NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to the Nairobi hub
This is a youth leadership initiative designed to empower young people with the tools, virtues and systems thinking needed to transform communities. Through mentorship, peer engagement, debates, storytelling and community barazas, Fellows practise ethical leadership and address systemic challenges in Nairobi and beyond.
CULTIVATING SYSTEMS-LITERATE YOUTH LEADERS GROUNDED IN VIRTUE, DIALOGUE AND ACTION
The Nairobi Hub is for young people passionate about justice, community action and systemic change. No prior academic background in systems thinking is required — just curiosity, commitment and a desire to learn with others.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A comprehensive fellowship combining systems literacy, virtuous citizenship and narrative practice.
- Peer engagement and mentorship with facilitators and community leaders.
- Experiential learning opportunities through debates, art, storytelling and community barazas.
- A supportive network of changemakers connected to The 50 Percent global community.
PROGRAMME THEMES
Systems thinking
Develop foundational skills in mapping, leverage points, feedback loops and systems analysis.
Virtuous citizenship
Ground leadership in core civic virtues such as prudence, justice, empathy, solidarity and responsibility.
Advocacy through narrative
Use debate, storytelling and creative expression to shift narratives and drive change.
Community barazas
Lead and facilitate inclusive dialogues that strengthen civic engagement and accountability.
OUR KENYAN TEAM
Coordinator of the Nairobi hub
Administrative & Logistics Support
Communications Volunteer
FOLLOW US
Learn more or connect with the Nairobi hub:
If you would like to join us, please email us at
nairobihub@the50percent.org
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