ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

WE ARE YOUTH INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) focus is to inspire and empower vulnerable youth through training, strengthening community bonds, and promoting youth engagement through volunteerism. This is achieved through intervention in health care, education, ICT and nurturing talents through sports among the youth and the community at large. The organization intervenes in youth and children’s rights, youth health and healthy lifestyle (life skills), youth employability and livelihood (Social entrepreneurship/ economic development and empowerment), Youth and children development (formal and informal education), gender equality, technology skills for youth, and peacebuilding and reconciliation. YIDP utilizes the power of sport as a comprehensive tool for addressing the above-listed interventions and has already impacted more than 1500 youth between ages 5 and 30.

Mission statement
“To be the leading grassroots youth initiative nonprofit organization in Kenya, providing effective sporting and social inclusion initiatives for youth and children.”

HISTORY

Since its inception in May 2016, YIDP has been actively engaging talented vulnerable youth their dreams have been shuttered because of poverty. We are passionate about helping these potential children and youth to achieve their dreams to become avid learners, to lead with compassion, and to succeed on a healthy journey to adulthood.

Our Values;
• Motivate and inspire
• Teamwork
• Maximum participation and inclusion
• Total enjoyment and learning
• Integrity

VISION

To see all young people in the community identify and develop their talents, become meaningful contributors in their communities towards sustainable developments, and lead fulfilling, productive lives.

MISSION

To promote access to health care, education, ICT and nurture talents through sports among the youth and the community at large.

IMPACT

YIDP’s services have significantly impacted the lives of Kenyan youth through results such as improved academic achievements, higher self-esteem, and social skills development.