Nyendo-Lernen

Nyendo Lernen is an innovative initiative that focuses on empowering young people, even at school age, to engage in social entrepreneurship, global development cooperation, and intercultural encounters. The word "Nyendo" comes from Swahili and means "movement" – a name that reflects the dynamic and future-oriented nature of the project.

• Student Companies: Nyendo supports middle and high school students in founding and managing their own student companies. These companies purchase African handicrafts under fair conditions and sell them in Germany to use the proceeds for meaningful projects in Kenya[2][5].
• Educational Program: The school-based educational program provides a learning and action framework in which students can recognize economic contexts and learn entrepreneurial action. It promotes social entrepreneurship, global thinking, and intercultural encounters[1][3].
• Partnerships: Nyendo has partner schools in Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria, as well as in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. These partnerships enable exchange and collaboration between students from different cultures[1][3].

The main mission of Nyendo Lernen is to support the younger generation in their commitment to a peaceful and fair world. The organization advocates for the values of justice, equality, and sustainability. It aims to create a movement of interconnected, regional student company networks that celebrate partnership successes in all parts of the world[1][3].

• Sustainable Projects: Nyendo supports meaningful projects at partner schools in Nairobi to alleviate acute need, improve structures, and build social infrastructure. An example of this is the establishment of a rainwater collection system for the Kanyorosha Self Help School to irrigate the school garden even during drought periods[1].
• Intercultural Encounters: Through regular meetings and social internships in Kenya, Nyendo enables students to break down intercultural barriers and build bridges between cultures. This promotes trauma healing and self-empowerment[1][3].