Services
MENTORSHIP
Samburu Empowerment Network (SAE-NET) engages in mentorship programs to high school students. The aim of our mentorship programs is to increase the number of students from the pastoralist communities completing high school and transition to colleges, vocational and technical colleges and Universities. The mentorship program also aims at guiding high school students to develop interest towards their future careers. The motivation behind mentorship program is that majority of parents with students in high school are illiterate, therefore, can’t guide their children on identifying and pursuing careers of their interest. This program gives education purpose in students’ life and inspires motivation to finish the course and transition to the next level. With a complete cycle of education, the community will be in a position to have professionals from different fields. The professionals boost the living standards and act as role models to students and families that never take education of their children seriously. In partnership with associations such as Samburu University Students Association (SUSA) we do termly mentorship programs to identified schools across the county.
Training
Samburu Empowerment Network (SAE-NET) conducts trainings aimed at alleviating poverty at household levels. Entrepreneurship is the key to boost household economy. SAE-NET organization therefore as conducted beading training to various women groups across the county. Sourced experts to engage youths and women groups in saving and borrowing to start businesses. We train and support youths and Women develop kitchen gardens at home.
Areas of Advocacy
PEACE ADVOCACY
Vikapu Basketball tournament is program that uses sports and education to build character, confidence and courage to say “No to tribalism which fuels clashes.” This program is aimed at bringing youths together from different ethnic backgrounds. The tournament is organized to bring cohesion as teams sign players from different tribal backgrounds. The tournament which is conducted annually at Baragoi Town enables youths to meet, interact and make friends. Through the interaction friendships develop creating a deep understanding of other peoples’ culture and attaching respect and value to it. This reduces prejudice harbored by warring communities against others. It develops the future generations to value and seek unity in our differences. Samburu Empowerment Network (SAE-NET) supports games as they bring people together especially youths in a generation which puts value in sporting activities.
YOUTH ACTIVIST LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (YALC)
This is an advocacy scheme which involves youths directly to taking active role in peace building. YALC comprises a group of 10 members based at villages.
The council conduct: Peace advocacy to youth in their village, it educates youth proper use of technology to pass information that builds the community rather spreading propaganda, Council advocate for peace through Peer to Peer approach, Blog, Social media and Campaign.
Youth Activist Leadership Council is made up of dedicated youth volunteers leading in peacebuilding.
GIRLS EDUCATION ADVOCACY
The SAE-NET EFFECT, Builds confidence, provides skills and creates hope. Girls in pastoralist communities face unimaginable challenges. 6 out of 10 girls in rural Samburu community become young bride before completing primary education. Giving skills and education to girls in rural Samburu is giving them power to fulfil their own dreams. Girls who earn skills and education earn to support their own families. Education gives immune to rampant abuse mated to young girl brides.