Western Kenya & Nairobi · Founded 2020
Every young person deserves the tools to lead tomorrow.
KEYSA — the Kenya Youth Support Association — cultivates and empowers young people through education, sports and talents, technology, financial literacy and community development. Confident, competent, compassionate leaders start here.
HARAMBEE — “all pull together.” Kenya’s spirit, KEYSA’s method.
“To empower youth by providing them with opportunities and resources in education, sports, technology and financial literacy.”
Youth are the primary drivers of any nation's development
Inclusive by design — every background, equal opportunity
Serving Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia and Nairobi counties
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What we do
Five thematic areas, one goal: self-reliant youth
From classrooms and TVET workshops to football pitches, tech labs and tree nurseries — each program attacks a different barrier holding young people back.
Power a program
Sponsor a student, kit a team, fund a workshop — your support runs straight into these five areas.
Projects
Work you can fund today
Fully designed initiatives with clear targets, budgets and sustainability plans — ready for donors and partners.
Why it works
Values that shape every decision
KEYSA was founded by people deeply rooted in the local community. Our five core values aren’t wall art — they’re the criteria we use to design programs, choose partners and measure ourselves.
Empowerment & Leadership
We give young people real responsibility and the room to grow into it — encouraging them to be proactive and influential in shaping their own future.
Partnerships
We collaborate with like-minded organisations, leveraging collective expertise and resources to meet the real needs of the youth we serve.
Mentorship & Guidance
We connect experienced professionals with vulnerable young people, providing the guidance, support and inspiration that changes trajectories.
Inclusivity & Equal Opportunities
Every young person — regardless of background, family or status — gets an equal chance. We eliminate barriers so all youth can benefit from our programs.
Community Engagement
We engage youth in development initiatives and volunteer activities, fostering empathy, social responsibility and a sense of belonging by giving back.
Join the movement
A generation is waiting for its chance. Be the one who gives it.
Ksh 3,500 puts a match ball on the pitch. Ksh 50,000 puts a young mother through a term of vocational training. Every shilling is accounted for.