- Money?
- Co-founder?
- Best time?
- Equipment?
- Constitute a TEAM?
I have learned a lot since the year 1997 when I had an idea of starting an initiative that would support young people learn vital skills and have a voice in shaping their future. The idea evolved into different life cycles to be known as Wilsen initiative (Wi) model (www.wilseninitiative.wordpress.com).
Since inception I had no funds and related resources to kick-start the idea to the next level the way I had envisioned it. The current situation at Wilsen Initiative (Wi), we still don't have any sustainable funding sources that would allow us design our programs as per the schedule and have a more target programming for the youth, but we continue to find innovative and creative ways of engaging the youth with the little resources.
I know there is need for structured interventions within the youth space but we can only go as far as resources can allow us.
Having said that, despite having many challenges to date, I have had opportunities of rallying support for different part of the program for example the soccer shoes mobilization campaign where annually I request my network to support me in acquiring soccer shoes, balls, uniforms etc for youth teams (U10 -U15) in Mathare North.
In most cases I have reached my target to support the U10 to U15 soccer teams in Mathare North and I continue to rally the support to even reach as many teams as possible.
On the other side, I'm aware of what needs to be done to reach the vision of setting up a physical space where youth can access different learning support within the community.
It is tough call, but I won't give up because lack of adequate resources is just one of the hurdles but I will continue to do whatever I can because my dream and passion it to see Wilsen Initiative (Wi) reach its vision with whatever resource at our disposals.
One of the successful part of Wilsen initiative is in conducing maser classes under Skill-Up banner for different groups and our target is to reach 5000 people by the year 2030 with vital employability skills offered under 21st century skills like problem solving, innovation, teamwork, creativity among others.
The best Quote From the Journey
- "The best idea is those at work not in your mind, books or stored in any form." - Wilson Masaka Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur.
- "The best way to know if you have a best idea is to START even if you don't have the required resources." - Wilson Masaka Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
- "The believe, knowledge, courage, initiative and passion to start is much more important than anything else. " - Wilson Masaka Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
- "In a start-up journey money is important but it isn't everything, the most vital pillar of your success are based on things money can't buy"- Wilson Masaka Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
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6 Factors That Will Lead Towards Your Failure.
- Lack of KNOWLEDGE.
- Lack of PLAN.
- Lack of FOCUS.
- Lack of SELF AWARENESS
- PROCRASTINATION.
- Lack of FOLLOWING UP.
Life Series... #YouthLife #YouthForLife
What is your YOLO?
I know this is one of the ambiguous phrase that can be used in different context.
In my experience working with the youth, it has been used to drive the youth into acts that they wouldn't have done if there was alternative thinking and mentorship.
My YOLO means
You Only Lead Opportunities meaning whatever you do is what will contribute to the next opportunity.
If you squandered your youth life doing unnecessary things just note, there might be no second chance.
More about me www.wilsenx.blogspot.com
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Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur
Internet source
YOLO" is an acronym for "you only live once". Along the same lines as the Latin carpe diem, it is a call to live life to its fullest extent, even embracing behavior which carries inherent risk. It became a popular internet slang term in 2012. Wikipedia
More read;
https://medium.com/@iantang/the-real-meaning-of-yolo-41bb03e8324f
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