Youth Alive! Kenya

11 Years of Positive, Youthful Action!

Youth Alive! Kenya (YAK) is an independent national NGO committed to the empowerment of young people in Kenya to take active responsibility for their lives to shape their destiny. Read more

Vision		Our Core Values
To create a free, just and equitable society where young people are able to translate their aspirations and potential into productive and fulfilling lives.		We espouse the following values: • We believe that the rights of young people are human rights; • We believe in the ability of young people to make informed decisions and take charge of the consequences of their decisions; • We value the uniqueness of young people with respect to their needs, access to and control of resources; • We respect and appreciate diversity in all its forms; • We believe in meaningful participation and inclusion; • We value integrity, honesty and accountability; • We value the unique insights, understanding and capabilities that reside within communities.
Mission
To provide a platform where young people and their communities can share skills and explore innate abilities towards lasting development on a foundation of equity.