Shauri Yako Community
Youth Support Centre
"It takes a whole village to raise a child"
- African Proverb
Meaning:
That child upbringing is a communal effort.
The responsibility for raising a child is shared with the larger family.
We need your help!
We deeply appreciate any help you can give.
SYSC Wish List
- We are seeking for funds to support SYSC Youth Empowerment - Skills Training Project for 3 years. Project proposal is ready and will be submitted on request. If you can not fund the whole project and just want to contribute, any donations or grants, small or big are welcome.
- Donations for SYSC new centre facility; our target is to raise $ 22,800, towards building our own programming space. See our Buy a Brick campaign
- We are looking for a donation of 6 industrial sewing machines, for skills training program, approximate cost $ 3650
- Donation for music instruments: 3 guitars, bass, rhythm, solo) 2 amplifiers, a set of drums and 2 saxophones
- A donation for an used or new pick-up Truck
- Volunteer music teacher
Buy a Brick
Buy a Brick fundraising campaign is for raising funds to put up a SYSC permanent facility that will house all SYSC programs. Currently, some of our programs are operated in rented space. Having our own space will enable SYSC save the rent money and use in programs and in the long run make the programs sustainable. Please donate by bank to bank transfer payable to Shauri Yako Community Youth Support Centre.
Bank Details
Shauri Yako Community
Youth Support Centre
Account: 1108681573
Kenya Commercial Bank
Kencom House Branch
Swift code: KCBLKENX
In-kind donations like building materials, equipments are also very welcome. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony at + 254 722 426034.
Creating Hope for Children and Youth
This is SYSC's main value and main focus in the next 5 five years.
Help people so that they can help themselves.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, but teach a man to fish they'll eat for a life time.
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.