Youth Empowerment Group Bokole - Yegb

17/11/2025

Last week marked a highly successful milestone under our Mental Health Innovation theme in the Minds and Skills of Life Mtaani (MSLM) program. We engaged sports spaces across Changamwe Subcounty, reaching youths aged 18–35 and using sports as a creative platform for healing, connection, and positive expression.

A total of 8 teams were nominated and selected after meeting the program’s purpose and criteria. We trained them on essential life skills, achieving a combined participation of over 300 youths. The sessions focused on key components including community resource mobilization, network and relationship building, and self-reliance as pathways for creative solutions to youth challenges.

Through this engagement, we contributed to advancing key Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being (Mental Health)

SDG 1: End Poverty

SDG 11: Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Communities

SDG 8: Sustainable Livelihoods and Decent Work

Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) remains committed to safeguarding the mental well-being of young people and strengthening community resilience.

“Together in the Move under MSLM Ujuzi Mashinani, Mafanikio Mashinani.”

08/11/2025

Harnessing Sports for Mental Health Innovation ⚽🌱

Yesterday, we engaged with youth at the Changamwe CDF Stadium space in Magongo Primary, where Nyota FC and their coaches have been using football as a powerful platform to create awareness on substance and drug use disorders. It was inspiring to witness how young people are using sports not only as recreation, but as a tool for healing, connection, and building resilience.

Through our Mental Health Innovation Program, we are committed to strengthening such community-driven spaces promoting:
Resource utilization
Networking and relationship building
Self-reliance and independence
Personal growth and self-enhancement

These engagements continue to reaffirm that local, youth-led initiatives are key in shaping healthier and more empowered communities.

08/11/2025

Harnessing Sports for Mental Health Innovation ⚽🌱

Yesterday, we engaged with youth at the Changamwe CDF Stadium space in Magongo Primary, where Nyota FC and their coaches have been using football as a powerful platform to create awareness on substance and drug use disorders. It was inspiring to witness how young people are using sports not only as recreation, but as a tool for healing, connection, and building resilience.

Through our Mental Health Innovation Program, we are committed to strengthening such community-driven spaces promoting:

Resource utilization
Networking and relationship building
Self-reliance and independence
Personal growth and self-enhancement.

These engagements continue to reaffirm that local, youth-led initiatives are key in shaping healthier and more empowered communities.

06/11/2025

Empowering Women Through Sports & Mental Health Innovation 🏐🏆

Today, YEGB engaged with Asmatt Volleyballers at Ahmed Shahame Technical Training Institute, and later with La-Masia Football Team in Wayani a supportive platform for fresh opportunity youth to rebuild confidence and purpose through sports.
We were joined by a representative from the Office of the NG-CDF Changamwe Youth Representative, who shared various opportunities and programs available for young people under the CDF structure. This collaboration strengthens our collective goal of opening real pathways for growth, education, and empowerment.

Through the MSLM Program, we continue to position sports as a pathway for mental health innovation recognizing that for many young people, sports are not just games, but safe spaces to cope, heal, and rise above silent struggles such as stress and emotional challenges.
Working at the grassroots helps us understand real experiences and design systems that empower youth and women to lead change.

Our aim is to:
Motivate
Support

Strengthen systems that nurture resilience

05/11/2025

Strengthening Youth Engagement Through Sports, Skills & Mental Well-Being ⚽🌱

Today, the YEGB team engaged with Mabruq FC and Colchester FC in Bokole, Changamwe, as part of preparations for the MSLM (Mind and Skills of Life Mtaani) program roll-out.

This visit focused on:
Introducing the MSLM life-skills and mentorship program
Verifying participant eligibility (18–35 years)
Assessing safe and conducive training spaces
The MSLM program promotes mental health innovation by using sports as a gateway to open dialogue, build trust, and encourage emotional expression among young people. Through football, youth can learn teamwork, leadership, discipline, and constructive problem-solving—skills that strengthen both mental and social well-being.
Key Development Focus Areas:

✅ Life Skills & Mentorship
✅ Mental Health Awareness & Support
✅ Team Building & Collaboration
✅ Community Resource Utilization
✅ Networking & Peer Learning

By working directly with community-based football teams, we are empowering youth to unlock their potential, strengthen their support systems, and build healthier, resilient, and purpose-driven lives.
MSLM: Ujuzi Mtaani, Mafanikio Maishani.

05/11/2025

Strengthening Youth Engagement Through Sports, Skills & Mental Well-Being ⚽🌱

Today, the YEGB team engaged with Mabruq FC and Colchester FC in Bokole, Changamwe, as part of preparations for the MSLM (Mind and Skills of Life Mtaani) program roll-out.

This visit focused on:
Introducing the MSLM life-skills and mentorship program
Verifying participant eligibility (18–35 years)
Assessing safe and conducive training spaces
The MSLM program promotes mental health innovation by using sports as a gateway to open dialogue, build trust, and encourage emotional expression among young people. Through football, youth can learn teamwork, leadership, discipline, and constructive problem-solving—skills that strengthen both mental and social well-being.

Key Development Focus Areas:
✅ Life Skills & Mentorship
✅ Mental Health Awareness & Support
✅ Team Building & Collaboration
✅ Community Resource Utilization
✅ Networking & Peer Learning

By working directly with community-based football teams, we are empowering youth to unlock their potential, strengthen their support systems, and build healthier, resilient, and purpose-driven lives.
MSLM: Ujuzi Mtaani, Mafanikio Maishani.

