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Our impact

Lives changed, together with our partners.

200 youth

Mentored in Korogocho, aged 10 to 24.

50 young people

Housed and rehabilitated in Roysambu.

40 children

Supported at New Source of Life Retreat Centre, Gatundu.

What non-profits do for society

Non-profit organizations fill the gaps that markets and governments cannot always reach.

Reach the forgotten

They serve people in informal settlements, on the streets and in remote places.

Build skills and hope

Education, mentorship and training turn potential into income and leadership.

Strengthen communities

Volunteers, donors and local leaders learn to care for each other.

Protect dignity and health

Food, sanitary towels, counseling and recovery support keep people well and in school.

Reduce crime and addiction

Guidance and opportunity give young people alternatives to drugs and the street.

Care for the earth

Community tree planting and green movements protect the environment for the next generation.

What Youth Concern is doing

Hunger and basic needs

Weekly meals in Roysambu and food, clothes and stationery in Korogocho.

Education

School fees, uniforms, stationery, TVET training and school talks.

Health and dignity

Sanitary towels, counseling, psychosocial support and drug rehabilitation.

Shelter

Housing for 50 street youth and care for 40 children in Gatundu.

Livelihoods

Skills, work tools, career fairs and support for young entrepreneurs.

Environment

Planned tree planting and green youth movements.

What we are working toward

Every year

  • 100 scholarships for bright students
  • 100 youth trained in TVET
  • 100 youth given work tools

Reach

  • 5,000 students in schools yearly
  • Career fairs in 5 schools each term
  • Sanitary towels for 1,000 girls monthly

Sustainability

  • 10,000 trees planted each year
  • Rescue center for 100 youth
  • Skills for self-sufficiency within a year

Events

Our annual gatherings bring friends, partners and well-wishers together, including the May Annual Networking Gala on 10 May 2025. Photos from the gala are in the Gallery albums.

Stories

Evans Ndirangu overcame drug addiction and guilt with our support, and now mentors youth in church and other forums.
“In my teen years I found this couple of hearts who took my hand and steered me to the right direction, in my academics, my youth and into my marriage.”Joseph Sila Isika
“Thanks to them, I was able to transition from a house helper to a successful office assistant.”Nancy Wanjiru

Partners and friends

Our work is possible because of organizations and leaders who walk with us.

Epitome Properties Limited

Land matters and planning solutions.

Cquence International

Architectural designs and solutions.

Githima Secondary School

School partner for our ministry to students.

Dr. Ezekiel Mutua at the launchBoard of Directors

Launch guests, including Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, and our Board of Directors.

Ways to partner with us

Financiers

Give monthly or once through paybill 400200, account 787600.

Volunteers and mentors

Share your time, skills and story with young people.

Crusaders

Speak up for youth, invite us to your school, church or company.

Become a partner