Joseph Were, Kenya

Joseph Were

Kenya

Am Joseph Were born and bred in Nairobi, Kenya. Growing up in Kibera slum, I did experience several challenges ranging from inadequate parental care, education, and peer influence. As a result, this motivated me to give back to the society hence developed passion for service and embraced a fanatical interest to reach out and provide mentorship to my fellow youths. I reflect a varied personality including ambition and have extensive leadership experience working with communities.

I work with Imarika Youth as a Programs Assistant and M&E personnel. Under WYSE leadership training, my project is addressing SDG 4 on quality education and my focus is on tackling unemployment among the youths who have finished high school and are not privileged to proceed to university or college through life skills and entrepreneurship training. My goal is to empower youths to be independent and influential by impacting their communities and improving their livelihoods.