Purpose

• Mentorship
• Responsible citizenship
• Careers
• Volunteership
• To develop and foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the Kenyan culture among young Kenyan –Canadians.
• To organize group activities and possibly events to develop a strong sense of cultural identity.
• To develop confidence
• To develop tolerance toward different viewpoints
• To provide a sense of leadership and responsibility within the community.

Why?

• For many young immigrants, reconciling cultural conflicts is a difficult task
• To create a clear understanding on trying to combat racism and prevent gun violence in the community
• To assist high school students acquire their 40-hour
• There is need to provide a forum for the youth to discuss the challenges and create shared solutions
• The is need to create a forum to discuss inter cultural and intra cultural issues that the youth may face in Canada
• To engage the youth – keeping them busy – responsible citizenship, children of two worlds,
• An attempt to mentor them into something positive in life – career opportunities, hobbies
• Networking

How

• Interactive web link on the Abeingo website
• Skills Development - workshops on conflict resolution, stress management, time management, media literacy, team building etc
• Youth to contribute on the website – trips activities, story, essays,

Web link ideas?

• K-8 math puzzles
• Ontario Math Syllabus simplified (what your child should know at every stage)
• Games
• Jobs for youth
• Youth and money: - Money saving ideas – msn money – opening accounts, purchases, cars, build credits, Financial planning.
• Scholarships, awards, bursaries
• Events – career days
• Designing - logo

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