In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2024, "Youth Skills for Peace and Development," underscores young people's crucial role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
In this radio program, we hear from Damaris Lenantare, who is a member of the Rendille people of Northern Kenya - Damaris works for Fereti Radio.
Interviewee: Damaris Lenantare (Rendille)
Music:
"Ch´a´oj" by SOTZ´IL, used with permission
"Kame" by SOTZ´IL, used with permission.
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.