{"id":8824,"date":"2025-01-06T12:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T12:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/?p=8824"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:30:55","slug":"youth-pave-the-way-to-peaceful-coexistence-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/news\/youth-pave-the-way-to-peaceful-coexistence-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"From Gang Leader to Role Model: Youth Pave the Way to Peaceful Coexistence in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section section--core \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 offset-md-2 block-wrapper\"><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Hamadi Ali Mwabodze\u2019s journey is one of transformation. Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/countries\/kenya\/\">Cordaid Kenya<\/a>&#8216;s Shared Futures Project, Ali discovered his talents and redirected his life toward personal growth and community empowerment. This is the story of a 30-year-old father of two from Msambweni, Coastal Kenya.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kenyan youth in a circle meeting.\" class=\"wp-image-8825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-546x363.jpg 546w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-373x248.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0646-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamadi Ali Mwabodze (left), participant in Cordaid Kenya&#8217;s Shared Futures project. Photograph: Fredrick Owino\/Cordaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up as the eldest of nine siblings in a small-scale farming family, Ali excelled in primary school but faced challenges in high school due to violent behaviour, which affected his academic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing school, he moved to Nairobi in search of work but struggled to find stability. &#8216;I got involved in violent street gangs,&#8217; Ali says. &#8216;I had my own crew in the neighbourhood, and whenever we wanted to create chaos, we did. We would start drinking alcohol early in the day.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs as a night cook, mason, and turnboy for cross-border goods offered only temporary relief. His struggles deepened during the COVID-19 pandemic, which left him unemployed and led to his return to Msambweni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Turning Point<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali\u2019s life changed when his gang attempted to disrupt a community meeting organised by Samba Sports, a partner in the Shared Futures Project. Samba Sport\u2019s Executive Director addressed Ali by name and engaged him in a conversation about football. Intrigued, Ali agreed to join Samba Sport\u2019s programmes. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8216;Through this project, I\u2019ve learnt the importance of self-reliance and setting boundaries.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Empowering Youth through Shared Futures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shared Futures Project provided Ali and his peers with psychosocial support, entrepreneurship training, and opportunities to engage in meaningful activities. Ali\u2019s group started a poultry farming venture and has since expanded its efforts, managing its third flock. Additionally, it cultivates cassava and participates in a Village Savings and Loan Association, which disburses funds to support members\u2019 initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Gang Leader to Community Mobiliser<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali\u2019s involvement with the project revealed his talent as a master of ceremonies and football commentator. Embracing his newfound identity as MC Mazda, he now finds work at many local events. &#8216;I have commentated on football matches, and several radio stations have interviewed me,&#8217; Ali proudly shares. &#8216;I am optimistic that long-term opportunities will come my way. You can find glimpses of what I do on my TikTok channel and Facebook; just search for MC Mazda.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond his personal growth, Ali mentors three youth groups, guiding 38 individuals to pursue positive livelihoods and avoid criminal activity. He also leads environmental conservation efforts, such as combating ocean pollution through plastic collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Young Kenyan man.\" class=\"wp-image-8826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937-59x44.jpg 59w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_0700-scaled-e1736165878937.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamadi Ali Mwabodze. Photograph: Fredrick Owino\/Cordaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A New Vision for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali\u2019s journey exemplifies the transformative power of empowerment and inclusion. &#8216;The people behind Shared Futures have been like a father to me,&#8217; Ali reflects. &#8216;Through this project, I\u2019ve learnt the importance of self-reliance and setting boundaries.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Shared Futures Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shared Futures Project aims to empower youth in Mombasa, Kwale, and Tana River counties to combat violent extremism and promote interfaith cooperation. Started in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/kerkinactie.protestantsekerk.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerk in Actie<\/a> and implemented by a consortium of five organisations\u2014Cordaid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sambasports.org\/\">Samba Sports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiiactioncentre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jamii Action Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/africayouthtrust.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Africa Youth Trust<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/adspwani.or.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anglican Development Services Pwani<\/a>\u2014the project works with government representatives, policymakers, civil society organisations, and communities. This two-and-a-half-year initiative builds on a successful pilot phase concluded in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ali\u2019s story is a testament to the profound impact of youth-led initiatives in creating a more peaceful and inclusive society. By empowering individuals like Ali, the Shared Futures Project fosters a brighter future for communities across Kenya.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to Cordaid Kenya&#8217;s Shared Futures Project, Ali discovered his talents and redirected his life toward personal growth and community empowerment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8825,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"topic_tax":[10,13,33],"country_tax":[20],"class_list":["post-8824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic_tax-food-systems","topic_tax-justice-and-peace","topic_tax-youth","country_tax-kenya"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>From Gang Leader to Role Model: Youth Pave the Way to Peaceful Coexistence in Kenya - 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