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KAP Project
Kujenga Amani Pamoja:- Kujenga Amani Pamoja (KAP) Project (Building Peace Together) This is a 36 months project (Feb 2023-Feb 2026) funded by European Union implemented...
- Bahari Estate, along Portreitz Road, HSE No. 3
(SYO) is a membership, Youth-led organization founded in 2011
AbOUT USOur Spotlight for 2024
Health and Wellbeing
Promoting mental health awareness, access to sexual and reproductive health rights, and combating substance abuse through innovative campaigns and education.
Democracy and Good Governance
Empowering youth to participate in decision-making, fostering accountability, and advocating for transparency to build active, informed citizens.
Human Rights and Gender Mainstreaming
Championing equality, eliminating discrimination, and advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, especially women and girls.
Climate Justice and Resilience
This thematic area focuses on addressing climate-induced inequalities, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and ensuring youth participation in climate action for a just and sustainable future.
These are our commitments to sustainable change and a brighter future for all.
Our Thematic AreasAt Stretchers Youth Organization, we focus on three core thematic areas that guide our mission to empower youth and create a healthier, more inclusive society.
(SYO) is a membership, Youth-led organization founded in 2011
For over 13 years, Stretchers Youth Organization has empowered Kenyan youths through transformative initiatives in health, governance, and human rights. As a community-driven organization, we champion sexual and reproductive health, mental health awareness, and inclusivity while fostering active citizenship and equality.
Vision
A healthy society where every youthful voice counts.
Mission
To enhance and promote a healthy, equal, just and inclusive environment for youths through capacity building, advocacy and information sharing for sustainable development.
Telling Our Stories
Our Projects
Explore our impactful projects designed to empower youth, women, and marginalized communities through tailored programs that foster growth, resilience, and opportunity for all.
CategoriesProjects
THE GIRL SUMMIT
The Girl Summit was established in 2019 as an annual event hosted by Stretchers Youth Organization, to engage with girls locally, regionally and globally on...
Our impact
achievementsOur advocacy efforts contributed to: Mombasa County Assembly approving a motion seeking the County Executive to allocate funds in its annual budget (FY 2023-2024) to finance the procurement of sanitary towels for young women and girls within the County
Mombasa County Government Department of Public Service Administration Youth, Gender Social Services and Sports allocated a budget (KES 5,000,000) for the provision of Sanitary Pads in the Mombasa County Integrated Development Plan 2023-2027 and KES 1,000,000 in Annual Development Plan 2023-2024 Financial Year
Mombasa County Department of Finance and Appropriation Committee allocate funds (KES 14,000,000) to establish 6 Small business development centres across the entire Mombasa County in the Mombasa County Integrated Development Plan 2023-2027
Empowering youth, to promote inclusivity.
OUR Mandate "Stretchers Youth Organization has been a beacon of hope and transformation in our community. Through our mental health awareness campaigns and youth empowerment programs,"
Dickson Okong'o Executive Director
Our Strategies
How we do itMeaningful Youth Inclusion
and engagement among youth and women in decision making platforms
Policy and Budget Advocacy
on progressive policies and laws affecting youth and women in Kenya and beyond
Delivery of Innovative Programmes
to increase access to the most vulnerable and marginalised communities
Strategic Partnership, Collaboration
and networking with strategic partners, the Kenyan National and County Governments
Digital Campaigns and Advocacy
We are always sending advocacy messages and creating awareness on our platforms
Inspiring Stories, with Real Impacts
From our blog
Our Partners
