About Us
Agents of Change in Marginalized Communities
At Global Innovation Valley, we seek to create a vibrant community where self-organization, connectivity, sustainability, and independence thrive, empowering all individuals to be proactive agents of positive change, shaping a brighter future.
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Growth and Achievement
This manifest in various ways, such as empowerment training, stepping out of comfort zones, mentorship, coaching, and our GIV scholars earning prestigious international awards.
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Equality, Community, & Teamwork
We witness and experience this through activities like communal cleaning, resource-sharing, collaborating in Circles and teams, and acknowledging each other during morning gatherings.
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Trust & Transparency
Trust and transparency are evident through methods such as individual peer-to-peer sessions, morning meeting announcements, financial processes openness, Friday progress reports, and tactical project update meetings.
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Self-organization & Freesponsibility
Self-Organization and Freesponsibility are exemplified by GIV members crafting their schedules and taking on roles within Holacracy, a system where authority is evenly spread. Embrace accountability and ownership for your decisions!
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Innovation
Innovation is evident through initiatives like future upcycling, such as creating eggshell terrazzo, and birthing of innovative enterprises. Unleash your creativity and devise solutions! Begin with what you have, no matter how small.
Our Programs
We recognize the urgent need to address the pressing challenges refugees and marginalized youth face in Turkana West, Kenya. Our comprehensive programs and initiatives aim to empower individuals, foster community resilience, and create pathways to economic empowerment and social cohesion.
Connectivity & Digital Inclusion
Access to information and opportunities through connectivity and digital literacy skills.
Community Resilience & Peace Building
Foster resilient communities capable of self-management and conflict resolution.
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Empower young refugees and disadvantaged youth to become entrepreneurs and job creators.
Education & Skills Development
Provide access to education and skill development opportunities.
Our Leadership Team
Blaise Amani
Operations Lead
Freddy Mukangaza
Empowerment Lead
Amina Amir
Events Organizer
John Kabonga
Finance Officer
Armel Ngakana
Trainer
Mohamed Said
AGIP Trainer