- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
Writing and Story-Sharing Group
ORGANIZATION: Lifesong Kenya
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
This opportunity aims at teaching boys and young people how to write and use writing as a medium of sharing stories. Since writing is a form of therapy, it will enable the recipients of the program to find a means of expressing themselves and find release.
Those interested may take up creative writing and use it to earn an income as writers.
More opportunities with Lifesong Kenya
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lifesong Kenya
Location:
Gikuyu Close, off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 1407, Nairobi, Nairobi 00200, KE
Mission Statement
The main mission of Lifesong Kenya is to provide a second chance to male teens who are in conflict with the law through restorative justice, education and transitional housing.
Description
Lifesong Kenya works with young men whose self-esteem and confidence is completely shattered and needs rebuilding. Our first step is to help them replace old habits with new thoughts and ways of doing things.
As opposed to the punitive justice system, the approach adopted by Lifesong Kenya is reparative. Our action plan is divided into three moments through which we closely follow at-risk male teens and young men who committed minor offences, and we offer them an alternative: Prevention, Restorative Justice and Reintegration.
Over the past seven years, Lifesong Kenya has partnered with youth, parents, prison staff and primary schools. We’ve served over 1220 male youth and had close to 10 court cases withdrawn after our intervention.
Several youth have gone back to school and college to complete their education. We also served over 30 families during Covid-19 pandemic where we planned meals and bought food from local sellers in the community.
"When I was joining Lifesong Kenya's REAM Program, I didn’t know how to operate a computer or design business cards. I also did not know that my complainant would withdraw the charges against me and that I would be free to go home. Lastly, the program helped change my character and the way I look at friendship. Thank you Lifesong Kenya for changing my life and helping me to see my full potential!"
- Teddy Ochung, 2019 Program Graduate
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Gikuyu Close, off Ngong RoadP.O. Box 1407NairobiNairobi, Kenya
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Group Facilitation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- At least 4 months