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Kennedy Monari – Kenya

Kennedy Monari

Kennedy Monari

Occupation/Title

Education in Emergencies Specialist, Trainer/Teacher, and Early Career Researcher

 

Country of Origin

Kenya

 

Summary/About Me

Kennedy Monari is a specialist in education during emergencies, with expertise in designing and implementing educational projects from the emergency phase through to post-conflict situations. He focuses on ensuring the protection of children affected by conflict and disaster, and improving the quality of education during and after humanitarian crises.

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Education in Emergencies
  • Child Protection in Conflict Zones
  • Project Design and Implementation
  • Post-Conflict Education Improvement
  • Early Career Research in Educational Interventions

 

Professional Experience

  • Education in Emergencies Specialist: Kennedy has a strong background in creating and managing educational projects aimed at addressing the needs of children affected by conflict and disasters. His work involves developing mechanisms to protect children and enhance educational quality in challenging situations.

 

Key Initiatives

  • Social Change Initiative (SCI): Kennedy’s SCI, titled “Changing the Narrative: Building Hope through Education, Peace, and Social Cohesion for Refugees in Emergencies,” aims to transform the perception of refugees and provide hope through educational opportunities. This initiative focuses on fostering peace and social cohesion among refugee communities while helping them rebuild their lives.

 

Skills

  • Designing Educational Programs for Emergencies
  • Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Enhancing Educational Quality Post-Conflict
  • Developing and Implementing Humanitarian Projects
  • Promoting Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding

 

Additional Brief:

Kennedy Monari’s initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by refugees by changing the narrative around their experiences. By focusing on education, peace, and social cohesion, Kennedy aims to provide hope and support to those affected by conflict and disaster, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and opportunity.