Edwin Oketch Email & Phone Number

Kibera, Nairobi

Kibera Slums

-As the secretary i was mandated to organize the members meeting as was called by the Executive committee.-I was the custodian of the official documents such as the minutes, certificates, constitution and any other relevant documents. I kept everyone well aware about the position of the Association.

Nyandarua

- Act as a role model to the 10 high school students and allow the best opportunities to cultivate relationships with the students and staff.- Monitor their schedule of activities and provide overall leadership and guidance.

Kiambiu Slum, Nairobi

- Work with a team of eight individuals to set up a water purification station in the informal settlement of Kiambiu Slum in Nairobi.- Planning and meeting local partners such as the teachers, parents and community leaders on ground work activities and execution of the same.

Kiambiu- Nairobi

- Work with a team of eight individuals to run health and sanitation training and mobilization.- Help in the setting up of meetings, field activities, communications and report writing.- Manage the setting up of a clean water point facility for drinking in the informal settlements e.g Bridge International School, Kiambiu.

Kibera, Nairobi-Kenya

-Undertake the responsibilities to lead the team through coordination of activities and give directions pertaining to the realization of the project overall vision, mission and objectives.

Kibera Slums

-Worked closely with the children department office and ensuring that the rights of children are protected and upheld at all times- Reported any cases of child abuse, advised on the steps to be followed when an abuse has occurred-Built a network with other stakeholders for the benefit of the same course. - Attend enriching workshops or seminars targeted at improving the knowledge around child abuse and neglect.

Women For Women In African Foundation/Kibera Slums

- At Women for Women In Africa Foundation managing over 350 students that were in my docket and basically involved in home and school visitation- Attend to the ever arising needs of the community of Kibera and act as a communication hub in regards to matters pertaining to the beneficiaries. So far i have seen over 1000 Students both boys and girls complete successfully their secondary education.

Kibera

-I worked as a liaison person during the pilot phase of the project between the community based youth groups comprising of 50 membersvand SC Johnson wax company to look for a mutual working relationship out of which business models were developed and implemented. -I also worked with Binti Pamoja Girls project which is one of the best girls focused group touching on reproductive health education among the slums girls. This project enabled the girls seeking a safe space in the society to live confident and dignified lives. Over 600 girls benefited from the program through education sponsorships and small scale business start ups.

Bachelor Of Arts In Sustainable Human Development (Cuea), Social Sciences-Philanthropy, Degree

Project Management