Strong Roots, Bright Futures - Indigenous Youth of Kenya

World Youth Skills Day celebrates the talents, creativity, and potential of young people while highlighting the importance of education, training, and lifelong learning. For Indigenous youth, this day is an opportunity to recognize the value of developing skills that create pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership, while remaining connected to their cultural identity and traditions. By investing in Indigenous youth, we strengthen communities and help build a future where culture and opportunity grow together. Cultural Survival interviewed Damaris Lenantare from Kenya to hear about the challenges and opportunities for indigenous youth from her region. Interviewee: Damaris Lenantare (Rendille) Producer: Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San) Music: Whispers by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground, by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.