Recent Activities
YOUNIB Nairobi’s spiritual recollection on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, the YOUNIB Nairobi community gathered for a spiritual recollection, led by the Augustinians of the Assumption and the support of the Oblates of the Assumption with the presence of Sr Marlyne. The event was marked by vibrant celebrations and profound spiritual reflection, preparing the community for the upcoming Paschal celebrations. Fr. Faustin…
Younib Arusha anakaribisha siku ya hisani, huleta tumaini kwa familia inayohitaji / YOUNIB Arusha hosts charity day, brings hope to a family in need
Siku ya jua huko Arusha, Tanzania, Viongozi wa Younib Arusha, Younib Arusha waliandaa hafla ya kutoa misaada kuleta furaha na msaada kwa familia ya Waislamu inayoishi katika kitongoji cha makazi ya Askofu msaidizi. Hafla hiyo ilikuwa mfano unaoangaza wa ushirikiano wa ushirika na huduma ya jamii, kuonyesha nguvu ya umoja na huruma. Familia hiyo, ambao…
Mental health challenges in Nairobi’s informal settlements: A call to action
The streets of Nairobi’s informal settlements and Kiambu County tell a story of struggle. Young people are facing a mental health crisis, caught in a web of unemployment, violence, substance abuse, and trauma. The numbers are stark: high rates of school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, and psychological distress. In Kiambu County, a recent report highlighted a…
Giving girls from the streets a second chance: YOUNIB’s commitment
Every January, YOUNIB launches its “Back to School” program to help street children return to school. But before they can go back to school, these children need special support to overcome the challenges they faced on the streets. That’s why YOUNIB has established a rehabilitation program for girls who have been rescued from the streets….
Breaking the Silence: YOUNIB’s mega conference on mental health empowers Nairobi youths
In a bold move to address the growing concern of mental health among young people, with Missio, YOUNIB recently organized a mega conference on mental health, drawing over 1,000 youths from various neighborhoods in Nairobi, Kenya, including Njiru, Mailisaba, Saika, Buruburu farm, Chokaa, and surrounding areas. The conference, which was held with the aim of…
The YOUNIB, empowering Gen-Z to become Peacebuilders in Kenya
As Kenya navigates the complexities of a rapidly changing world, the country’s youngest citizens – Gen-Z – are facing unique challenges that threaten their future. From climate change and economic inequality to social media-driven anxiety and political polarization, Gen-Z is growing up in a world that is increasingly uncertain and volatile. But despite these challenges,…
The YOUNIB celebrates peace and unity through music
The YOUNIB organization recently hosted a secondary school choir festival called COCHOSESCHONA (concert of choirs of secondary schools of Nairobi) that brought together students from different denominations to celebrate peace, love, and peaceful cohesion. The festival was a joyful moment for students to sing for peace as a school. During the festival, YOUNIB took the…
The YOUNIB brings hope to girls in primary schools in informal settlements
In disadvantaged communities like in kasarani county, primary school girls face significant challenges in accessing education. One of these challenges is access to sanitary towels, which is essential for their health and dignity. That’s why the YOUNIB organization launched a program to provide sanitary towels to girls in primary schools located in informal settlements. Recently,…
FLOODING SITUATION IN KENYA WITH YOUNIB
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…
YOUNIB United for Uteruses: Eradicating Period Poverty and Stigma in Nairobi-Kenya
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 AFRICAN CLIMATE SUMMIT NAIROBI-KENYA 2023: A LOOK FROM YOUNIB’S DELEGATE
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 TANZANIA is finally here. Let’s stay there!
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….