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IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

We aim at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment.The greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others.

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IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

We aim at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment.The greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others.

We aim at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment.The greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others.

We aim at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment.The greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others.

We aim at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment.The greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others.

brenda Ochieng
brenda Ochieng
brenda Ochieng
brenda Ochieng
1 Campaign |
Nairobi, Kenya
$100 USD 2 backers
0% of $30,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

GOLDMINES FOUNDATION

Goldmines Foundation is a not for profit organization registered in Kenya under the Companies Act Cap. 486. The organization was established in April 2010 and is located in Kibera Olympic Estate, though reaching out to the youths around Nairobi. Goldmines Foundation aims at impacting the lives of the youths through empowerment. A majority of young people have shown a willingness to develop themselves and their talents. This project seeks to build and enhance their capacities.

According to the International Labor organization 2010 estimates, youth unemployment in Kenya stands at 70% of total number of the jobless. The challenge facing Kenya today is to ensure that this large section of the society is engaged in productive activities that will improve their well being and contribute to the productivity of this country. Such improved productivity will enhance the quality of life of all Kenyans. However, unemployment among the youth is a grave wastage of national resources due to high opportunity cost which impacts negatively on social economic development. In addition, it increases dependency syndrome, vicious cycle of poverty, social evils such as insecurity and risky behaviors, economic malpractices and lack of dignity and self esteem among the youth. Goldmines Foundation runs various programs with the aim of seeing a better Kenya. Among them are the Dance and theater club, music, creative arts, Entrepreneur's club and The Change Factor Program.

THE CHANGE FACTOR PROGRAM


The Change Factor is a mentorship program that focuses at providing practical solutions through disseminating knowledge.

According to the current statistics by the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drugs Abuse (NACADA), Children as young as 5 years old are having their first experience with drugs as alcohol prevalence is more prevalent in teenagers. They estimated that up to more than 55,000 children under the age of 14 are addicted to drugs and 45% of the youths in this nation are abusing alcohol and drugs and if we round it off to 50% it simply means that 1 out of every 2 youths is abusing alcohol and drugs.

The Change Factor therefore through its tailor made programs aims at empowering the youths to develop their personal capabilities through educational and motivational experiences thus helping them achieve their purpose in life.

Our mandate also is to train and create awareness on prevention and the risks of alcohol and drug abuse among the youths.

WHAT WE NEED AND WHAT YOU GET

We believe that the greatest investment one would ever make in life is to invest in the lives of others. To have a vision that out lives you is to think of others better than you think of yourself. We would love to give you an opportunity to be part of this wonderful cause. We aim at raising 30000 U.S dollars with the aim of improving the lives of the youths in Kenya through empowerment. Through The Change Factor program, we aim at reaching tens of thousands of youths with the message of prevention and awarness of alcohol and drug abuse. In return we will furnish you with quaterly report, photos, videos of how the projects are going. (A project proposal can be sent on request.)

WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT US?

Kenya being a country constituted of 80% youths, it is not only important but a great requirement to invest in the lives of the youths. With the current statistics on alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya, We notice that 55,000 children get their first encounter with drugs at the age of 5 which poses a great danger since the same children will be required to be responsible adults in a few years to come. If they grow as alcohol and drug abusers, they will definitely pass it down to the new generation. This is a red flag to our country and also to our 2030 vision. Currently 45% of youth in this nation are using alcohol and drugs and if we round it off to 50% it simply means that 1 out of every 2 youths is using drugs. If we were to go by any of this statistics, we are heading to a dangerous point in this country. With the required funds available, Goldmines Foundation will be able to reach many young people hence reducing the high rate of alcohol and drug abuse.


Looking at the raising statistics of alcohol and drug abuse we all need to agree it’s the responsibility of every individual to reach as many children and youths in Kenya on awareness and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. People who experiment with drugs continue to use them because the drug either makes them feel good, or stops them from feeling bad. In many cases, however, there is a thin line between regular use and drug abuse and addiction. Very few addicts are able to recognize when they have crossed that line. While frequency or the amount of drugs consumed don’t in them­selves constitute drug abuse or addiction, they can often be indicators of drug-related problems.With a lot of issues cropping up in our community, it has been witnessed that a lot of people use drugs to fill a void in their lives. This puts them more at risk of crossing the line from casual use to drug abuse and addiction.

Other Ways You Can Help

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  • We invite you here in Kenya and help us reach as many youths as possible!

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