Call for Fellows

The 1st Cohort of KPPC Campus Program

August 2nd to 15th, 2024

Are you passionate about tackling tribalism, exploring identity, and building a vibrant civil society in Kenya? Apply now to be part of the pioneering cohort of the Kenyan Program on Pedagogies for Community (KPPC) Campus Program.

Kenya today as a nation is facing a myriad of challenges which include the dynamics of fostering unity, and understanding the intricate interplay of cultural diversity and social, political, and economic differences. This has been witnessed through the recurrent episodes of violence that have plagued the country every five years after elections. For Kenya as a country to deal with these issues, we have to look to the depth of distinctive customs, traditions, and religious paradigms that underpin the fabric of society in Kenya. To meet these challenges we have established the KPPC campus program.

Our program, organized within the framework of CEDAR (Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion), will address the roots of tribalism and identity, towards the goal of fostering a vibrant civil society where dialogue transcends differences and empathy bridges divides. KPPC endeavors to establish a foundation for enduring coexistence and knowledge acquisition with an understanding that together, we can cultivate a profound comprehension of our shared humanity, while nevertheless recognizing our different ethnicities, religions and ideological commitments. From grassroots initiatives to advocacy campaigns, the KPPC Campus Program is poised to ignite a ripple effect of positive change in the Kenyan communities.

Led by seasoned facilitators, the program will stress processes of cognitive learning, emotional immersion and collaborative effort to build a new awareness of the possibilities of shared community in Kenya.

As a result, the participants will benefit in the following ways:

• Become an agent of change: capable of both celebrating diversity and embracing the unity of Kenya.
• Arrive at anew knowledge and understanding Kenya- By exploring the roots, manifestations, and impacts of tribalism and identity, cohort members will develop a more nuanced understanding of social dynamics, prejudices, and group behaviors.
• Master tools of intercommunity development: Learn practical strategies to facilitate dialogue, resolve conflicts, and foster unity within different communities.
• Networking Opportunities: participants will have networking opportunities, enabling them to build connections and partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations.