TEDxSanJoaquin - Wiclif Otieno - Investing in Youth |
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As a former street boy, Wiclif brings deep connections and a superior understanding of the street youth community. After transitioning out of street life, he went on to create Eco Safi Products, a reform youth enterprise project that empowers youth and harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit while providing the training, education, and tools they need to create a lifetime of economic security. The motto of EcoSafi, "Street Kids Today. Entrepreneurs Tomorrow" reflects not only Odongo's past but the future he is creating for others like him. Then in early 2009, he envisioned the KITO concept of training and educating youth, to then employ them in EcoSafi, so they can gain hands-on experience. Wiclif is an entrepreneur, community activist and represents the power of opportunity. Additionally, Wiclif has worked with community development organizations that serve orphans, street youth and HIV positive woman. Wiclif is a 2010 Cordes Fellow, which enabled him to travel to Ixtapa, Mexico to represent KITO at the Opportunity Collaboration.
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