YoNISeRD

Evidence-led programmes.

Children’s Rights

  • 10,000+

    Young people reached

  • 50

    Communities

  • 5

    Programme areas

  • 8

    Years of service

Smiling young people holding a banner at the National Mental Health Walk in Kisii

Who we are

A youth network built on evidence and trust.

To connect, empower, and mobilize youth through inclusive networks, innovative research, and integrated development services that foster leadership, knowledge creation, and sustainable impact across communities.

Registered NGO No. OP.218/051/18-058/11164
Registered under Section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act, on 30 April 2018.

About YoNISeRD

What we do

Five programme areas, one integrated approach.

Each programme combines community research, youth leadership and direct services — because lasting change needs all three.

  • Community research
  • Youth leadership
  • Direct services
All programmes
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    Children’s Rights

    Protecting and empowering vulnerable children through education, policy engagement and community support.

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    Environment & Climate

    Youth-led conservation and climate action that protects natural resources and builds sustainable livelihoods.

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    Reproductive Health

    Youth-friendly reproductive health education and services that enable informed, healthy choices.

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    HIV/AIDS Awareness

    Community outreach that reduces stigma and connects people to testing, treatment and peer support.

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How we work

From networks to evidence to lasting change.

Our model follows the journey of every young person we work with — and the communities around them.

  1. Wooden figures linked together like a network on a red background
    01

    Connect

    We build inclusive youth networks that link young people to peers, mentors, institutions and opportunity.

  2. A pair of binoculars resting on a case at sunset
    02

    Research

    We generate community evidence so that programmes — and policy — respond to what young people actually need.

  3. Letter tiles spelling “In lifting others we rise”
    03

    Empower

    We deliver integrated services and training that build leadership, skills and wellbeing.

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    04

    Transform

    Young people lead change in their own communities, and we measure and share what works.

Dr. Samson Barongo, PhD
We believe that youth empowerment is the cornerstone of sustainable development.
Dr. Samson Barongo, PhDChief Executive Officer

From the field

Stories of youth-led change.

Campaigns, dialogues and services led by young people across Kisii County.

All news & stories
Young people holding a National Mental Health Walk banner on a street in Kisii
Health & Wellbeing

Hundreds walk for mental health in Kisii

Youth champions joined the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association’s National Mental Health Walk to break stigma and point young people to support.

Read the storyKisii Town

Get involved

Let’s build Kenya’s next generation of leaders — together.

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    Partner with us

    Co-design and fund programmes with a trusted, community-rooted implementing partner.

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    Volunteer

    Share your skills as a mentor, facilitator or peer counsellor in Kisii.

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