Generation Shapers

01/04/2026

26/03/2026

In the heart of our Youth Led Accelerator Program, we’ve been running dynamic internal financial trainings with the brilliant youth initiatives we’re proud to walk alongside.
What’s truly exciting?
Watching these young changemakers absorb and own the hard-earned lessons we gained through our long-standing partnership with Plan International Kenya under the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project.
From smart budgeting to sustainable resource management, the knowledge is flowing — and the impact is multiplying!
Because when youth lead, communities thrive.�When knowledge is shared, safer and more inclusive cities are built.
Who else believes in the power of youth-led financial empowerment? Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re with us!
Edwin Advine Youth and UrbanismPlanBørnefonden

08/03/2026

If you’re a young person in the green enterprise space, this episode is for you.
Watch the whole episode on https://youtu.be/HUtG9FWTZ3s?si=LV_NLG5Owq5vF5yJ
PlanBørnefonden Youth and Urbanism June Alfreds Safe and Inclusive Cities Edwin Advine

16/02/2026

Call for Expression of Interest 📢

Are you a youth-led group running a green initiative?

Apply for funding to scale your impact!

💰 Grants: KES 100,000 – 500,000

✅ Eligibility:

• Registered youth group (2+ years)
• Based in Mathare, Huruma, Kibera, Nyalenda, or Kondele
• Previously engaged with SAIC 2
• Existing scalable green initiative
• 75% youth-led leadership

📧 Apply to: [email protected]/[email protected] (For more information, click the link in the bio)

📍 Or deliver the applications at any SAIC 2 partner office

📅 Deadline: 24th February 2026 | 5:00 PM

🌍 Empowering young people to be at the centre of climate action.

27/11/2025

🔥 MATHARE STAND UP FOR PEACE!
This Saturday, Generation Shapers Youth Initiative in partnership with Plan International Kenya under the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project presents, The YOUTH PEACE CONCERT live in Mathare! 🎤🎶

Some of your favorite artists are already locked in (check the poster 👀), BUT the stage is still OPEN! We’re calling ALL artists, singers, rappers, poets, dancers, and performers from Mathare and beyond — if you’ve got talent and a message of peace, come through and bless the mic! 🎙️

This is more than a concert — it’s a movement. Let’s use music to unite our community, silence the guns, and show the world that the youth of Mathare are the real peacemakers. 💚

📅 Date: This Saturday 29th November 2025
📍 Venue: Mathare No 10 next to Gumba
⏰ Time: From 12 PM till late
🎟️ Entry: FREE FREE FREE!

Tag your squad, tag artists you know should perform, and let’s fill Mathare with nothing but good vibes and positive energy! ✊ Plan International KenyaSafe and Inclusive CitiesYouth and UrbanismCalvin Shikuku

29/10/2025

The conversation we have been waiting for is finally here. Make effort to join because it’s going to be an interesting conversation.
Join through our X handle
Safe and Inclusive CitiesPlan International Kenya Calvin ShikukuEdwin AdvineYouth and Urbanism

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

✅International Day of the Girl Child 2025
Theme: The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis
✅Today, we mark a powerful reminder: girls are not just the recipients of change — they are its architects.

✅We had a podcast conversation with girls and a gentleman from Mathare, where child marriage continues to echo across communities. We covered real stories — girls forced into early unions, the underlying pressures (poverty, social norms, lack of opportunity), and the ripple effects: disrupted schooling, loss of voice, vulnerability to abuse. ✅What stood out:
1️⃣Many of these girls don’t see child marriage as an abstract “bad practice” — for them, it is survival or the only option given.
2️⃣Even when laws exist, enforcement is weak, and many families are driven by economic desperation, peer pressure, or entrenched gender norms.
3️⃣But amid the struggle, there is resistance: girls fighting to stay in school; community members pushing back; local groups offering alternatives and support.

Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/GX15eFCviAY?si=Up8KMEdPyLO0mxsq
Take a moment today to listen, reflect, and act.
✅ Add your voice: comment, share, tag local leaders, support girls you know.
Because when girls lead, communities thrive.
Plan International Kenya Plan International PlanBørnefonden Safe and Inclusive Cities

02/07/2025

After the Floods: Building Climate Resilience with Children in Mathare

The aftermath of the recent floods in Mathare was heartbreaking—especially for the children. We witnessed young ones wandering back to the sites where their homes and schools once stood, trying to make sense of the loss through play.

These scenes moved us deeply and reminded us that children, too, are affected by climate change—and they must be part of the conversation.

To create a space where children can learn, heal, and take part in shaping a better future, we launched the SAIC Mazingira School Clubs in four primary schools across Mathare. These clubs are part of the Safe and Inclusive Cities project, we are implementing in partnership with Plan International Kenya.

The clubs offer age-appropriate sessions on climate awareness, environmental protection, and community care—designed to empower children with knowledge while giving them hope.

Here’s a glimpse from one of our sessions at Mathare Comprehensive School—a powerful moment of learning, laughter, and leadership in the making. 🌱📚💚

Cynthia Ochuot

20/06/2025

We excited to be part of this activity.
Pads are not a luxury,they are a right. Every girl deserves dignity.

14/05/2025

Join us this coming Friday for an insightful conversation.
Plan International KenyaSafe and Inclusive CitiesKariobangi Social Justice CentreViolet OtienoFuture Hope Response Team