This is my first blog entry since my arrival in Nairobi, Kenya two weeks ago. Really, I have no idea where to even start.

I am in Nairobi working as an intern at the United Nations. I will be working in the UN HABITAT Partners and Youth Section and will be focusing on Communication strategies. One of the youth organizations that the UN HABITAT helps support is called the One Stop Youth Centre. I have had the pleasure of visiting the One Stop Youth Centre three times now. It is located in the City Centre. The Centre is currently working on programming for International Youth Day. The week is called Harambee Youth Week and will be taking place on August 5th until the 12th. Having recently worked on the World Youth Forum that took place in Vancouver, Canada it is interesting to be a part of this week and to see how Nairobi Youth work together to create opportunities for young people to take action.

So far, I have met many wonderful people who have made me feel at home. I do have a camera and will make sure to post some pictures and to tell you all about the Harambee Youth week as it fast approaches.