Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We are a movement of the jobless youths with the ideas and aim to solve the menace of unemployment. We are using climate change Advocacy and Action, Sports, Arts And Entertainment, Agriculture, Financial and Investment Literacy and Mental Wellness

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

We are a movement of the jobless youths which we use climate change action in planting of trees in schools, Prisons, hospitals and highways, we also use Agriculture through leasing of land and practicing hydroponics type of farming to help youth get food and sell the produce for sustainability where we have projects in five counties, we organize seminars, workshops for mental health awareness and Pan-Africanism advocacy. Through Sports, Arts And Entertainment we fuel the urge to cater for our climate before engaging in the sports activities be it boxing, basketball or football we have organized tournaments in each and every game respectively.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

We are keen to solve the problem of unemployment among youths

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Employment of Youths in both formal and informal sector Food security for our communities Selling of agricultural produce hence money for farmers Perfect mental awareness for our youths Nurturing talent

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Youths in Africa are the targeted beneficiaries Farmers in Africa Sportsmen and women

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2022-04-20

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

10

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

6

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

We don't have partners at the moment, we pray you become our first ones

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

http://Www.wazalendoafrica.org

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

j) Public services

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

6

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

We intend to have food banks and food cards for the vulnerable families

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

We organize seminars and activities for mental health hence easy to consult

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

We teach kids on matters of mental health awareness We also have kids we are paying school fees for both in secondary schools and universities and colleges

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

We promote activities for both men and women in the society where we also allow networking and attendance is keen on gender parity

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

For projects we engage in fir Agriculture and climate change Advocacy we need water as a way of doing our projects in the community, We have many farmers in semi arid areas with zero water hence our project will be a medium

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

As champions for climate change our dedication to our environment is paramount, we engage in carbon curbing activities like Advocacy on electric cars for clean energy and encourage people to plant trees

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

African economy is pegged on Agriculture so the more we engage in agricultural activities the early we solve food insecurity hence growth of our economy

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

We are here as a movement to foster equality among all of us in the world because we all equal

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

With hydroponics type of farming in cities we solve hunger. We also engage in clean up exercise and beautification of rivers in cities.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

We participating and organizing tree planting and growing events in Prisons, schools and universities

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

We take care of our beaches by doing clean ups and planting of Mangrove seedlings

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

We taking care of Wetlands around the country

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

We always advocate for peaceful elections in Kenya and any other country to foster harmony especially among youths

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

2

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

I don't agree

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

2

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

5

05.08 Justification

We have a lot of people engaging in the same activities we do

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Our only difference is that we are ready to tackle the menace of unemployment if well supported

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, we have organized games for girls boxing exhibition, we have promoted models and creatives and teaching young girls on matters Climate Change