Drawing Dreams Initiative

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Contact Information

Contact

Grace Wanene

project_manager

Physical Address

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About Drawing Dreams Initiative

Drawing Dreams Initiative works to advance holistic education, agency and timely information on Menstrual Equity, Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights, Teenage Mamas empowerment and 21st century skills (youth development) for underserved adolescent girls and boys, youth and communities in Laikipia, Isiolo & Samburu counties. We employ a community-led approach, deeply listening and learning,creating sustainable strategies and solutions while endeavoring to protect and restore the planet's regenerative capacities . We envision a society where every individual has the knowledge, resources, and support needed to lead a healthy, empowered, and fulfilling life. We aim to create a sustainable period-positive world, reduce teenage pregnancies, and empower youth through education and economic opportunities. Our goal is to establish a physical space The Ndoto Community Hub,-a one stop shop for community needs including: skills training (tailoring, value addition, recycling & upcycling), Comprehensive teenage mothers empowerment program, access to digital skills and 21st century skills especially for women and youth.

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Legal Status

Community-Based Organization (CBO)

Organization Type

Community-Based Organization (CBO)

Areas of Focus

Main Focus Sector

Youth Empowerment & Skills Development

Other Focus Sectors

Gender Equality & Women EmpowermentHealth & WellbeingSocial Protection & InclusionYouth Empowerment & Skills Development

Target Populations

Children & YouthMen & BoysStudents & LearnersVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)Women & Girls

Intervention Strategies

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance | Policy, Advocacy & Systems Reform | Program Support

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1SDG 3SDG 4SDG 5SDG 8SDG 10
SDG 1 - No Poverty | SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being | SDG 4 - Quality Education | SDG 5 - Gender Equality | SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Operational Details

Number of Staff

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Projects (3)

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Youth Empowerment Initiative

Providing vocational training and mentorship for 500 at-risk youth in Nairobi.

Active

Budget: $50,000

Kisumu Health Outreach

Mobile clinics offering free maternal healthcare services in rural Kisumu.

Active

Budget: $75,000

Women in Tech Scholarship

Funded university education for 20 young women pursuing careers in technology.

Completed

Budget: $40,000

Additional Services

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