Youth4 Integrity Building

📍IntegrityLink-Tuwajibike: Let’s Be Accountable! Corruption hurts everyone, but together we can stop it. 📲 Download the app today on Google Play and take a stand for integrity. play.google.com/store/apps/det… 💪🏾 Together, #Tuwajibike

📍 This is your sign to check in… with yourself and your people. Not every struggle is loud. Not every strong person is okay. This month, Kilifi Youth Dialogues is creating space for real conversations on Mental Health & Resilience 💭🧠 Some of us are going through it. Some of us know someone who is. Some of us just want to understand better. And that’s where this conversation begins. Come through for: – Real talk – Honest conversations – Safe space energy – Growth & connection No pressure. No judgment. Just space. 🧠 Strong minds build strong communities. 📅 Saturday, 25th April 2026 📍 YMCA, Kibarani ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Pull up. Bring a friend. Be part of the conversation. “There is hope, even when your mind tells you there isn’t.” – John Green @KilifiCountyGov; @Youthsports003 ; @KilifiGender; @DOHKilifi; @TuunganeK; @KenyaRedCross; @YmcaKilifi; @KilifiYmca; @Jijenge_Youth; @KenyaScouts -Kilifi Scouts Camp; @MkonoKwaMkonoCBO; @hope2shine; @MTGKilifi; @YouthDareInitiative; @KYouthAssembly #KilifiYouthDialogue #MentalHealthChallenge #BreakTheSilence #YouthPower #Resilience #ItisOkayNotToBeOkay #Leadership #CommunityWellbeing #YouthEngagement

📍Easter is not just about new beginnings, it’s about what we release and what we rise into. This season, we invite you to reflect: What does integrity look like in your everyday choices and how does it shape the world around you? What silence needs to be broken? What must we rise above? Because even in the face of injustice, hope rises. At @ForIntegrityOrg, we are committed to raising a generation that questions, speaks up, and stands firm in truth. Because integrity is not seasonal, it’s a daily choice. And real renewal starts within us and grows into the communities we shape. Happy Easter Day 2026. #SpeakTruth #IntegrityFirst #Easter2026 #EasterReflection #IntegrityMatters #YouthVoices

📍From Silence to Strategy: What Happens When Women Know Their Rights? The movement continues. In Magarini, women came together under the Kilifi Women for Water Justice Initiative (#KW4WJ) supported by #WaterJusticeFund WaterAid to learn, reflect, and organize around human rights and water governance. From understanding their right to safe and clean water to unpacking how county budgets work, the sessions opened up new pathways for engagement and action. Many participants shared that they had never been aware of: • Their rights • The systems responsible • Where and how to report water challenges But by the end, the energy had changed. What we witnessed was a shift from individual struggle and silence to collective power and strategy. As shared during the session: When women understand their rights and the budget, they don’t just cope, they lead, they question, and they demand accountability. Magarini is ready. 💧 @KilifiCountyGov; @KilifiGender; @DOHKilifi; @Deptofwater_003: @KilifiE19344; @KIMAWASCO; @MawascoLtd #KilifiWomenForWaterJustice #WomenLead #WaterJustice #ClimateJustice #Accountability

📍 From Struggle to Strategy: What Happens When Women Know Their Rights? Last week, we trained women in Ganze Sub-county under the Kilifi Women for Water Justice Initiative (#KW4WJ) on human rights advocacy and water budgeting, supported by the #WaterJusticeFund and powered by @wateraidnl and what began as a conversation quickly became a turning point and shift in power. Through these sessions, women explored their constitutional right to clean and safe water, learned how to identify duty-bearers, and understood how to engage with county systems. For many, this was the first time connecting their daily struggles with water to rights, governance, and accountability. By the end of the session, something powerful had shifted; from silence to voice, from frustration to strategy. Women are no longer just navigating broken systems. They are preparing to challenge and transform them. This is how change begins.✊🏾 @KilifiCountyGov #KilifiWomenForWaterJustice #WomenLead #WaterJustice #CommunityVoice

