COUNTY BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

profile · synthesized from sources

Sustainable Youth Network-Kenya (SYNK) is a youth-led NGO that empowers young people in Kenya to drive sustainable development. They achieve this through advocacy, capacity building, and innovative initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods and civic engagement. SYNK operates across five key thematic areas including health, peace & security, climate change, regional integration, and affordable energy.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

10,000 Trees Initiative

Youth volunteers plant trees across five counties to contribute to climate action and environmental restoration.

Affordable Energy Programs

Advocating for access to clean, affordable energy through renewable solutions like solar, biogas, and energy-efficient technologies, providing energy literacy, and supporting youth-led green businesses.

Climate Change Programs

Engaging youth in climate action through tree planting, clean-up drives, climate education, sustainable agriculture, fostering climate resilience, and supporting green entrepreneurship.

Health Programs

Comprehensive programs addressing mental health awareness, sexual and reproductive health education, nutrition, disease prevention, peer counseling, and support groups for drug and substance abuse.

Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Provides mental health education, counseling services, and peer support networks to youth.

Peace & Security Programs

Training in conflict resolution, peace education, mediation skills, community dialogues to foster social cohesion, prevent radicalization, and promote peaceful communities.

Regional Integration Programs

Connecting young people across Western Kenya and beyond through youth exchange programs, leadership development, and cultural exhibitions to strengthen cross-border collaboration and understanding.

Skills Training Program

Vocational skills training in renewable energy installation to create pathways to green employment and entrepreneurship.

Youth Peace Summit

Annual summit fostering cross-community dialogue and conflict resolution skills among young peacebuilders.

activities · 5 groups

what they do

Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
- Climate action and environmental stewardship
  
  Engages youth in tree planting, clean-up drives, climate education, and sustainable agriculture; supported 10,000 trees planted across five counties in Western Kenya to promote climate resilience and environmental restoration.
Rural Renewable Energy Access 1 activity
- Green entrepreneurship and renewable energy advocacy
  
  Advocates for clean, affordable energy through renewable solutions like solar and biogas, delivers energy literacy programs, and supports youth-led green businesses and vocational training in renewable energy installation.
Youth Psychosocial Support and Life Skills 1 activity
- Youth health promotion and mental health support
  
  Provides mental health education, counseling services, peer support networks, and sexual and reproductive health education to over 3,000 youth across Western Kenya, including support groups for substance abuse prevention.
Community-Led Peacebuilding & Conflict Mediation 1 activity
- Youth peacebuilding and conflict resolution
  
  Trains youth in conflict resolution, peace education, and mediation, and organizes community dialogues and annual Peace Summits—such as one in Bungoma with over 200 participants—to promote social cohesion and prevent radicalization.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Youth skills and leadership development
  
  Equips young people with skills, knowledge, and leadership opportunities to become active agents of transformation in their communities, including through regional exchange programs and leadership training.