The founder assembled 14 young people with similar vision as him to help him reach out to the teenagers who are the main target group of the organization. Initially TOHI was called AGAPE TRINITY SONS. But later the name was changed to HOPE SELF HELP DEVELOPMENT GROUP but still the name further changed to TEENS OF HOPE INITIATIVE which was a network of several youth /women groups drawn across the n
on formal settlements of Nairobi Kenya. His vision was to bring Holistic transformation in the lives of the teenagers. The organization embarked on some programs that concern teen’s life transformation.
• Talents development program.
• Education program.
• Health care. Program
• Environment program
• Psychosocial support program
• Spiritual program
VISION
To lay foundations that are life changing which will ultimately enable young peoples rediscover their potential and use them for positive yields. MISSION
To reach out to the young people through engaging them in life transforming activities that build love, unity & prosperity.
1.1 OBJECTIVE
1. Improve educational welfare of Teens in Kenya
2. Empower Teens on their rights and responsibilities
3. Engage Teens in positive talents development activities
4. Be actively involved in Teens protection advocacy
5. Establish IGA (income generating activities) for the purpose of creating educational support to Teens.
6. Provide psychosocial support to teens
7.Young mothers program(Bado Mrembo)
1.2 CURRENT PROGRAMS
A. EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAM
• Sponsorships initiative
• Group discussion on social issues
• Training and seminars
• School program
• Career choice program
B. HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
HIV/AIDS management / VCT
Drug & Substance abuse prevention and response
Community health development initiative
Psychosocial support program. C. TALENTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
• Singing
• Dance
• Sporting
• Acrobats
• Martial Arts
D. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Community hygiene initiative
Free planting initiative
Arid school environment transformation program
2.0 SOURCES OF FUNDS
a. Members contributions
b. Well wishers
c. Partners
d. Loans and grants
2.1 ACHIEVEMENTS
1. TOHI has brought rapid awareness to the teens on social issues that require holistic approach
2. TOHI can proudly boasts of 3 girl soccer teams
I.e. under 12, 14 & over 16
3. A lot of teens are actively involved in other talents development programs:
o Acrobats
o Dancing & singing.
4. We have established links with 24 schools through our educational program.
5. We’ve helped marshal the community members through the formation of 38 women groups & 26 youths groups in Nairobi province that seek to empower women and youths economically and socially.
6. Establishment of annual Talent Development Competition and Sports Tournaments;
Where we’ve awarded best performing individuals and teams.
2.2 CHALLENGES
a) Financial constrains due to our large fiscal program. b) Lack of modern technology to facilitate quick evaluation and monitoring that eases the general administration of all programs. c) Slow buying of the vision by the community
d) Lack of an adequate administration center for general operations of all existing program.
2.3 PARTNERS
Pathfinders – school outreach program
Kenya scout association.- school outreach program
Blue cross international – loans and grants. Bible truth revival church – spiritual activities.
3.0 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE
• Board chairperson
• C. E. O. (Board Secretary)
• Deputy vice chairperson
• Board treasurer
• Three board members
• Patron
3.1 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
a) To supervise all organization department programs
b) Chairs all operation committee meeting
c) Receives final assessment reports of all programs
d) Has save mandate of terminating any staff/volunteer’s work contract in case of any violation of organization policies. e) He/she is the secretary to the executive board committee. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
a) In-change of all financial transaction of the organization. PROGRAM MANAGER
a) To manage all the existing program/project of the organization. b) Implement policy meant for the development of the existing projects. c) To compile progressive reports of all programs
PROJECT CO-COORDINATOR
a) To coordinate project and submit assessment reports to the project manager. b) Visualize organization policy on the scope cooperation
HUMAN RESOURCE
a) Support team manager
b) In-charge of requirement of staff and volunteer team
c) Assess performance of the staff and the volunteer. d) Maintains records and references of all staff and volunteer. FIELD OFFICER
a) Does consistent ground visit
b) Records individual project reports
c) Does evaluation and recommend necessary changes to the operations committee. DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS
a) Harmonize all existing and up coming programs
b) Ensure all existing and up coming programs are in line with the mandate of the organization. DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND MOBILIZATION
a) Ensures adequate attendance of people in all organization functions
b) Involved in the development of new and reliable work plans that healed lasting solutions.
