Grounded Generation Foundation
All editions

Edition 2 · Building My Self-Identity

Second Edition

  • 24–28 November 2025
  • A.I.C. Ngong Hills, Ngong, Kajiado County
  • 200 participants
Read the reportFund the next edition

What happened

The second edition built directly on the momentum of August 2025, welcoming 200 learners during the November school holiday under the theme Building My Self-Identity. Two new skill areas — Sign Language and Baking — joined the original five, taking the programme to seven skill tracks.

The edition deepened returning learners' skills through an intermediate curriculum while welcoming new participants. Daily mentorship in age-appropriate groups explored self-worth, values and identity, helping learners understand who they are and grow in confidence and character.

The week closed with a public showcase where learners presented their new skills to parents, mentors and the community. It was delivered by volunteer skill facilitators, counsellors, pastors and community professionals, with kitchen, cleaning and security support, and hosted by A.I.C. Ngong Hills.

Skills delivered

  • Digital Literacy

    Computer foundations and coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), building towards a demo project.

  • Media

    Photography and videography, with learners capturing programme activities.

  • French

    Greetings, vocabulary and simple conversation.

  • Music

    Keyboard practice, notes, chords and playing together.

  • Crochet

    Stitches progressing to bracelets, bags and creative pieces.

  • Sign Language (new)

    Kenyan Sign Language greetings, vocabulary and finger-spelling.

  • Baking (new)

    Practical baking of cakes and pastries with income-generating potential.

Outcomes

  • 200 youth completed the programme
  • Seven skill tracks delivered, including new Sign Language and Baking tracks
  • Returning learners progressed from foundational to intermediate skills
  • Learners presented their skills at a public showcase