CONNECTING THE OGIEK COMMUNITY WITH THE WORLD
The ogiek community living in kenya have for a long time been displaced from their ancestral lands,being excluded in major developments and lag behind in education.Many youths remain idle and others engage in early marriages because families are unable to to afford higher education for them due to lack of financial resources.It is for this reason that connect was born to address the challenges and to seek to improve the livelihoods of the community members through sustainable developments targeting agriculture,social welfare(scholarship programs to further education after finishing primary school )and exploiting markets,establishing linkages and enhancing incomes to create self reliant communities.
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About You
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MAUREEN
Last Name
BII
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MAUREEN BII
About You, Your Group, or Your Organization
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CONNECT
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Country
Kenya
Please confirm that this project could benefit First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples
Yes
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What categories best describe who your group or organization serves (check all that apply)
First Nations people.
What best describes your group or organization
Community group or youth group.
How long have you, your group, or your organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Innovation
Name Your Entry
CONNECTING THE OGIEK COMMUNITY WITH THE WORLD
Tell us the story of your idea or project
The ogiek community living in kenya have for a long time been displaced from their ancestral lands,being excluded in major developments and lag behind in education.Many youths remain idle and others engage in early marriages because families are unable to to afford higher education for them due to lack of financial resources.It is for this reason that connect was born to address the challenges and to seek to improve the livelihoods of the community members through sustainable developments targeting agriculture,social welfare(scholarship programs to further education after finishing primary school )and exploiting markets,establishing linkages and enhancing incomes to create self reliant communities.
Define your idea / project in 1-2 short sentences
Empowering community members to seek alternative ways of generating income,access to education,sustainable agricultural activities,HIV/AIDS awareness,enviroment
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Idea
Social Impact
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Please tell us about the social impact of your idea or proect
By drilling boreholes a lot of water will be available for irrigation therefore increased farm produce which some will cater for school feeding program and some for sale to generate income,Other farming activities like rabbit,chicken and guinea fowl rearing will supplement agriculture.
Securing continued education will reduce illiteracy levels,early marriages as well as empower women to engage in viable activities to sustain their households.
supplying sanitary towels to young teenage girls will ensure reduced absenteeism and full participation in school as well as motivate to focus.
Your Future Goal(s): Tell us what you hope to achieve with your idea or project in the next year
To see that mebers of the community have engaged in massive farming(animal and agriculture) and focussed
In 5 years, what will be different as a result of your idea/project?
We hope to see changes in terms of the number of students joining high school and universities,stable agricultural and economic activities as well as increased literacy among the elderly.
We hope to achieve zero HIV/AIDS infection through massive member trainings,environment conservation through planting of trees to reduce soil erosion and improved community economy as well as create focused leaders who are development conscious.
Sustainability
Tell us about the people/ partnerships that are already involved and why they are important to your idea or project.
We are currently involved with the community church.They will help us in disseminating information in various areas as well as planning for events.
We are however looking for partners and support networks to work with in order to start this project early enough before it is too late.
If there are other people/partners that you will reach out to tell us who they are and why they will be important to your idea or project.
We have not yet established partners but are still searching.We would like to partner with individuals and support organizations who will assist us start up the project in the area.The partners will play a major role of financial,technical and advisory services.
Describe the kinds of support you receive (other than money) or will need to support your idea or project (e.g.: donated, space, equipment and volunteers)
We are temporarily stationed at one of the community school where we have been laying the foundation for the project although distribution of sanitary towels kicked off a year ago through the support of individuals.Apart from financial support we also need space, office equipment and stationery for example computers,chairs and tables,seeds,water pumps and farming equipment to till lands.
Do you currently have funding for your idea or project?
No (skip next two questions)
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