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"In pursuit
of universal ideals"
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The Jaramogi
Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) is a philanthropic,
social welfare, Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), registered
in 1995 in honour of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
OUR
VISION
JOOF is
committed to a society in which social justice, peace
and democracy prevail. This vision is based on the principles
of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's virtues and values. Most notable
of these are :
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Education,
where he espoused liberation theology and civic education
as critical to societal development.
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Ideals
of democracy, as seen in his quest for expansion of
political space, participation and empowerment of all
citizens
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African
socialism and belief in community, as espoused in his
belief of pan-Africanism.
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Enterprise
of the individual, through supporting business and entrepreneurship.
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OUR
MISSION
"To
facilitate people centered development by promoting social
justice, human rights, culture and sustainable livelihoods
leading to an empowered community at local, national,
and international levels".
Philosophical
direction
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JOOF has the power to mobilize people and resources for
positive change'
OUR
VALUES
JOOF
bases its activities on the following values that guide
its work:
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Working
together across geographic, organizational and cultural
boundaries
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Seeking
community-based solutions through involvement, interaction
and participation of communities
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Fostering
sustainability of linked ecological and economic systems
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Respecting
the past while planning for the future
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Being
open and inclusive to all individuals who share the
aims and objectives of JOOF without regard to gender,
race, colour, religion, nationality or political views
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Empowering
people to understand and acting to transform the social,
cultural and economic structures that affect their lives
at all levels
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Being
responsible for making prudent and wise use of all of
our resources in ways that achieve our goals most efficiently
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Making
meaningful differences by recognizing and pursuing opportunities,
thinking creatively and taking thoughtful action
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Advancing
the areas in which we work by acknowledging and sharing
our failures and successes with others.
- Programs Supporting
Gender Equality and Women's Participation in Leadership
- Empowering Council
of Elders.
- Programs Supporting
Social Justice, Peace and Democracy
- Pan-African lecture
series, workshops and courses
Culture
Theory & Diaspora
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A one-stop community-based museum, exhibition
centre, and research center, situated on Jaramogi's homestead
in Bondo
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Development of a complementary library
and multimedia computer centre on Jaramogi's homestead
in Bondo
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Create complementary courses & workshops
(Cultural and academic exchange programs)
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Got Ramogi Sacred Forest- Create complementary
courses & workshops
- Cultural events and festivals
- Support African music and art production
- Support African design in architecture, dressing
etc.
- Create cross-cultural spaces & initiatives supporting
the mosaic of Kenyan identity.
- Create programs and events that promote Pan-Africanism
and African heritage.
Social
and Economic Empowerment
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Support of disadvantaged students in the
arts, sciences and the humanities as well as the support/recognition
of outstanding achievement in all disciplines.
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Creation of resource centers for youth
and the elderly
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Promotion of community health education
and practice.
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Youth and women capacity building
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Community based conflict resolution
Documenting and Promoting
the Legacy of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
ALTERNATE
OBJECTIVES
- To enable communities
to be drivers of change through democratic and effective
management their own resources
- To inspire a re-assessment
and appropriation of cultural expressions, values and
knowledge in order to restore the dignity of the African
thespian
- To promote social
justice and democracy in Africa and the rest of the
world through dialogue, debate, research and advocacy.
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