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Young Generations
Talents Nature (YTGN)
Transforming Their Community Through Collective Action
Young Generations Talents Nature (YTGN) is a With guidance from local authorities and community
self-help group established in May 2019 by the leaders, including Mr. Mwachausa, Co-Founder and
youth of Vuga in Kwale County, Kenya. Faced with Executive Director of Samba Sports, the team
challenges such as unemployment, idleness, and decided to formalize their efforts by registering as a
social stigmatization, YTGN's founding members self-help group. This decision set the stage for YTGN
aimed to redefine their community's narrative to create lasting change in their community.
through empowerment and collective action.
Through Mr. Mwachausa's mentorship, YTGN
YTGN's story traces back to a local football team
developed a solid organizational structure and a
formed in 2018, comprising the best players and
calendar of events, which paved the way for
leaders from four villages in Vuga.
collaboration with other organizations. This
As they competed in the Tandaza Super Cup, the ultimately led to their involvement with the Shared
team, known as Young Generation, garnered Futures project.
support from the community. Despite their success,
they recognized the need for a more sustainable
approach to their activities.
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