ABOUT US

Ngei 1 Development Youth Group was formed in 1997 when youths in conjunction with some community members of Ngei 1 village mooted an idea of forming a development group for the youth of the area.  At the time, youths were engaged in all forms of social vices such as drug abuse, prostitution, rape, mugging etc.  This was due to poverty, illiteracy and lack of information.  The area is improvised and is characterised by a high level of diseases.  Youths are often misused by politicians by being given handouts to disrupt meetings at the time of elections. The group was formally registered as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) in 1998 under the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services.  It currently has a membership of 47. The group is based in Ngei 1 Village, Huruma Ward, Starehe Constituency in Nairobi City.

The group has achieved a great deal in the years of its existence and current activities include the following: Garbage Collection & Waste Recycling, Water and Sanitation (public toilets, bathrooms & water vending), Transportation Services, Arts and Crafts project, Advice and Guidance, Revolving Loan Scheme for members, and a Community Resource Centre.  The group also has a football team called Jah Post FC.

MANAGEMENT
The group is managed by an elected Management Committee of 10 people.  Each activity has its own co-ordinator and supported by a Project Manager, Project Co-ordinator and Programme Advisor.  All of these positions are voluntary and the organisation practices a collective style of leadership throughout its activities.

FUNDING
The organisation’s projects are funded through our various Income Generating Activities (IGAs), members own resources, community members, donors and other well-wishers