MIKEDA Youth Empowerment
Empower To The Last Mile

Empowering Young People. Strengthening Communities. Transforming the Last Mile.

MIKEDA Youth Empowerment Organization is a youth-led organization advancing health and wellbeing, climate action, civic participation, peace and governance, and sustainable livelihoods for young people and underserved communities in Kenya's Lake Victoria region.

Our Story Our Programs
512
Young Women Empowered
800
Community Members Reached
244
Children in Programs

Our Mission

To empower underprivileged youth through integrated health promotion, gender equality advocacy, and climate action.

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Our Vision

To inspire and empower future generations by creating a holistic community where every young person can thrive.

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Our Impact

Creating lasting change through mentorship, advocacy, and strategic partnerships across Kenya's Lake Victoria region.

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Who We Serve

Reaching the priority populations who need us most across the Lake Victoria region

Young People

Young Women & Girls

Young Farmers

Persons with Disabilities

Underserved Rural Communities

Marginalized & Vulnerable Youth

Community-Based Organizations

Young Entrepreneurs

Students & Peer Educators

Our Impact in Numbers

Measurable results across Kenya's Lake Victoria region

1,610
Lives Transformed
3
Counties Served
15
Strategic Partners
3
Years of Service

Our Key Programs

Four strategic pillars, each home to focused initiatives driving change on the ground

01

Health, SRHR & Wellbeing

  • Teen4Teen (SRHR)
  • Mental Health
  • Community Health
  • FGM
02

Climate Action & Sustainable Agriculture

  • YOPESA
  • Tobacco-Free Farms
  • Greeny Schools
  • Climate Advocacy
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Environmental Conservation
03

Civic Participation, Governance & Peace

  • Youth Civic Engagement
  • NYC / Community Dialogues
  • #Youth4ID
  • #TUKOKADI
  • Human Rights
  • Peacebuilding
  • Governance Advocacy
04

Economic Empowerment

  • Vocational Skills Training
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Financial Literacy
  • Youth Livelihoods
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Voices from Our Community

Real stories of transformation and hope

"MIKEDA's Teen4Teen program helped me overcome my mental health challenges. Now I'm a peer counselor helping other young people in my community."
Grace Achieng
Teen4Teen Participant & Peer Counselor
"Through MIKEDA's vocational training, I learned tailoring skills and now run my own business, employing three other young women."
Sarah Nyong'o
Entrepreneur & Skills Training Graduate
"Our community switched from tobacco farming to sustainable crops with MIKEDA's support. We now have better health and improved soil quality."
John Ochieng
Farmer & Climate Action Participant

Latest Updates

Stay informed about our recent activities and achievements

Award ceremony
July 15, 2025

Ijue Data Yako II

Graduated from the Ijue Data Yako II Project. Joined 25 other outstanding social impact organizations across Kenya.

Agriculture farming
April, 2025

New YOPESA Agriculture Project Launched

Our Young People for Sustainable Agriculture initiative expands to reach 200 more farmers across Migori and Homabay counties.

Young people mentorship
September 23, 2024

Teen4Teen Program Reaches 300 Youth

Our flagship peer-to-peer mentorship program continues to grow, now supporting mental health for 300 young people across three counties.

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Together, we can create lasting change and build a better future for Kenya's youth.

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