- children through direct programmes
- 2,500+
- through advocacy campaigns
- 10,000+
Our impact
Measuring what matters.
Every programme is designed to be measured, so that young people, communities and partners can see what is working.
Impact in numbers
What 8 years of youth-led work adds up to.
10,000+
Young people reached
Through campaigns, community dialogues, training and services.
50
Communities
Villages, schools and wards across Kisii and beyond.
5
Programme areas
From children’s rights to ending gender-based violence.
8
Years of service
A registered NGO since 30 April 2018.
Reach by programme
Where the numbers come from.
Cumulative figures reported by our programme teams since 2018.
- youth engaged
- 1,500+
- hectares of natural resources protected
- 500+
- young people reached with education and services
- 3,000+
- people reached
- 4,000+
- supported to access testing and treatment
- 800+
- survivors supported
- 600+
- community members mobilised
- 5,000+
How lasting change happens
Our theory of change, step by step.
Networks, evidence and services — with young people in charge of the change.
We build inclusive youth networks that link young people to peers, mentors, institutions and opportunity.
What we measureYoung people active in our networks, clubs and peer groups.
We generate community evidence so that programmes — and policy — respond to what young people actually need.
What we measureCommunity studies and needs assessments completed and shared.
We deliver integrated services and training that build leadership, skills and wellbeing.
What we measureYoung people trained, mentored and reached with services.
Young people lead change in their own communities, and we measure and share what works.
What we measureYouth-led initiatives launched and changes in local policy and practice.
What we measure · Connect
Young people active in our networks, clubs and peer groups.
Recent highlights
Impact in action, as it happens.
All news & stories
Community ResearchKisii County
Community forum brings youth and local leaders to the same table
An open-air dialogue where young people and community leaders shared priorities that will shape the next round of YoNISeRD programming.
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Health & WellbeingKisii Town
Hundreds walk for mental health in Kisii
Youth champions joined the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association’s National Mental Health Walk to break stigma and point young people to support.
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AdvocacyPeople’s Park, Kisii
Standing against drug abuse on 26 June
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, young people rallied their community around prevention and recovery.
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