Saved from the streets
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News
- “Bolivia is not doing enough to protect girls against sexual violence"
- New projects against child exploitation in Ehiopia
- Government promises action against Dutch pedophiles in foreign countries
- Social Impact Award for Nairobits
- Child domestic labour: law enforcers turn out law breakers
- Child sexual abuse in Jinja district
- Introduction to East Africa of new Executive Director
- Contribution to The Mater Heart Run
- Mrs. Ban Ki Moon visits Sarakasi Trust Hospital Project
- Terre des Hommes draws the attention of the United Nations to the human rights of trafficked children
- The Hague Global Child Labour Conference
- For a reinforcement of children’s rights
Set up E-learning Training Centre
Project code
: KE107
Project period:
01/01/2010 to 31/12/2011
| Programme | Socio-Economic Development | Funds needed | €33382.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | People supported directly | 5010 |
| Project location | Nairobi | People supported indirectly |
Nairobits sets up E-Learning centres for vulnerable youth to prepare them for positions in the growing ICT sector. Nairobits core competence is ICT (Information Communication Technology). Nairobits draws students from mainly informal settlements (slums) around Nairobi, Kenya. In information centres in the community a one year training is conducted in creative multimedia i.e. web design. This curriculum is updated on a regular basis to reflect dynamic trends in the ICT market. The training programme is online and is referred to as "Online E-learning". One of the training centres is set up in partnership with Ruben Centre, Terre des Hommes Netherlands' partner in Mukuru slums, Nairobi.
The growing levels of unemployment and underemployment among vulnerable youth have been a source of great concern. In Kenya for example the economic growth rate has not been sufficient to create enough employment opportunities to absorb the increasing labour force of about 500,000 annually. Only about 25% of youth are absorbed, leaving 75% to bear the burden of unemployment. Furthermore, some of those absorbed in the labour market have jobs that do not match their qualifications and personal development goals.
The education system prepares learners for white colour jobs. There is a general lack of preparation and enabling environment for youth to start and grow business. Skills training programmes are numerous but they focus on traditional skills that are not innovative and do not address current market trends e.g. carpentry, dressmaking, hairdressing, mechanics, catering etc.
Nairobits has developed a training programme for young people that deals with the challenge of traditional skills that have no relevance to the market.