Running a session
Planning it, leading it and checking that everyone is included.
LeadershipSkills
Young people learning to speak up, take charge and bring others with them.
At the Creative Arts Center, young people practise the skills real leaders need: communicating clearly, working in teams, solving problems and taking responsibility for projects that matter in their community.
- Youth-led
- Learn by doing
- Kakuma, Turkana West
Leadership is a skill, and skills can be taught
Young people in Kakuma already organise, mentor and solve problems every day. We give that natural leadership structure, practice and a platform.
With the right habits and room to try, they grow from taking part into leading others.
Skills we build
Six habits of every good leader, practised in real situations.
Speaking up
Sharing ideas clearly and with confidence, in a group or in front of a crowd.
Teamwork
Working with different people towards one goal.
Making decisions
Weighing options, listening, then choosing and owning the result.
Solving problems
Looking at what is wrong and finding a practical fix.
Running projects
Planning, organising and following through from idea to finish.
Mentoring
Guiding newcomers and helping others grow.
Your leadership ladder
Everyone starts somewhere. Responsibility grows as confidence does.
Take part
Join sessions, listen and learn how things run.
Take a role
Lead a small task, like welcoming newcomers or running part of a session.
Lead a project
Plan and run an activity or event with a team.
Guide others
Coach newer members and help shape where the Center goes next.
What young leaders take on
Real responsibility, with support from mentors.
Organising an event
From the first idea to the final thank-you.
Welcoming new members
Making sure no one walks in alone.
Speaking for the Center
Representing young people to visitors and partners.
Ways to back young leaders
Be a mentor
Share your experience with a young leader, in person or online.
Speak to our members
Give a talk or workshop about your own leadership journey.
Sponsor a workshop
Help fund training sessions, materials and events.
Back the next generation of leaders
Mentor, speak, or help fund the workshops that turn confident young people into community leaders.