Project duration: 2016-2021
Location: Matuu (Machakos)
The aim of the Child Centered Community Development (CCCD) Program is improved quality of life for children, youth and households in Matuu through sustainable basic education, youth empowerment and socio-economic development. OUr pathways of change are:
Improved academic performance of children in basic education through:
- Capacity building of BOMs and teachers
- Sharing of best practices
- Improving learning environments
- Subject based exchange forums for class 8 pupils
Enhanced self-reliance among out of school youth of 15-25 years through:
- Agricultural Vocational and Educational Training (AVET)
- Formation of farmer youth groups
- Soft skills training (e.g. financial literacy, entrepreneurship, record keeping and business management)
- Enhanced life skills and mentor-ship
- Awareness youth forums
Improved livelihood among vulnerable households through:
- Strengthening existing structures: self-help groups, Cluster Level Associations, Community Based Organizations, Water Management Committees and Community Health Volunteers
- Enhancement of agribusiness within the community
Improved child rights awareness, child protection and participation, and parenting skills though:
- Enhanced protection and participation of children in the community
- Disability inclusion
- Child rights Clubs
- Establishment of a fatherhood parley
- Create awareness on positive parenting within existing structures (SHGs, farmer groups etc.)