Purpose
To help children and young people, particularly learners with disabilities, develop confidence, motivation, leadership, and positive personal goals.
Key activities
- Conducting school-based and community mentorship sessions for children and young people
- Providing motivational talks on education, personal development, and responsible decision-making
- Supporting learners to identify their strengths, talents, and personal goals
- Engaging successful persons with disabilities and other positive community members as mentors and role models
- Promoting disability inclusion, self-advocacy, and the meaningful participation of learners with disabilities
- Providing age-appropriate guidance on peer pressure, healthy relationships, child protection, and responsible behavior
- Referring learners who require additional educational, psychosocial, or protection support to appropriate services
Intended outcomes
- Increased confidence and self-expression
- Improved motivation and goal setting
- Stronger leadership and communication skills
- Greater participation in school and community activities
- Improved support from mentors, caregivers, and teachers
Reported impact
Impact in 2024–2025
During the 2024–2025 reporting period, CLIP-KENYA conducted a mentorship program at Waringa Comprehensive School that reached 195 learners. The program encouraged learners to value education, recognise their abilities, develop confidence, and set positive goals for their future. It also provided learners with positive guidance on leadership, discipline, decision-making, and personal responsibility through motivational talks and interaction with role models.
Who can contact us
Learners, caregivers, teachers, and schools may contact CLIP-KENYA about mentorship activities. Educators, counsellors, and qualified professionals may contact us about serving as volunteer mentors.
Help a child or young person build confidence, develop talent, and pursue positive goals.