KLEARED is an acronym for:
Knowledge Leadership Empowerment Awareness Resilience Education and Development.
It is a project by the Amazing Kisumu Foundation (AKF) to raise awareness of drug and crime prevention issues among young people. By carrying out these types of projects, AKF through the KLEARED Project will help to create a safer and more drug-free environment for young people.
KLEARED is a comprehensive project that will address drug and crime prevention from a variety of angles. By raising awareness, providing education, and advocating for policies that support drug and crime prevention, KLEARED will help to create a safer and more drug-free environment for young people in Kisumu.
The programs are:
KLEARED will achieve its goals through a variety of activities, including:
- Peer education programs that train young people to deliver drug and crime awareness messages to their peers and communities. These programs can help young people develop their communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills, as well as increase their knowledge and attitudes about the risks and consequences of drug and crime involvement.
- Mentoring programs that pair young people with positive role models who can provide guidance, support, and opportunities for personal development. These programs can help young people build their confidence, self-esteem, and resilience, as well as expose them to new experiences and possibilities for their future.
- Diversion programs that offer alternative activities and services to young people who are at risk of or involved in drug and crime problems, such as sports, arts, education, and counseling. These programs can help young people channel their energy and creativity into positive outlets, as well as address their underlying needs and challenges that may contribute to their drug and crime behavior.
- Community-based interventions: These programs focus on creating safe and supportive environments for young people. They may include things like after-school programs, sports leagues, and youth centers, volunteering, and contributing to their local communities while developing their skills and self-esteem. These programs can help young people feel a sense of belonging and responsibility, as well as enhance their social and civic engagement.
- Restorative justice programs that facilitate dialogue and reconciliation between young offenders, victims, and the community, while promoting accountability and healing. These programs can help young people understand the impact of their actions, repair the harm they have caused, and restore their relationships with others.
- Media campaigns that use public service announcements, social media, and other forms of media to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and crime.
- Parent education programs that teach parents how to talk to their children about drugs and crime, and how to help their children make positive choices.
- Health and nutrition program that provides young people with access to healthy food and nutrition education. This could help to reduce the risk of drug use and crime, as well as improve overall health and well-being.
- Financial literacy program that teaches young people about financial literacy and how to make sound financial decisions. This could help to reduce the risk of financial problems, which can sometimes lead to drug use and crime.
- Advocacy: AKF will advocate for policies that support drug and crime prevention initiatives. This includes working with government officials to develop and implement drug and crime prevention programs.
AKF will also partner with other organizations that are working to prevent drug use and crime among young people. We’ll champion pooling resources and expertise to create even more effective programs.