Heavy rains triggered devastating floods here at home in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving a trail of destruction. Flooded streets and houses are common in areas like Chokaa (where we have our Church outstation), Mwengenye Njiru, Dandora and Mathare, where many YOUNIB youth, relatives, friends and their lively families reside. The floods have turned their lives upside...
After the overwhelming response to the question “How do young girls in our community manage their periods”, many asked us how they can help and donate sanitary pads to our girls? May 28 every year is Menstrual Hygiene Day and YOUNIB, with its limited means, friends and some partners like Missio Aachen, donate and provide...
The YOUNIB (Youth Network for Interreligious Brotherhood) and YOUNIB Television participated in the African Climate Summit held in Nairobi Kenya in September 2023. For the YOUNIB It was an honor to hear the opinions of the youths that took the opportunity to represent in wisdom and bravery the other youths that were unfortunately denied their...
YOUNIB is finally here and there, thanks be to God! The YOUNIB has extended its wings to Arusha Tanzania with an amazing choir that brings together youth from different ages throughout the city of Arusha for Gospel music and friendship. The YOUNIB TZ choir is led by the youths themselves and matroned by Dr....
YOUNIB spreads its wings to Mombasa For the Glory of God, we are pleased to announce the opening of our new branch YOUNIB MOMBASA in view of the increasing demand of our youths and to deliver prompt and sound youth ministry to all our youths. We thank God for His continued blessings and graces upon...
YOUNIB offers school stationery to street children in rehabilitation centers to go to school! Most of the children we help have both their parents but sometimes unfortunately they do not. Many of these children do not have parents and have been rescued from Nairobi streets. Without sponsorship or help from a charity, street children and...
The destruction and degradation of our forests has many negative impacts on biodiversity, soils, water quality and the climate. In addition to the negative impact on the environment, the loss of native forests also strains local people’s connection to their natural environment and reduces the role that forests can play as an educational resource for...
Christmas for street children program has become for the YOUNIB a yearly joyful ministry. Raising and taking care of children and especially street children is not a simple task. There is a proverb saying “It takes a village to raise a child”. Providing Christmas gifts for the street children in rehabilitation centers has been a...
Dancing is usually thought of as a secular activity. It’s something people do to have fun and express themselves at nightclubs and parties. At YOUNIB, dance is used to praise God. The Bible says that you can praise the Lord through dancing according to Psalms 149:3. “David praised the Lord through dancing.” At YOUNIB we...
The YOUNIB is our family, the family of young people. And a family, that’s it: a few people who love each other and repeat it to each other, at all times, with little attentions, teasing, a tender voice… Yes, sharing a good meal with family, with friends from the YOUNIB is the perfect time to...