Who we are

Built by community, for community

The Youth Sports and Development Alliance of Kenya was founded in 2007 to give vulnerable children and youth a real chance at a better future — through education, sports, health, and partnership.

Our story

A commitment to Kenya's youth

Registered in 2007, YSDAK has spent nearly two decades improving quality of life for vulnerable children and youth across Homabay and Kisumu Counties.

Our Vision

A society in which children and youth have a chance to develop their full potential.

Our Mission

To promote full development and realization of potential by children and youth, empowering them to actively participate in their development and the development of their society.

Core Values

Non-discrimination

Compassion

Team spirit

Integrity

Inclusivity

Hard work

Where we work

Two counties, one mission

YSDAK operates in Homabay and Kisumu Counties in western Kenya, reaching children and youth in both urban and rural settings.

Homahills Project — Homabay County

Community-based programmes focusing on health education, youth empowerment, and support for vulnerable families in the Homabay region.

TCLB Project — Kisumu County

Education sponsorship and child welfare programmes based in Kisumu, including the flagship Jamilo School that serves the local community.

Governance

Led by purpose

YSDAK is managed by a board of directors whose mandate is policy formulation and oversight of programme operations. The board works closely with the secretariat, headed by the Programme Director, with staff and volunteers managing day-to-day operations.