Youth Participation
Creating spaces where young people can participate meaningfully in community activities and decision-making.
ABOUT YRDP
Young People Creating Positive Change
A youth-led organization working with communities to create meaningful opportunities for children and young people.
WHO WE ARE
Local Leadership. Meaningful Opportunities.
Youth Relief and Development Program (YRDP) is a youth-led organization working with children, young people, refugee and host communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
We create opportunities for young people to learn, play, lead and participate positively in their communities. Our approach brings together education, sport, leadership, inclusion and peacebuilding through practical, community-based activities.
We believe young people are not only beneficiaries of development. They are active leaders and partners in creating stronger, more peaceful and inclusive communities.
Our Mission
To create inclusive opportunities that empower children and young people to learn, lead, build relationships and contribute to positive community development.
Our Vision
Communities where every young person has the opportunity to learn, participate, lead and thrive.
WHAT GUIDES US
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by values that place young people, inclusion and community at the centre.
Inclusion
We create spaces where children and young people from different backgrounds can participate and belong.
Peace
We use positive interaction, play and community engagement to strengthen relationships and peace.
Leadership
We support young people to develop confidence, responsibility and the ability to lead.
Participation
We believe meaningful change happens when communities actively participate in shaping solutions.
Learning
We create opportunities for learning through education, sport, play and practical experiences.
Community
We work alongside communities and build partnerships that strengthen local ownership and action.
OUR VISION
Communities Where Young People Can Thrive
We envision communities where children and young people have opportunities to learn, participate, build relationships, develop leadership and contribute to positive change.
OUR MISSION
Creating Opportunities That Matter
YRDP works alongside communities to create inclusive opportunities through education, sport, leadership development, peacebuilding, disability inclusion and livelihoods.
Inclusion
Promoting participation of people from diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.
Community Connection
Bringing people together through shared activities that encourage friendship, understanding and peaceful interaction.
OUR APPROACH
Educate. Play. Lead. Include. Empower.
We use practical, participatory approaches that give young people opportunities to learn, connect, lead and contribute to their communities.
Educate
Support learning, knowledge and life-skills development.
Play
Use sport and play to build relationships, teamwork and participation.
Lead
Support young people to develop leadership and take positive community action.
Include
Promote meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and diverse communities.
Empower
Strengthen people's capacity to participate and create positive change.
INCLUSION & COMMUNITY
Everyone Deserves A Place to Participate
YRDP works with people from different backgrounds and recognizes the importance of creating spaces where everyone can participate meaningfully.
This includes working with persons with disabilities to strengthen inclusion and ensure that community activities provide opportunities for participation.
Explore Our Work
COLLABORATION
We Believe in Working Together
Partnerships help us strengthen opportunities, share knowledge and reach more children and young people.
WORK WITH US
Let's Create More Opportunities Together.
We welcome organizations, foundations, sports partners, community groups and other stakeholders interested in working with young people and communities.