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Africa Unite Africa Exchange Program Kelvin Kaloki- Organization of African Youth-Kenya My sojourn in the Western Cape (Cape Town)-South Africa.

Contents  Background (Organization of African Youth-Kenya)  The Journey  My stay  Recommendations  Future Plans  Vote of thanks and good bye

 Background (Organization of African Youth) Empowering tomorrows leaders today OA OA- Youth’s programmes are centred on key objectives To motivate and inspire young people to participate in nation building 1. To unify the fragmented voices and programmes of youth in communities, country and 2. continent. To initiate projects that empower youth economically, socially and politically 3.

 The Journey • Appli licatio ion (Ja Jan, 2015) • In Interv rvie iew & S Selec lecti tion (F (Feb, , 2015) • Travel l ( ( Feb 27, , 2015) • Arr rriv ival l & Orie rientatio ion

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Ex Expect ectations ations Learn more the subject of Human Rights • A different perspective of learning and intellectual growth • Shift from an ordinary young person to a resourceful peer educator • Explore the beautiful city of Cape Town & its Dynamics • Network & meet new friends • Establish a professional, progressive base with Africa Unite •

 My Stay • Knowle ledge and Sk Skil ills ls Buil ildin ing • Netw tworkin ing • Sit Site Se Seeing ing

a. Knowledge and Skills Building Human Rights Training i. Facilitation Skills Training ii. iii. Conflict Mediation Training iv. Human Rights Sessions in Schools

i. Human an Rights ts Trainin ing weeken end d at Malmesbu esburry

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Human Rights ts Trainin ing g weekend end at Malmesbu burry rry Continued ed …… Finally! Hooray…Kudos! “Honor Comes with Responsibility!”

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Co Context ntext-based based Anal nalysis ysis Kenya South Africa None-existent (Afro)xenophobia Less Democratic Space Greater Democratic Space Nepotism Structured Socio-Economic Segregation Ethnicity Racism Industrialized Highly-industrialized

b. Networking

c. Sight Seeing- Mem emor orie ies Work, Work Without Play Makes Kelvin a Dull boy….. • Sig Signal l Hil ill • Water r Front • Beach • Table le Mountain in int • Ca Cape Poin

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 Recommendations 1. Accommodation was great. 2. All Trainings were well Polished. Congratulations! 3. The stipend is NOT enough factoring the fact one has to buy food. 4. The weekend training to have a social evening. 5. Africa Unite to give Maximum Support to its peer educators while back at home. 6. Progressive collaboration with partner Organizations. 7. Logistical note to be CLEAR. It contradicts itself.

 Future Plans o Fit Slots for human rights information sessions in our organizational workshops, seminars and Conferences. o Endeavor to Collaborate with schools to start Africa Unite Clubs. o Collaborate with Africa Unite in future engagements.

 Vote of Thanks