1. MEETING WITH RECRUITS
AT THE SHINING HOPE CENTRE
HELD ON AUGUST 30 2011, AT 5.OOPM
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2. IN ATTENDANCE
1. Alex Simba * 11. Stellamaris Mwania *
2. Amos Oranga * 12. Stephen Olanya *
3. Antony Shitsama * 13. Stephen Okello *
4. Byrones Khainga * 14. Ted Nonkwe *
5. Everlyne Nifa * 15. Theresa Nasambu *
6. Jackline Oyugi * 16. Edwin Oketch *
7. Julian Atieno * 17. Connie Nielsen
8. Lilliane Oyugi * 18. William Ogutu
9. Patrick Achola * 19. Juliet Dima
10. Shaffi Ramadhan * 20. Jedida Oneko
ABSENT
1. Carol Ogola *
2. Christopher Otieno *
3. Japheth Kirui *
4. Jimia Abdul *
5. Nancy Kalenge *
6. Pius Owino Otieno *
7. Samuel Onyango *
8. Sofia Abdul *
9. Tairus Juma *
*Recruits
DISCUSSION POINTS
a. UPDATED HNP PROJECT PRINT OUT
Connie brought along a copy of the latest updated
HNP project print out and briefly explained the
content, various sections and additions before it
was passed around for all to see.
As it would be too expensive to print a copy for
each of the recruits, and not possible to email a
soft copy of the document to them, the recruits
were directed to the page on HNP wiki where
they could access the document.
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3. b. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
 Recruits will need to work with high
ethical values in the HNP project,
responsible for being accountable to
themselves, the project and the
community being served –
Transparency and Accountability are
therefore integral in the HNP project
 Everything used will be published on
the HNP website - all monies
received, all expenditures and plans -
so that all the information on the
process of the development, set-up and running of the project is available at any given
time
 It was stressed that the recruits will be working as volunteers until the project is up and
running, when there is income generation from the project.
 In addition to the already existing 40 members, the recruits as members make the total
membership of HNP 64
c. OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION
 The recruits were encouraged to send
emails with any concerns or questions
to Connie or any other member of the
HNP team and expect a response as
soon as possible.
 The recruits were also offered the
option of having official HNP emails;
majority were enthusiastic for this and it
was agreed that this would be effected
as soon as possible.
 Some recruits expressed that they wish to be contacted via text messaging rather than
email as this is not always affordable or available in Kibera; it is therefore faster to reach
them this way.
 The recruits confirmed that the current information on the recruits’ contact sheet was
accurate and made additions especially of their phone numbers to this.
d. NON-DISCRIMINATION
 It was also stressed that in the running of the HNP project in all areas of recruitment,
membership, project activities and so on, MUST be free of all forms of discrimination,
be it gender, ethnic, sexual orientation or disability. HNP should embrace and serve the
community as a whole.
e. TRAINING CURRICULUM
 Juliet explained to the recruits briefly what subjects
were covered in the training curriculum
 It was highlighted that the recruits would be trained
on all aspects of the curriculum so that they would
gain a holistic set of skills that would allow them to
work in any area of the project, eliminate possible
hierarchy mentality and eliminate the need for HNP
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4. to hire a large number of ‘specialized’ workers, thus making the project cost effective
and make the technical running smooth.
 The training manual is still in the draft stage and has been developed with assistance
from various institutions and education specialists. What’s more, the recruits were
informed that HNP will be working to give them not just theoretical learning but also
experiential knowledge through attachment to various institutions such as the Kenya
polytechnic and institutions.
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS FROM THE RECRUITS
1. There have been numerous
organizations – local and
international NGOs as well as
government bodies – that have come
into Kibera with promises of
development projects that have not
come to fruition, or they have not
been heard from after engaging
especially the youth. How is HNP
different?
 HNP has a strategic plan for the years
2010 to 2013 and this can be accessed
on the HNP Website; the recruits will
be emailed this
 In line with working transparently, recruits can also track the process of the development of
the project – the tasks thus far completed, the ongoing tasks as well as future plans on the
website. The recruits are also kept in the loop by being copied in the relevant mail
communications.
 There have been various challenges faced more so politically, especially in securing a permit
for building, otherwise the groundwork would have already started.
2. How long will it take to develop the curriculum?
 The curriculum is already at the draft level and Juliet is in consultation with relevant
education organizations and specialists, it is hoped within the next few weeks it should be
completed, Juliet to keep recruits up to date.
3. How long will the training take?
 The training will take at least 6 months running to up to a year to allow the trainees to be
trained in all areas and ensure that learning is not superficial. Training will continue after the
formal training when the project is set up with arising needs and to fill any gaps.
4. Does the Centre have to be within Kibera?
 Yes. Otherwise the project would not be beneficial to the Kibera community which is being
targeted.
 The centre also needs to be in Kibera so as to demonstrate what Kibera can be; to set new
standards for kibera.
5. After training, will recruits be awarded certificates?
 This is still under discussion but it is hoped that this will be possible. All trainees will
however receive a recommendation letter with a description of what they have learnt.
 This will also be discussed with the institutions that the recruits will be attached to and it is
hoped that the local universities and colleges will be able to issue these after exams as they
would carry more weight coming from higher learning institutions.
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