Wheels of Hope

Nairobi & Kisumu , Kenya

In May, the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) will bring an innovative and energetic mental health skating tour to Nairobi, targeting young people aged 9-35 years and below. This dual-city event, themed "Skate, Share, Support," aims to raise awareness about mental health through the dynamic and youth-friendly medium of skating. Event Highlights Thematic Skating Drills: […]

The Sports Wellness Summit

Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

The Mind in Motion: Sports Wellness Summit is a groundbreaking three-day convening dedicated to integrating mental health, physical wellness, and psychosocial support into grassroots and school-based sports environments. Organized by the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP), the summit will host over 200 stakeholders—including educators, student-athletes, coaches, sports leaders, health professionals, government actors, and civil society. […]

Blue Mind Movement

Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

Location: Nairobi (areas like Kayole, Matopeni, Ngong River) Curated by: Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) Event Overview The Blue Mind Movement focuses on cleaning up Ngong River and surrounding areas while promoting mental health awareness through youth engagement in sports and non-sports activities. The event aligns with the global theme of World Environment Day and […]