📍Kilifi Youth Dialogue: Ethics. Accountability. Anti-corruption On Saturday, 28th March 2026, we didn’t just hold a dialogue, we created a space for honest reflection, critical thinking, and bold conversations. With support from International Leading Well Network, young people and stakeholders came together to confront one pressing question: What is our role in shaping a more accountable, inclusive and ethical society? The dialogue opened with insights from Mr. Kelly Roberts Banda Mulanya, Advocate of the High Court, who challenged young people to actively seek information, emphasizing that access to information is a powerful tool in the fight against corruption. He also broke down complex legal and governance concepts in a way that was relatable and easy for young people to understand, making it clear that the law is not distant, but something that directly shapes our everyday lives/choices and a vital tool young people can use to understand, question, and demand accountability. He also reminded participants that ethics is not abstract, it is about how we live daily through: —Integrity: doing the right thing even when no one is watching —Accountability: taking responsibility for our actions —Transparency: promoting openness in systems and leadership Additionally, Mr Peter Mwita from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission @EACCKenya challenged the room with the words of Steve Biko: “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” This sparked an honest conversation: are we resisting corruption, or unknowingly sustaining it? Because while we demand accountability from systems, we sometimes contradict ourselves through everyday choices. He reminded participants that corruption is not distant, it is deeply personal. It shows up in small compromises, silence, and normalized practices that weaken our institutions. He also affirmed something powerful: Young people have the agency to challenge, question, and reshape these systems. At the end, a strong call to action was made for youth to leverage digital platforms to: • Expose corruption • Raise awareness • Demand accountability in innovative and impactful ways Youth voices matter. If not us, then who? If not now, then when? A key reflection emerged: Young people are not leaders of tomorrow, we are actors of today. Let us rise, speak out, and act with integrity because the future we want begins with the choices we make today. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners who made this dialogue possible: @hope2shine (for hosting us); @KilifiCountyGov; Kilifi Department of Gender, Culture and Social Services; @swahilipothub; @TuunganeK; @YMCA; @KenyaScouts -Kilifi Scout Camp; @Mudzini CBO; @MTGKilifi (MTG); @MkonoKwaMkono CBO; @KenyaRedCross; @The Change Makers; @Jijenge_Youth; @YouthDareInitiative; @Weslux; Young Life, among others. #KilifiYouthDialogues #KYD2 #Integrity #Accountability #AntiCorruption #Ethics

UPCOMING HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AWARD WINNER! Congratulations to Damaris @Damarisaswa for winning the upcoming human rights defenders, an award recognizing Individuals or movements active for 0–5 years who have shown exemplary courage in overcoming challenges and advancing human rights. #HRDAwardsAt10 #MeettheHRDs #CourageHasAName

Proud to be part of the 10th anniversary of the Human Rights Defenders Awards! Congratulations to tonight's winners @damarisaswa, @larrymadowo @juliuskamau21 & Dr Solomon A. Dersso! You give voice to the vulnerable & help build a fairer society. We see you, we stand with you.

CNN journalist Larry Madowo has been named Human Rights Defender of the Year, in recognition of his fearless reporting on violations across the region. #NTVWeekendEdition @Karanja_Ibrah

We proudly celebrates our Executive Director, Ms. @Damarisaswa, on being awarded the Upcoming Human Rights Defenders of the Year Award by @DefendersKE. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of young people and communities across Kilifi County who continue to champion accountability, civic engagement, and social justice. As an organization, we are inspired by this recognition and remain committed to strengthening people-driven accountability and nurturing youth-led change. Congratulations, Damaris. The work continues. #HumanRightsDefenders #YouthLeadership #Accountability #Kilifi #YIB

