Children Well-being is Key to Family & Community Reintegration

In line with the child safeguarding and protection policy, WezaCare once again conducted an important session on the Puppet Interview Programme (PIP). This innovative methodology equips practitioners with essential skills to support vulnerable children and their families. Here’s what you need to know: In addition to the training, Daraja 360 staff was awarded a certificates of participation for our recent …

Committed to Providing Comprehensive Support to Vulnerable Women, Children, and Youth

Daraja 360, a community-based organization that supports women, youth, and children from vulnerable backgrounds, recently attended a counseling training hosted by Weza Care, a non-profit organization that provides innovative solutions to care for and protect vulnerable children. The training, which consisted of two modules, was attended by Daraja 360 management staff, as well as representatives from Jimmia Women Rescue Centre …

Discovering Your Purpose as a Youth: Unveiling the Intersection of Passion, Skills, Income, and Impact

Identifying your purpose as a youth can be an exciting and introspective journey. While it’s important to consider various aspects of your life, such as your skills, passions, values, and the needs of the world, it’s also crucial to remember that purpose is a personal and evolving concept. Here’s a framework to help you reflect on these different aspects: After …

Breaking the Stigma: Understanding the Importance of Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being that can impact the lives of students, teens, and youths. It affects how they think, feel, and act, which can affect their academic performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. Here are some examples of how mental health can impact an individual’s life: For example, let’s consider the case of John, …

From the Court to the Community: Daraja 360 and Deep Crater Basketball League Join Forces

Daraja 360 and Deep Crater League (DCL) have recently formed a partnership with the aim of promoting basketball as a means of empowering the community. In a meeting between the two organizations, several objectives were discussed. The first objective is youth development and empowerment through sports, specifically basketball. The second objective is to create a significant sport entertaining model that …

Gael Resilience Triumphs Over Trauma

The graphical scenes we normally see in movies are realities to some people. Take Gael, a sad story of young man who gruesomely witnessed her father killing her mother. What he saw would later come to haunt him in episodes of mental depression. From a young age he’s lived with these traumatic episodes and severely suffered from compounded grief. That …

An Eventful 2020 Madaraka Day Talent & Fashion Show

The Daraja 360 mentorship program for the children focuses on ensuring that children are enrolled in school and accorded all the necessary support in determining their next step in life. Education is without a doubt very essential in ensuring that children will attain good living standards and achieve success. However, we agree with the fact that not all are enabled …

Daraja 360 “What’s Next After Exam?” Form Four Leavers Camp

Many people especially youths, are not living their childhood dreams. They dreamt of being one thing, trained in another, and are practicing something different today. This confused progression in our generation can be attributed to a lack of guidance, mentorship, and generally a narrow worldview. Parents too have hard time trying to monitor their children once they’re out of school. …