The Tumaini Center seeks to engage vulnerable youth in a revolutionary new educational model that breaks down educational barriers faced by street youth and other vulnerable youth in a changing society, leverage their inherent resourcefulness, resilience and independence, and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to not only get off the streets but to have successful and productive careers in their community. The program empowers them with hope, knowledge, skills, opportunities and resources necessary for them to earn a positive livelihood off the streets. These livelihood opportunities include learning vocational skills like motor vehicle mechanics, metalwork and fabrication,... read more The Tumaini Center seeks to engage vulnerable youth in a revolutionary new educational model that breaks down educational barriers faced by street youth and other vulnerable youth in a changing society, leverage their inherent resourcefulness, resilience and independence, and equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to not only get off the streets but to have successful and productive careers in their community. The program empowers them with hope, knowledge, skills, opportunities and resources necessary for them to earn a positive livelihood off the streets. These livelihood opportunities include learning vocational skills like motor vehicle mechanics, metalwork and fabrication, carpentry, masonry, solar power installation, wind power installation, recycling, entrepreneurship skills, enabling them to access employment, or start a business, reunite with their families, live communally or independently. Tumaini Center supports and empowers them towards their chosen future.
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By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
We are pleased to share an update on the continued development and use of the Tumaini Games and Sports Field, which has become an increasingly important asset for recreation, community gatherings, and... Read the full report ›By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
1. Overview Over the last three months, great progress has been made on the Jenga Engineers Learning Space; an engineering and vocational training space for 300 street-connected youth, including teen... Read the full report ›By Samwel Kimani | Program Director
We are delighted to share progress on the development of our games and sports field, an important step in creating a safe and vibrant recreational space for the young mothers and children we... Read the full report ›