📍Kilifi Youth Dialogue on Ethics, Accountability, and AntiCorruption All week, we’ve asked difficult questions. About integrity. About corruption. About whether things can really change. Tomorrow, we move from reflection to conversation. Your voice matters and tomorrow is a chance to bring it into the room. So the question is… will you show up? Because change doesn’t happen from the sidelines. Join us. 📌 SHOFCO Hall | 🗓 28 March | ⏰ 9:30 AM This initiative is supported by the International @LeadingWellNetwork and implemented by @ForIntegrityOrg in collaboration with @KilifiCountyGov; @EACCKenya - Malindi Branch; Kilifi Department of Gender, Culture and Social Services; @SHOFCO; @TuunganeK; @KenyaScouts -Kilifi Scout Camp; @Jijenge_Youth; @MkonoKwaMkonoCBO; @MTGKilifi; @KenyaRedCross Society; @YMCA Kilifi; area chiefs; and other partners. #KYD2 #KilifiYouthDialogues #Integrity #Accountability #AntiCorruption

📍 Let’s be honest… For many young people, it feels like integrity doesn’t get rewarded. But is that the truth… or just how the system feels right now? Let’s talk . Join us as we unpack these realities, challenge the narrative, and demystify the myths around integrity. Let’s rethink what integrity really means today and debunk the belief that corruption is the only way to succeed. 📌 SHOFCO Hall | 🗓 28 March | ⏰ 9:30 AM #KYD2 #KilifiYouthDialogues #Integrity #Accountability

📍We talk about justice. We demand democracy. But what holds them together? Without integrity… what are we really building?  Join us: 📌 SHOFCO Hall | 🗓 28 March | ⏰ 9:30 AM #KilifiYouthDialogues #KYD2 #Integrity #KYD #KilifiYouthDialogues #Integrity #Accountability

📍Today, @ForIntegrityOrg participated in the Public Participation Forum on the National Volunteerism Policy 2026 held at Kibaoni Social Hall. The forum brought together community members from diverse age groups, providing an inclusive platform for engagement. Notably, youth participation was highly commendable, with young people demonstrating thoughtful analysis, constructive critique, and valuable contributions toward strengthening the policy framework. This engagement reflects a growing level of awareness, empowerment, and readiness among young people to participate meaningfully in governance and policy development processes. — A nation that listens to its youth builds policies that stand the test of time. — Empowered youth do not wait for change, they actively shape it. — Meaningful participation is not a privilege; it is a responsibility of every informed citizen. Such forums reaffirm the critical role of youth as key stakeholders in shaping responsive, inclusive, and sustainable policies. Let us continue to rise, engage, and take our rightful place in shaping the policies that define our future. #YouthVoiceMatters #YouthEmpowerment #VolunteerismPolicy2026 #BeTheChange

📍KYD 2.0 Dialogue 2: Ethics • Accountability • Anti-Corruption Be honest… If everyone is doing it, is it still wrong? When did “everyone is doing it” become an excuse, instead of a problem? Join us: 📌 SHOFCO Hall | 🗓 28 March | ⏰ 9:30 AM #KilifiYouthDialogues #KYD2 #Integrity

📍 KYD 2.0 Dialogue 2: Ethics, Accountability & Anti-Corruption Corruption is not just a system problem. It affects everyday life from access to services and opportunities to trust in leadership. So where do young people stand in all this? This session of the #KilifiYouthDialogues Initiative supported by International Leading Well Network brings together young people and stakeholders for honest, grounded conversations on integrity, accountability, and the role of youth in challenging corruption in our communities. •>What does ethical leadership look like in practice? •>What does accountability require from us, not just from leaders? •>And how do we move from frustration to action? This is not just a conversation. It is a space to question, reflect, and take responsibility. Your voice matters. Your perspective counts. Your presence can spark change. Join us: 📍 SHOFC0 Hall 📅 Saturday, 28th March 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Come ready to engage, question, and contribute. Because change begins with those who are willing to speak, listen, and act. @KilifiCountyGov; Kilifi Department of Gender, Culture and Social Services; @Tuungane CBO Kilifi; @hope2shine; @ Mkono kwa Mkono CBO; Kenya Scouts Association-Kilifi Scout Camp; @Jijenge_Youth; @KenyaRedCross; @RedCrossYouthKE; #KilifiYouthDialogues #Integrity #Accountability #AntiCorruption #KYD2 #KilifiCounty

