Christinah Ngoy

About 

Christinah Ngoy is a 26-year-old resident of Makers Valley and works at Timbuktu in the Valley, an organization dedicated to providing a safe space for children to engage in skill-building activities. While there are occasional community events, much of her time is dedicated to working with younger individuals, prioritizing their safety and well-being.

Issues and Ideas

Christinah reflects that children today have limited freedom to go out and play compared to when she was in high school. With limited internet access at home, staying indoors used to seem less appealing. They would spend their time seeking social interactions, playing games, and enjoying each other's company. However, she notes that times have changed, and safety concerns have overshadowed the sense of freedom. Christinah vividly recalls a recent traumatic event when three individuals shot at an Uber delivery driver just across the street from the church she attends.

Pollution and illegal dumping are recurring issues Christinah finds herself discussing. The increasing dump sites have become one of the community's biggest challenges, and she longs for children to fully enjoy the parks in Makers Valley. When asked about her community’s primary infrastructure challenges, Christinah highlights two key areas: technology access and inadequate infrastructure maintenance. She points to cost barriers and a lack of guidance as obstacles to adopting new technologies. Additionally, she identifies problems with incomplete construction projects, such as uneven roads and unfinished utility repairs, which not only disrupt daily life but also increase security risks. What ideas do you have to enhance the safety of young people in Makers Valley?

Find out more from Christinah in their video interview, available here.