IK STR A TEGIC PL A N A
2017-2020
OUR MISSION Atheists in Kenya's mission is to promote the growth and interaction of atheists in Kenya. We advocate for a separation of religion and state and respect for fundamental freedoms under the Bill of Rights, including freedom of conscience. +254 717 1100666 www.atheistsinkenya.com Email:
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Forward from leadership One of the many responsibilities of the AIK leadership is to engage in strategic planning. There are a number of reasons to do this. Strategic planning addresses how to accomplish AIK’s vision using the resources available to us. It helps us to align our unique abilities as we take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves in order to accomplish our shared goals. It is a systematic process that encourages us to envision a desired future, then translate that vision into goals or objectives and create a sequence of steps to achieve that vision.
Our Mission Atheists In Kenya’s mission is to promote the growth and interaction of atheists in Kenya.
Our Vision To stoke the flame that is reason as society leaves religion in our past.
Our Values Inclusion We believe that that all people have value and the right to belong. Community We will strive to create an open community for atheists to interact, learn and grow. Justice We are committed to resisting the structures that oppress and discriminate against atheists and the wider society. We will stand with those who suffer under the weight of oppressive systems, being guided always by our commitment to Global Human Rights. Learning We will encourage and supports continuous learning. Compassion We are genuinely concerned about the other person or people’s needs. We will encourage members to think about and feel about other people from their perspective.
Our Objectives
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To promote and practice the open, rational and scientific examination of the universe and our place in it. Priority Actions - Record audio and video programs to be uploaded on our YouTube Channel and Sound Cloud on various topics based on rationality, reason and science. - Avail books, videos, ebooks and links that promote science and rational thinking via Social Media and the AIK website. - Give awards to top science students in high schools in Kenya - Give talks to Universities and institutions of higher learning - Attend local and international science conferences
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Advocate that ethics and morality be meaningfully based on rational and humanistic ideals and values Priority Actions - Secure prominent speaking engagements in conferences, seminars and workshops that promote secular and humanistic morality. - Write articles and blogs in the Press, and on the AIK website that promote secular and humanistic morality. - Stand up against any attempt to promote morality based on religious text or a subjective worldview. - Instigate lawsuits that will challenge ethics that stem from imposed morality. - Come up with training programs that promote secular morality.
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To promote skeptical inquiry Priority Actions - Maintains a network of people interested in critically examining paranormal, fringe science, and other claims, and in contributing to consumer education. - Prepare bibliographies of published materials that carefully examine issues from a scientific approach - Encourages research by objective and impartial inquiry in areas where it is needed
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To provide community for atheists Priority Actions - Have a WhatsApp/ Telegram group for atheists - Have a Facebook Group, Page for atheists. - Have monthly meetings for atheists - Have at least one conference per year for atheists. - Have at least one party every year for atheists.
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To foster public acceptance of atheists in Kenya Priority Actions - Media appearances (TV, Radio) that demystify atheism - Press Statements raising various concerns pertaining to atheism and any other relevant issue. - Billboards, T-shirts, Banners and other promotional items with creative messages. - Push content promoting atheism via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Publish articles in the Press, the AIK Website and our monthly magazine pertaining to atheism.
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To organize activities, such as forums for discussion, guest speakers, and debates Priority Actions - Secure prominent speaking engagements in conferences, seminars and workshops. - Have monthly meetings for atheists where we invite key speakers to discuss various topics - Attend TV and Radio shows - Encourage debates on Social Media
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To engage in social issues affecting its membership and the wider community Priority Actions - Have a benevolent fund that will cater for the needs of members who are bereaved. - Engage in Corporate Social Responsibility Events (CSR) - Have legal representation for atheists who are discriminated upon. - Organize visits to members who have fall sick, get married, children and any other such matter that may arise.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION The progress of the Annual Plan will be measured and reviewed monthly. Biannually, the leadership will review performance against the Strategic Plan to ensure progress is being made and the spirit of the plan is being achieved. Results will be reported annually. Progress will inform a Strategic Plan progress forum at the next General Conference in 2017 and used in the development of the next strategic plan.
FUNDING AIK will receive revenue from two sources. New members will be charged KSHs. 500/= to join. If the registered members join our benevolent fund, they will have to pay KShs. 500/= per month. Donations from members and well wishers will form part of our funds. Proposals for funding certain projects that are in line with our objectives will also raise funds for AIK. We shall look at viable business ventures that can earn AIK an income.