📍World Water Day 2026: Where water flows, equality grows Today, we reflect on the voices we’ve heard in Ganze, Magarini, and across Kilifi. Women. Girls. Caregivers. Community leaders. For many, access to water means walking long distances, risking their safety, missing school, and carrying the burden of care for entire households. Water scarcity is not just an environmental issue here, it is a question of dignity, safety, health, and justice. Thus, their message is clear: Water is life but access to it is still unequal. Through the Kilifi Women for Water Justice Initiative (#KW4WJ), we are working with communities to change this reality by building a movement where: 🤝 Communities lead in water governance 📢 Women’s voices are heard ⚖️ Systems are held accountable Because true equality begins when water is accessible, safe, and just for everyone. This World Water Day, we stand with the women and girls of Kilifi not just to tell their stories, but to amplify their leadership and demand action. Because water justice is gender justice. And where water flows, equality must grow for all. This is a movement for water justice. #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterJustice #WomenLead #ClimateJustice #CommunityVoices #ClimateAction

📍Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim brothers and sisters 🎉

📍Chanuka Na DigiSkills: Basic Computer Maintenance Session As we near the end of our training sessions, today’s class was all about getting hands-on. Learners dived into basic computer maintenance, exploring how computers work, how to identify common faults, and how to take care of the devices they interact with every day. From understanding computer components to diagnosing common issues and learning simple maintenance practices, the session sparked curiosity, teamwork, and the confidence that comes with learning by doing. Beyond just technical skills, this moment reflects what #ChanukaNaDigiSkills stands for: equipping young people with practical, relevant knowledge that empowers them to navigate and thrive in a digital society. We are proud of the progress, growth, and enthusiasm demonstrated throughout the training journey. The future is indeed digital and our learners are ready. We couldn’t be prouder of this cohort. #FreeDigitalSkills #BridgeDigitalDivide #YouthEmpowerment #PracticalLearning #DigitalInclusion #YouthSkills #LearningByDoing

@ForIntegrityOrg is excited to announce the nomination of our Executive Director, Ms. @Damarisaswa, for the Upcoming Human Rights Defenders of the Year Award by @DefendersKE. This milestone is not only a recognition of her leadership, but also of the collective work of young people, grassroots leaders, and communities across Kilifi who continue to champion justice, accountability, and civic participation. We are incredibly proud and grateful for this recognition, and we remain inspired to keep building inclusive spaces for dialogue, action, and lasting change. #HumanRightsDefenders #YouthPower #CivicEngagement #KilifiCounty #YIB

📍 Building Bridges and Strengthening Global Solidarity for Accountability and Civic Action @ForIntegrityOrg was honored to participate in the Accountability Lab’s Friendraiser in Nairobi, represented by our Executive Director, @Damaris. The convening brought together an inspiring community of changemakers, practitioners, and creatives from across the globe, all committed to advancing accountability, social justice, and civic innovation. From powerful conversations on the future of civil society to deeply moving artistic performances by talents from WeCre8te Afrika, the event reminded us that integrity work is not only technical but also human, creative, and deeply collaborative. We particularly resonated with how art, storytelling, and civic action intersect to challenge systems, amplify voices, and inspire collective responsibility. As an organization working at the grassroots in Kenya, we value such spaces for: 1. Building meaningful global connections 2. Sharing lived experiences from local communities 3. Strengthening solidarity in advancing accountability We are grateful to Accountability Lab for creating such a meaningful space and look forward to deepening these partnerships and continuing to contribute to a global movement that centers integrity, transparency, and active citizenship. #Integrity #CivicSpace #SocialImpact #Accountability #CivicEngagement #GlobalSolidarity #IntegrityInAction #YIB