Wycliffe is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, educator, and community leader dedicated to empowering young people and combating educational inequality, youth unemployment, and Africa's brain drain. As founder of Kosi Africa and Kosi Tech Initiatives, Wycliffe has mentored tens of thousands of youth, launched innovative sustainability projects in rural schools, and is pioneering grassroots-led innovation hubs to nurture the next generation of African leaders. He’s recognized for his Pan-African vision, hands-on community work, and commitment to sustainable impact through co-creation with local communities.
💡 What You’ll Learn from Wycliffe's Journey:
🔸 Work With, Not For, the Community: Wycliffe stresses the power of genuinely collaborating with local communities, co-creating solutions, and leveraging local resources over top-down aid, leading to greater ownership and sustainable impact.
🔸 Mindset Shift as the Game-Changer: Breaking cycles of instant gratification and helping youth develop entrepreneurial thinking, anchored in mentorship and culture change, is critical to unlocking potential in challenging environments.
🔸 Building Resilient, Sustainable Initiatives: By focusing on revenue-generating and resource-sharing models, like environmental projects and in-kind partnerships, Wycliffe’s approach reduces dependency on fickle donors and ensures long-term operational viability.
🔸 The “Soft Ask” Approach: Instead of leading with monetary requests, cultivating authentic relationships, inviting partners to experience the mission firsthand, and collaborating on in-kind solutions opens lasting doors for funding and support.
You can connect with Wycliffe on LinkedIn to follow his journey.
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