YSDAK runs across Homabay and Kisumu Counties, tackling the barriers young people face — from lack of schooling to health risks and untapped talent.
A full primary school established in 2009 and formally registered in 2010, Jamilo School provides quality education to children in Kisumu County. The school was built following the acquisition of land and has grown into a cornerstone of the local community.
In 2023, a modern computer laboratory was established at the school, expanding digital learning access and equipping students with technology skills for the future.
Location: Kisumu County
Established: 2009 (registered 2010)
Levels: Full primary school (Nursery through Standard 8)
YSDAK nurtures athletic ability and life skills through structured sports programmes, helping youth channel their energy into discipline and opportunity. Sports serve as both a engagement tool and a pathway to personal development.
Through organized training, competitive events, and mentorship, young people learn teamwork, resilience, and leadership — skills that transfer to every area of life.
Focus: Athletics, football, team sports
Skills built: Discipline, teamwork, leadership
Reach: Youth across Homabay and Kisumu
YSDAK runs Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) programmes that equip young people with knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Additional focus areas include HIV&AIDS prevention and management, drug and substance abuse awareness, and general health education — all critical for communities where youth face significant health risks.
Programmes: ARH, HIV&AIDS, Substance abuse awareness
Approach: Peer education, community outreach
Counties: Homabay and Kisumu
Launched in 2008, the TCLB project provides education sponsorship for needy and vulnerable children in Kisumu County. The initiative covers school fees, uniforms, learning materials, and ongoing mentorship.
Every child sponsored through TCLB gets the chance to learn, grow, and build a future — breaking the cycle of poverty through education.
Launched: 2008
Location: Kisumu County
Coverage: School fees, uniforms, materials, mentorship
Your involvement — as a sponsor, volunteer, or partner — directly impacts the lives of children and youth in western Kenya.