KI USA

KI USA exists to promote self empowerment in New York City-area youth leaders between the ages of 18 and 25. We're building a network of youth leaders who demonstrate hard work, perseverance, global sensitivity and positive attitudes to reach new heights personally, professionally and within their communities. KI USA's signature event is the annual ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the African continent and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Each year, we train a small group of youth participants and then accompany them on this life-changing climb... HistoryIn 2013, building on the success and best practices of Kenyan-based Kilimanjaro Initiative (KI), we launched Kilimanjaro Initiative USA (KI USA) to promote self empowerment in young leaders in underserved communities. Our sister organization, KI, was founded 11 years ago by United Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) worker Tim Challen after he was shot in the leg in Nairobi during a

Primary location: Flushing United States