YoNISeRD

Our work

Youth-led action, community by community.

Our programmes come to life through campaigns, dialogues and services designed and delivered by young people across Kisii County.

Young people holding a Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association banner at the National Mental Health Walk in Kisii

How it happens

Four ways our programmes reach young people.

Young people marching with hand-written placards
01

Advocacy & community campaigns

Young people plan and lead marches, awareness days and street-level conversations on substance abuse, gender-based violence and children’s rights.

  • Community marches
  • International awareness days
  • Door-to-door mobilisation
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Youth advocates holding placards calling for healthy minds and healthy lives
02

Health & wellbeing

We work with health partners to break stigma around mental health and HIV, and connect young people to testing, treatment and care.

  • Mental health walks
  • World AIDS Day outreach
  • Referrals to services
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A one-on-one peer counselling session under a tent
03

Youth leadership & peer support

Trained peer counsellors and youth champions offer confidential support and lead activities in their own communities.

  • Peer counselling
  • Youth champions
  • Leadership training
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A facilitator addressing young people and leaders at a community forum
04

Community research & dialogue

Open forums and participatory research bring young people and leaders together to set priorities grounded in evidence.

  • Community forums
  • Participatory research
  • Programme evaluation
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Recent activities

Campaigns, dialogues and services, led by young people.

A selection from our work across Kisii County.

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