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Creative Arts Center

LeadershipSkills

Young people learning to speak up, take charge and bring others with them.

At the Creative Arts Center, young people practise the skills real leaders need: communicating clearly, working in teams, solving problems and taking responsibility for projects that matter in their community.

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  • Youth-led
  • Learn by doing
  • Kakuma, Turkana West
A young woman speaking confidently to a group
A young team deciding together around a table
A young leader guiding a group activity
Young leaders planning a project together
A young person presenting an idea to peers

Leadership is a skill, and skills can be taught

Young people in Kakuma already organise, mentor and solve problems every day. We give that natural leadership structure, practice and a platform.

With the right habits and room to try, they grow from taking part into leading others.

Skills we build

Six habits of every good leader, practised in real situations.

  • Speaking up

    Sharing ideas clearly and with confidence, in a group or in front of a crowd.

  • Teamwork

    Working with different people towards one goal.

  • Making decisions

    Weighing options, listening, then choosing and owning the result.

  • Solving problems

    Looking at what is wrong and finding a practical fix.

  • Running projects

    Planning, organising and following through from idea to finish.

  • Mentoring

    Guiding newcomers and helping others grow.

Your leadership ladder

Everyone starts somewhere. Responsibility grows as confidence does.

  1. Take part

    Join sessions, listen and learn how things run.

  2. Take a role

    Lead a small task, like welcoming newcomers or running part of a session.

  3. Lead a project

    Plan and run an activity or event with a team.

  4. Guide others

    Coach newer members and help shape where the Center goes next.

A young leader addressing a group outdoors

What young leaders take on

Real responsibility, with support from mentors.

  • A young leader running a group session

    Running a session

    Planning it, leading it and checking that everyone is included.

  • Young organisers setting up a community event

    Organising an event

    From the first idea to the final thank-you.

  • A young member welcoming a newcomer

    Welcoming new members

    Making sure no one walks in alone.

  • A young person speaking to visitors

    Speaking for the Center

    Representing young people to visitors and partners.

Ways to back young leaders

  • Be a mentor

    Share your experience with a young leader, in person or online.

  • Speak to our members

    Give a talk or workshop about your own leadership journey.

  • Sponsor a workshop

    Help fund training sessions, materials and events.

Back the next generation of leaders

Mentor, speak, or help fund the workshops that turn confident young people into community leaders.

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