Salim Mohamed's Bio

My YES! Jams
2004 World Jam
2006 World Jam
2008 World Jam - Peru

Location: Nairobi
Website

Bio:

Salim has been described as a man who ?brings hope, love, possibility and
empowerment into peoples lives on the most grassroots level and in the most
real ways.? Originally from Nyeri, the capital Kikuyu lands, he was
abandoned by his parents at an early age, spent his first four years of life
on the streets of Nairobi with his grandmother, and was subsequently taken
to Mama Fatuma Children?s Home. While there, he set up a youth soccer team,
and within a few years he was chairman of the entire youth sports
association with a membership of 16,000. He now coordinates a community
development, sports and health
program for over 4,000 youth in Kibera, the largest slum in East Africa. The
program addresses ethnic violence, youth unemployment, and public health.
Salim has worked as a consultant to help launch youth sports associations in
Ghana and Nigeria. He has been nominated to serve on the Diversity For
Peace Advisory Board with Nobel Peace Laureates Oscar Arias Sanchez,
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, and Norman Borlaug.

"The candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, but rather creates more light in the space. The Jam has been a place for self- realization and actualization. I have never before experienced so much love and deep appreciation for my work. The Jam is a place for transition."

Areas of Focus
children and youth, civil rights, conflict resolution, cultural bridge building, environment, human rights, indigenous rights, learning/unlearning, peace, social justice, women’s rights, youth employment

Methods Used
20, cross-cultural exchange, direct action, political change, social entrepreneurship, spiritual healing

Regions I Work In
Africa