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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 • Organization of African youth (OA-Youth) was formed in 2009, conforming to the norms of the African Youth Charter which was adopted by the African Union.  OA-Youth works to motivate, unify and empower African youth to be drivers of Africa’s social, political and economic transformation. Young people in the country are able to create home grown solutions for the countries problems thereby ‘empowering tomorrow’s leaders today.’

Background continued…….. OA OA- Youth’s programmes are centred on key objec jectiv ives 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.

Background continued…….. Achievements • African Youth Conference on post-2015 Agenda-December 2013=> African youth declaration on post 2015 Agenda. • Voice Africa Future-77,000 African Youth Voices=> “Key Asks ”. National Youth Consultations-national youth consultations on post 2015 • Agenda=>national youth position papers. Feed into Government National Position Paper. African Youth Working Group on Post-2015 Agenda-300 Youth(2012). • • Regional and Global Consultations. High Level Youth Policy Dialogue on SDGs-(August 2014)=>Prioritizing an investment in • Youth Development in the post 2015 era. Act 2015!-(UNAIDS & The PACT). • • Beyond 2015. Co- chairing (global civil society campaign, +1,000 CSO’s).=>Strong & Legitimate Framework Successor to the MDGs.

 The Journey • Appli licatio ion (Ja (Jan, 2015) • In Interv rvie iew & S Selec lectio ion (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 Bu Build ildin ing • Networkin ing • Sit Site Se Seein ing

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

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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