRUGS
JUVENILE GANGS

@Samba4Youth @MUHURIkenya @licodeplikoni @HakiAfrica @OurKwaleCounty @UNDPKenya @amkeniwakenya @tendasasa #CVEClinic #CVEPocketDictionary
@CHRIPSKE @KwachaAfrika

[Evelyn C Joseph @Everlovly]

Cutting of the clitoris& stitching of the whole vagina, leaving just small spaces for urine &menstruation, these are outrageous, it makes my heart bleed with pain. WE MUST #EndFGM NOWWW.@SIRPprojects @TheGirlGen @28TooMany @GMCEndFGM @ENDFGM_Network @TGGYF_Ng @luckyparadise23