Jenga Bizna Mtaani program elevating talent in Mathare North: Francis Okinda’s Inspiring Journey
The Jenga Bizna Mtaani program is a transformative initiative that is helping to empower vulnerable youth in Nairobi’s informal settlements. One remarkable story from the program is that of Francis Okinda, a member of the Kuza Africa Sanaa youth group from Mathare North. Francis is a multi-talented artist who refuses to be confined to a single box. He’s a drummer, …
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Building Basketball Courts To Unlock Talent In Nairobi’s Informal Communities
Nairobi’s informal settlements are home to countless talented young individuals, waiting for an opportunity to showcase their abilities and pursue their dreams. In these marginalized areas, where resources are scarce and opportunities limited, the construction of basketball courts has proven to be a powerful catalyst for talent development and community transformation. Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF), through its “Bakee Mtaani” program, …
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Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs : The jenga Bizna Mtaani program
Introduction: Youth unemployment is a pressing issue in Kenya, with a significant number of young individuals struggling to find sustainable livelihoods. The Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) is taking a proactive approach to address this challenge through JJF’s “Jenga Bizna Mtaani” program. By supporting youth groups in building businesses within Nairobi’s informal communities, JJF aims to create opportunities, promote economic independence …
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Jonathan Jackson Foundation Impact Investing In Kayole’s Informal Youth Businesses While Celebrating World Environmental Day 2023
Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) joined the global community in commemorating this year’s World Environmental Day, themed “Beat Plastic Pollution.” JJF collaborated with community partners – Kayole Mtaa Safi, Bidii Youth Group, Street Smart Youth Group, and Destined for Greatness, along with other esteemed stakeholders – thus took part in a highly successful clean-up in the Kayole area. Nairobi City Stars …
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Table Banking: Revolutionizing Access to Capital in Informal Communities
Small businesses and individuals in informal communities face significant challenges in accessing capital within the world of finance. However, the game is changing thanks to table banking, a micro-financing model based on group savings and lending with agreed-upon interest rates. This model is simple, flexible, and accessible, making it a popular choice for informal sector workers in Kenya who heavily …
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JJF Donates Business Capital Goods In Kayole
The Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to help youth groups build businesses in Nairobi’s informal communities. Jenga Bizna Mtaani program (Building Businesses in Communities) is an initiative aimed at supporting youth and women entrepreneurs in informal communities in Nairobi. The program provides a nurturing business environment, offering seed funding, business skills training, mentorship, and …
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KFC & JJF Deliver Fiba Standard Bball Court
KFC Kuku Foods in partnership with Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) have, under the Bakee Mtaani initiative, unveiled and handed over a full-size FIBA standard basketball court at Humama public grounds in Kayole. The launch and handover to Divine World Parish (DIWOPA) who provided the land, for onward availability to the community, comes exactly two months after KFC Kuku Foods who …
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JJF Partnership With KFC on Bakee Mtaani
Leading eatery KFC Kuku Foods has partnered with JJF to put up a new basketball court at Umama grounds in Kayole. ‘Bakee Mtaani’ (basketball in the hood) is a revolutionary community initiative that introduces the basketball sport within Nairobi’s informal settlements and communities as a fun game for team building as well as provide a safe space for the youths. …
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Emerging Power of Youth in Business, Kawangware Nairobi.
Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF) donated a professional public address system complete with speakers, an audio mixer and microphones to Brighter Vision youth group based in Muslim Area, Kawangware, Nairobi. Through the building businesses program dubbed “Jenga Bizna Mtaani” the Founder and Chairman Mr. Jonathan Jackson addressed the youths and urged them to use the donated capital goods to earn an …
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JJF’s Jenga Bizna Donation of Capital Goods to Youth Enterprenuers in Mathare North and Kawangware.
Jonathan Jackson Foundation(JJF), the dedicated custodians of community change, have launched the 2022 building businesses program dubbed “Jenga Bizna Mtaani”. The foundation serves vulnerable populations in Nairobi’s informal settlements through economic empowerment trainings, granting micro and small enterprises and using sports as a tool for social development. On the 9th of February 2022, two youth groups received capital goods fully …
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