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Kibera, one of the largest slums in Nairobi, is home to over 1 million people of various ethnic communities. With one toilet for every 200 people and a lack of job opportunities, the frustrations for the growing population (70 per cent of whom are under 18) can lead to violence, drugs and crime. This novel project is supporting young people, so they can be guardians and ambassadors to sustain lasting peace in this sprawling slum.
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The aim of the project is to support young people to be at the centre of peace, healing and reconciliation in their neighbourhoods, discouraging crime and violence. This is being done through various outlets and activities including bringing young people together to work in teams and build their self-esteem through sports, music, drama, peace clubs and village forums. So far the project has selected 20 young leaders from Kibera who were taken for training workshops. At the end of the training, the 10 community facilitators and 10 ambassadors have been effective in reaching out and engaging communities through churches, mosques, schools and other open public functions in the community. As one of them puts it: "We reached out to the most militant young people… They became champions of peace".