Shauri Yako Community
Youth Support Centre

Creating Hope for Children and Youth

Shauri Yako Community Youth Support Centre (SYSC) is a registered community based organization, located in Nyeri, Kenya. SYSC was created to provide development opportunities, support systems for youth and women living in poverty in Shauri Yako, Manjengo and Kiawara slums. The people here lack essential social services, youth support and economic opportunities necessary for to grow in good health and become independent.

SYSC is committed to eradicating extreme poverty. We work youth, women, at risk-families who face hunger, HIV/AIDS pandemic or social isolation to address their needs and hopes. In partnership with other organizations and friends, SYSC strives to create and provide social and economic development, support programs and community services that empower people. In addition, SYSC also works in collaboration with other like-minded organizations to share ideas, resources and advocacy for youth and genders equality.

On this website, we provide information on SYSC, our work, the people we serve, program activities and how you can get involved.

Would you like to help or get involved?

We are continually seeking resources to support our programs and projects. Volunteering or donation will be appreciated. Contact: shauriyakoyouth@yahoo.com There is a wide range of volunteer activities available, from helping with the Friends of Shauri Yako fundraising campaign which you can do from wherever you may live, to volunteering at the Centre, researching funding sources and writing proposals, or sponsoring our children and youth education.

For more information on how you can help, contact Anthony Mucheru at 0722-426034 or email: shauriyakoyouth@yahoo.com

A Special way you can help!
Become a Friend of Shauri Yako

The Friends of Shauri Yako is a dynamic group of volunteers, who are committed to reducing poverty and helping people help themselves.

The Friends of Shauri Yako organize activities to raise awareness of poverty, raise funds for supporting SYSC programs, meet and mix with other like minded people.

The group can also organize Kenya visits, to monitor the projects progress, to gain first hand knowledge of the SYSC development programs and to know the community and tour the country. To find out more how you can become a Friends of Shauri Yako, just send us an email and we will contact you: joe.shauriyakoysc@yahoo.com.

Vocation Education and Training Project

SYSC has initiated a youth empowerment skills training program. The courses include computer, masonry, tailoring, and welding and music.

SYSC goal is to establish a vocation education and training centre (VET), building on the existing program.

Vocational education and training is believed to be a master key to poverty alleviation, social and economic development. It's critical in youth and women development.

SYSC VET program will help the targeted groups to acquire skills for trades they need to enter in labour market or self employment and to make sustainable livelihood. We are determined to succeed, and the key to success of the project will be your support. Please donate. If you would like more information on how to send us your donation, contact SYSC at shauriyakoyouth@yahoo.com.

Employ our Youth

Unemployment in Kenya is a national problem. For our youth, however, the situation is even more severe.

We help our youth prepare and gain skills for employment and find jobs. We need employers to give our youth real opportunities to improve their lives, by providing internship placements and employment. Our programs aim to provide youth with the support and tools they need to find and maintain employment.

If you would like more information on how you can help or to support our skills training program, please contact us.

Support our Program and Projects
You Will Make a Difference If you and friends are looking for opportunity to make a difference, get involved in our projects. We are always looking for help and donations, including in-kind donations. You can contribute your time (volunteer as group for a project. Contact us for more information.