About Us
Who we are
Identity Two Five Four (ID254) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Nairobi, Kenya. ID254 was established in 2021 with a vision to create a world where every individual can access the tools and resources, they need to unlock their potential and live a fulfilling life. The organization's mission is to identify, train and empower youth and women in Kenya to become leaders and changemakers in their communities by providing them with education, skills training, and mentorship.
Empowering Women For A Better Future
Identity Two Five Four is a dynamic non-governmental organization (NGO) located in the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya. Our mission is clear: We exist to empower women, providing them with essential skills, support, and resources to overcome obstacles and achieve self-sufficiency. Our vision is to create a more equitable society by unlocking the potential of women and strengthening communities.
Mission
Our mission revolves around empowering women through a multifaceted approach.
We aim to:
- Equip women with valuable vocational skills, with a primary focus on tailoring.
- Promote mental wellness and psychological resilience among our participants.
- Advocate for environmental sustainability and responsible practices in the community by being involved in climate action activities and practices that combat climate changes.
Our Values
- We have a commitment to the community
- Responsible and caring attitude towards the environment
Key Initiative
- Free Tailoring Program:
Our flagship initiative is our comprehensive six-month free tailoring program. Through this program, we empower women by providing hands-on training in various aspects of tailoring, including pattern cutting, sewing techniques, and garment construction. This empowers them to pursue careers in the fashion industry or start their own businesses, fostering economic independence and self-confidence. - Mental Wellness Program:
Recognizing the importance of mental wellness in overall empowerment, we provide a range of mental health services. These include counseling, stress management workshops, self-care sessions, and group therapy. By offering a supportive environment, we help women develop resilience and a positive mindset. - Environmental Conservation:
At Identity Two Five Four, we are committed to environmental sustainability. In our tailoring program, we emphasize eco-friendly practices, such as using sustainable materials and minimizing waste. Additionally, we engage in tree planting campaigns, raise awareness about environmental issues, and encourage our participants to become environmental stewards. We also engage in sessions of teaching our community members on how to grow plants. Empowering them with the simple innovations on how to simplify their lives.
Impact and Success Stories
At Identity Two Five Four, we have witnessed remarkable transformations in the lives of women we have empowered. Our programs have led to inspiring success stories, where women have overcome adversity and achieved self-sufficiency. These stories demonstrate our effectiveness in creating tangible change within communities.
Future Plans and Goals:
Our commitmhent to making a lasting impact extends to our future plans and goals.
- Scaling Programs: We aim to expand the capacity of our programs to reach a larger number of women, thus increasing our positive influence.
- Partnerships and Collaborations: We seek to establish strategic partnerships with other organizations, both local and international, to enhance our impact through shared resources and expertise.
- Advocacy and Awareness: As Identity Two Five Four, we will continue to advocate for women’s empowerment, gender equality, and mental wellness through awareness campaigns and community engagement.
Supporting Identity Two Five Four
Identity Two Five Four relies on the support of individuals and organizations to continue our empowering work. You can contribute to our mission through financial donations, volunteering, or engaging in our initiatives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women in Nairobi and Kenya at large.Identity Two Five Four is not just an organization; we are a catalyst for positive change, fostering empowerment, resilience, and environmental consciousness among women in Nairobi’s communities. Our holistic approach to empowerment is making a significant difference in the lives of the women we serve, leading to a brighter and more equitable future.
Our Programs & Initiatives
Training & Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Civic Engagement
Mental Wellness
Vision Statement
Identity two five four stimulates, leads and inspires towards self-dependence, sustainable and responsible development. Our vision is a society where every individual has the freedom to express their identity without fear of discrimination or marginalization. We envision a world where there is economic freedom, and every individual is valued, respected and given equal opportunities to participate and contribute to society.
Target Beneficiaries
Identity two five four stimulates, leads and inspires towards self-dependence, sustainable and responsible development. Our vision is a society where every individual has the freedom to express their identity without fear of discrimination or marginalization. We envision a world where there is economic freedom, and every individual is valued, respected and given equal opportunities to participate and contribute to society.
Vision Statement
Identity two five four stimulates, leads and inspires towards self-dependence, sustainable and responsible development. Our vision is a society where every individual has the freedom to express their identity without fear of discrimination or marginalization. We envision a world where there is economic freedom, and every individual is valued, respected and given equal opportunities to participate and contribute to society.
Our Focus On Women
Naturally women in Africa are known for their resilience being at the forefront of making their families lives better by engaging in small businesses. Mostly they can’t afford to be in sole proprietorships instead preferring to do it in groups commonly known as ‘chama’ in Kenya relying on informal merry-go-rounds as their source of funding. In this new normal of the Covid era SMEs are going under at an alarming rate and those that suffer most are women. To alleviate this problem one woman at a time, Identity 254 is committed to tackle income poverty as part of our women empowerment program. Addressing women empowerment will be through the following steps:
- Identifying eligible women on the ground by reviving existing networks
- Adult literacy and numeracy training custom-made for different categories of business
- Advocate for women’s participation in the management of community affairs and development activities.
- Identity 254 will create alliances, partnerships and coordination platforms consolidating national, county and subcounty levels to champion various issues of gender equality and women empowerment
- Provision of micro-grants which are readily available unbeknownst to them. High level of illiteracy and structural problems pose challenges for them to benefit from existing government funds
- Life skills training for women with emphasis on participation in intergenerational fora where girls will learn from the experiences of older women
- Identity 254 will carry out capacity building, facilitation of mentorship and organizational development coupled with support
All these will accrue high income, better conditions in running their business, involvement in decision making both as beneficiaries and agents of change at community, national and international level. Such participation will yield respect, dignity and negotiate a fairer distribution of the benefits of growth.
Our Focus On The Youths
The youth are the engine of change, when empowered with the right opportunities in society they’ll derive an endless array of possibilities. With this in mind Identity 254 is creating safe spaces to thrive in solution-oriented programs that will give motivated but disenfranchised youth the skills and support they need to compete and succeed in life. Identity 254’s capacity building is geared towards self-reliance through training activities and workshops. The end goal is to turn the tide and uplift those missing out from being productive members of society. To begin with Identity 254’s core action is to gather quality disaggregated data on youth broken down into detailed sub-categories for example marginalized group, gender, region, level of education thus revealing deprivations and inequalities. This is essential for planning and designing youth programming and for accountability. Followed by meaningful engagement so the youth can voice their ideas to be part of the decision-making process and develop their leadership potential. We will recognize, utilize and develop their skill set based on existing knowledge of their capacities, qualification and interest through the following:
- Vocational training
- Business oriented skills for self-employment
- Career counselling
- Financial inclusion in various youth specific loan facilities
- Gender equity programs to coach women on how to curb gender pay gap by being assertive and getting involved in leadership
- Strategic partnerships for vocational training and job placements
- Facilitate youth networking and information sharing through channels and structures easily accessible
