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.
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.
Our Partners & Supporters
Presbyterian World Services & Development (PWS&D)
Shauri Yako community youth project
Shauri Yako is an impoverished community on the outskirts of Nyeri Town, Kenya. Children and youth living there often have no parental support, are out of school and unemployed. Girls are the most vulnerable and are left on the streets or slaving as domestic workers. They have no rights and are often subject to abuse. Rates of poverty, HIV and AIDS, orphans, and children living on the street are all rising.
Canadian African Partnership for Community
and Youth Development (CAPCYD)
Canadian African Partnership for Community and Youth Development is a Canadian non-profit organization whose mandate is to support sustainable development efforts in Africa communities. CAPCYD works with grassroots development organizations and self-help groups.
CAPCYD supports and implements youth, community and self-help projects, that empower poor people and break the cycle of poverty.
Kenya Scouts Association
Our goal is to improve the lives of children, youth and families through the provisions of programs and services that will result in social and economic development opportunities. We believe that services offering stability to children, youth and their families are critical for maintaining healthy communities.
Kenya Scouts Association is a national scouting association, with its main office in Nairobi. Founded in 1910, KSA focuses on urban and rural community and youth development needs of Kenya communities.
Global Seekers Development Expeditions
Global Seekers Development Expeditions is an international volunteer and responsible travel agency, committed to supporting sustainable social and economic development in East Africa communities.
ANNUAL KENYA EXPEDITION IN AID OF GSDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT - August 12-25, 2011
We invite you to participate in Kenya Expedition in aid of GSDE supported poverty reduction projects.
The expedition will take you to Nyeri, Central Province, and Shauri Yako Community. Here you will be hosted by Shauri Yako Community Youth Support Centre (SYSC).