Join our team, work with us!1. Vision, Mission, and Values
We believe in building a sense of shared ownership and collective commitment among our team, partners, and the youth we serve. This is driven by clearly articulated and widely embraced goals that guide our urban development initiatives, youth empowerment programs, and community advocacy efforts.
Vision/Mission Checklist
| Subsection Checklist | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Quality Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does the organization have a vision statement, mission statement, and statement of values? | Yes | Statements are comprehensive and youth-centered, emphasizing urban innovation. | ||
| Are the vision and mission used to set priorities? If so, please describe how. | Yes | Priorities are aligned during annual planning sessions to focus on youth-led urban projects. | ||
| Are these statements posted openly in the office or somewhere that staff and visitors can see? | Yes | Displayed prominently in our Nairobi office and on digital platforms for accessibility. | ||
| Are the statement(s) used in Talent Acquisition materials (i.e., staff handbooks, orientation materials, job descriptions, etc.), organizational brochures, reports, and proposals? | Yes | Integrated into all HR docs and outreach materials to reinforce our urban youth focus. | ||
| Does the organization regularly review the vision and mission statements (for example, in conjunction with strategic and/or operational planning)? | Yes | Reviewed biannually with input from youth stakeholders for relevance and impact. |
Our Goals for Vision and Mission
Our vision and mission are designed to be:
- Clear, specific, and forceful: Providing a vivid understanding of what Youth and Urbanism aspires to achieve in transforming urban spaces through youth engagement.
- Well-communicated and broadly held: Shared across our community via workshops, social media, and events to inspire collective action.
- Consistently used to direct actions and set priorities: Guiding decisions on projects, partnerships, and resource allocation to advance urbanism and youth governance.