04/11/2025

Strengthening Youth Partnerships in Changamwe!

Yesterday, the Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) participated in the Adolescent and Young People Technical Working Group (AYP TWG) meeting held at the SCMOH Office, opposite Portreitz Hospital.

The session brought together key organizations within Changamwe Sub-county working to empower and serve young people. Discussions focused on data presentation for FY 2024/2025, highlighting:

✅ Family Planning Uptake
✅ First Antenatal Visits
✅ Post-Abortal Care Services

As YEGB, we shared our achievements, challenges, and recommendations aimed at strengthening collaboration, improving service delivery, and enhancing the well-being of adolescents and youth in our community.

Together, we continue to build a healthier and more empowered generation. 💪✨

28/10/2025

🌍 Community in Action | 💜
On Sunday, 26th October 2025, the “End It Now” Women’s SDA Procession and Gathering united over 200 participants from all SDA churches across Changamwe Subcounty for a powerful community march and sensitization campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and in support of mental health awareness.
The event was organized by the Kenya Coast Field Women Ministry, with key support from Bomu Hospital, the Department of Women and Affirmative Action, and the Government of Kenya. It was graced by the CDF and Office of the MP Changamwe, together with the Area Ward Member of County Administration.
The Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) participated as one of the main stakeholders, playing a vital role in community sensitization, awareness creation, and mobilization throughout the procession. YEGB’s engagement strengthened collaboration among partners and amplified advocacy for gender equality, survivor support, and mental wellness.
The procession began at Corner Chaani and moved through Chaani Hospital, Migadini Mwisho, Portreitz Road, Kwahola, Muranga, and Mwisho Matatu, before concluding at Kambugi Ground, Bokole.
💬 This was more than a procession — it was a movement of faith, resilience, and empowerment.
Together, in the move as we say NO to gender-based violence and YES to dignity, healing, and equality for all.
✊🏽💜

28/10/2025

🌍 Community in Action | 💜
On Sunday, 26th October 2025, the “End It Now” Women’s SDA Procession and Gathering united over 200 participants from all SDA churches across Changamwe Subcounty for a powerful community march and sensitization campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and in support of mental health awareness.

The event was organized by the Kenya Coast Field Women Ministry, with key support from Bomu Hospital, the Department of Women and Affirmative Action, and the Government of Kenya. It was graced by the CDF and Office of the MP Changamwe, together with the Area Ward Member of County Administration.

The Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) participated as one of the main stakeholders, playing a vital role in community sensitization, awareness creation, and mobilization throughout the procession. YEGB’s engagement strengthened collaboration among partners and amplified advocacy for gender equality, survivor support, and mental wellness.

The procession began at Corner Chaani and moved through Chaani Hospital, Migadini Mwisho, Portreitz Road, Kwahola, Muranga, and Mwisho Matatu, before concluding at Kambugi Ground, Bokole.

💬 This was more than a procession it was a movement of faith, resilience, and empowerment.
Together, in the move as we say NO to gender-based violence and YES to dignity, healing, and equality for all.
✊🏽💜

27/10/2025

Hey team 👋🏽,
Great news! 🎉 Pwani Innovation Week 2025 (6th Edition) officially kicked off today! This big event, hosted by our amazing partners at Swahilipot Hub Foundation, celebrates innovation, creativity, and collaboration across the Coast. 🌊💡

For us at Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB), this moment really means a lot. Swahilipot Hub has been our main backbone giving us space, resources, mentorship, and networks that have helped us run programs like MSLM (Mind and Skills of Life Mtaani) and many other youth-led initiatives. 🙌🏽

This week reminds us of how powerful partnerships are in building young innovators, supporting ideas, and creating change in our communities. 💪🏽 It’s also a time for us to learn, connect, and showcase the amazing work we’re doing right here in Bokole, Changamwe, and beyond! 🌍
Let’s keep pushing forward, using our skills and creativity to bring real transformation in our neighborhoods. The future belongs to us, let’s innovate, collaborate, and inspire others along the way. 🌱✨

19/10/2025

Call for Teams: Mental Health & Life Skills Challenge!

The Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) under the MSLM program invites youth teams from Changamwe Subcounty to participate in a Mental Health Innovation Challenge that integrates life skills training.

✅ Who: Upcoming teams of 35–40 youth aged 15–35 who have never benefited from any funding

✅ Sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, etc. (and other forms of sports)

✅ Focus: Life skills, mental resilience, teamwork, leadership, and mental health innovation

✅ Deadline: 26th October 2025 at 11:59 PM EAT

Register your team here: https://tinyurl.com/MSLM-Project

19/10/2025

Call for Teams: Mental Health & Life Skills Challenge!

The Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) under the MSLM program invites youth teams from Changamwe Subcounty to participate in a Mental Health Innovation Challenge that integrates life skills training.

✅ Who: Upcoming teams of 35–40 youth aged 15–35 who have never benefited from any funding

✅ Sports: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Netball, etc. (and other forms of sports)

✅ Focus: Life skills, mental resilience, teamwork, leadership, and mental health innovation

✅ Deadline: 26th October 2025 at 11:59 PM EAT

Register your team here: https://tinyurl.com/MSLM-Project

Team Registration Form for Life Skills Training (1–2 Hour Session) The Youth Empowerment Group Bokole (YEGB) through the Minds and Skills of Life Mtaani (MSLM) project invites sports teams from Changamwe Subcounty to participate in a 1–2 hour Life Skills Training session aimed at enhancing menta...