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NGEI 1 DEVELOPMENT YOUTH GROUP
Organization Profile:
Ngei 1 Development Youth Group was formed in 1997 when youths in conjunction
with some community members of Ngei 1 village mooted an idea of forming a
development group for the youth of the area. At the time, youths were engaged
in all forms of social vices such as drug abuse, prostitution, rape, mugging
etc. This was due to poverty, illiteracy and lack of information. The area is
improvised and is characterized by a high level of diseases. Youths are often
misused by politicians by being given handouts to disrupt meetings at the time
of elections. The group was formally registered as a Community Based
Organization (CBO) in 1998 under the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and
Social Services. It currently has a membership of 47. The group is based in
Ngei 1 Village, Huruma Ward, and Starehe Constituency in Nairobi City.
The group has achieved a great deal in the years of its existence and current
activities include the following: Garbage Collection & Waste Recycling, Water
and Sanitation (public toilets, bathrooms & water vending), Transportation
Services, Arts and Crafts project, Advice and Guidance, Revolving Loan Scheme
for members, and a Community Resource Centre. The group also has a football
team called Jah Post FC.
MANAGEMENT
The group is managed by an elected Management Committee of 10 people. Each
activity has its own coordinator and supported by a Project Manager, Project
Coordinator and Programme Advisor. All of these positions are voluntary and the
organization practices a collective style of leadership throughout its
activities.
FUNDING
The organization’s projects are funded through our various Income Generating
Activities (IGAs), members own resources, community members, donors and other
well-wishers
OUR VISION
To see a society in which youths are empowered, self reliant and actively
involved in community development
OUR MISSION
Ngei 1 Development Youth Group exists to empower the youths to live an honest
and self-reliant life through income-generating activities, community
mobilization and offering quality services.
SERVICES
Garbage Collection:
This is the lead activity of the group. It was initiated in 1998 after a
thorough and careful evaluation of the community’s needs. At the time, there
were no garbage collection services provided and the area was characterized with
piles of garbage, which was both unhealthy and damaging to the environment. The
group developed this as a service, which now takes place in Huruma and Kasarani
at very competitive rates. Garbage is collected from households and businesses,
recyclable materials are separated and Nairobi City Council disposes of the
remaining waste. We also hold monthly Community Clean-Up events in order to
encourage and maintain a healthy and clean environment in our community.
Water and Sanitation:
Due to inadequate sanitation and water supply for many residents, the group
constructed a ‘water point’ in 2000 and now offers public toilets, bathrooms,
water vending and cleaning services to members of the Ngei 1 Community.
Cleaning services are also offered to residential and commercial premises.
Transportation:
We have a vehicle and hand-carts that are used for transportation of garbage,
whilst providing transportation services to community members and others at
reasonable rates.
Arts and Crafts:
Our newest project is one in which members are engaged in making beadwork and
papier mache products, which are sold to generate income for the group.
Advice and Guidance:
We offer advice and guidance for any youths who are in need of this through
using group therapy.
Revolving Loan Scheme:
This scheme was initiated in 2000 and involves revolving funds amongst members
in the form of loans, which are re-payable on a monthly basis with very low
rates of interest. There is also a savings scheme for members for their
assistance.
Community Resource Centre:
The group’s office also serves as a resource centre, where community members can
exchange information, books, magazines and ideas. They also learn computer
skills and collect correspondences.
Future Plans:
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Expansion of Garbage Collection Services to other areas
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Development of Recycling Activities
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Composting of Organic Waste
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Developing new Arts & Crafts activities (tie & dye, leatherwork etc)
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Extension of Revolving Loan Scheme to other community members
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Development of a Cyber Café for community members
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Development of a Nursery School
By E-Mail to:
ngei1youth@yahoo.com
By Phone to:
+254 (0)721 402 604 – Alex Omalla (Project Manager)
+254 (0)725 353 273 – Ryan Njoroge (Project Co-ordinator)
+254 (0)725 805 513 – James Odigu (Secretary)
By Post to:
Ngei 1 Development Youth Group
PO Box 10427
00100 Nairobi
Kenya
By Visiting Us at:
Jah Post, Ngei 1 Village, Huruma Ward, Nairobi, Kenya
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