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COP 19 WORKING GROUP REPORT

Prepared by: Reuben Makomere Introduction The COP 19 working group commenced work in February 2013 with the view of achieving 3 goals namely: 1        1.  Building the capacity of the working group and fellow AYICC members with regard to matters related to the COP a nd UNFCCC 2         2.  Feeding into the specific policy areas that were to be discussed and decided upon at COP 19 3        3.  Seeking ways and means of enhanced strategic engagement in so far as COP 19 was concerned and beyond. In achieving the above mentioned objectives, the working group sought to further AYICC’s involvement in COP 19 affairs and in the broader UNFCCC process and enrich the same through various forums right from and including the national process to the very apex, the international process. Progress Report Mechanisms were set up with a view of facilitating the achievement of the above named objective. Indeed, an online platform was established, specifically for the w

Reach Out Programme Report: Watoto Wema Christmas Visit

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION  Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change is a youth movement in Kenya that is part of a regional youth movement in Africa. It was started in 2006 by a group of passionate youth who felt the need to create awareness on sustainable climate practices. It has carried out its activities through trainings, advocacy platforms, partnerships with other stakeholders and the Reach out Programme (ROP). The ROP programme was started three years ago which is a commitment to support the WatotoWema Centre, a children’s orphanage with over 56 children through visits and mentorship. AYICC supports the Centre through donations of food which are donated by members and bought through the support of contributions made during the weekly meetings. The Group contributes exceptionally towards the last visit of every year as a Christmas gift to the Centre. This year it brought together contributions from members and the Visa Oshwal School for the Party of the Year with the children.