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YOUNG AFRICAN TORCH BEARERS ASSOCIATION
— · EIN · yatbakenya.co.ke
profile · synthesized from sources

Young African Torch Bearers Association (YATBA) empowers youth across Africa through leadership development, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship programs. The organization equips young people aged 18–35 with skills in governance, entrepreneurship, and sustainability through training, mentorship, and community projects. YATBA operates in all 47 counties of Kenya and supports youth-led initiatives that drive local transformation.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Civic Leadership Forum
Workshops on governance, constitutional rights, policy advocacy, and youth participation in democratic processes.
Community Service Days
Organized volunteer events involving health drives, school renovations, and feeding programs in underserved communities.
Digital Skills Bootcamp
Hands-on training in digital literacy, coding, graphic design, and social media management for economic empowerment.
Enterprise Development
Entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and seed funding guidance to support youth-led businesses.
Green Champions
Environmental projects including tree planting, clean-up campaigns, and sustainability education across Kenya.
Innovation Hub
Platform for young innovators to develop and launch technology-driven solutions to community challenges.
Leadership Academy
Intensive training program for young leaders aged 18–35 focusing on critical thinking, public speaking, and decision-making skills.
Mentorship Network
One-on-one guidance connecting emerging leaders with experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Digital Skills Training for Youth 2 activities
    • Digital Skills Bootcamp
      Provides hands-on Digital Skills Bootcamp training in coding, digital literacy, graphic design, and social media management for youth to enhance employability and digital inclusion.
    • Innovation Hub for youth technologists
      Operates an Innovation Hub that supports young innovators in prototyping and launching technology-based solutions to community challenges.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 2 activities
    • Enterprise Development support
      Offers Enterprise Development services including business mentorship, seed funding guidance, and entrepreneurship training to support young people in launching and growing businesses.
    • Leadership Academy training program
      Operates an intensive Leadership Academy that trains young leaders aged 18–35 in critical thinking, public speaking, and decision-making skills. The program is part of a broader effort to build leadership capacity among youth across Kenya.
  • Climate Policy Advocacy & Finance Mobilization 1 activity
    • Climate Action Network for African youth
      Operates a Climate Action Network that connects young environmentalists across Africa to coordinate climate campaigns and share strategies for environmental advocacy.
  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
    • Green Champions environmental projects
      Implements Green Champions projects focused on tree planting, clean-up exercises, and sustainability education campaigns to promote environmental conservation and climate action across Kenya.
  • Field-Based Community Development Programs 1 activity
    • Membership structure and payment system
      Offers multiple membership tiers (Regular, Platinum, Gold) and enables secure membership payments via M-Pesa, facilitating broad participation across Kenya.
  • Community Environmental Education & Solution Scaling 1 activity
    • Sustainability Education programs
      Delivers community-based Sustainability Education programs covering sustainable living, waste management, and renewable energy to promote environmental awareness and action.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Civic Leadership Forums on governance and policy
      Conducts Civic Leadership Forums—workshops and forums that educate youth on governance, constitutional rights, policy advocacy, and participation in public affairs at county and national levels.
    • Community Service Days
      Organizes Community Service Days involving volunteer-driven health drives, school renovations, and feeding programs in underserved communities across all 47 counties in Kenya.
    • Mentorship Network for emerging leaders
      Runs a Mentorship Network that pairs emerging leaders with experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for individualized guidance and support in personal and professional development.
    • Volunteer coordination across Kenya
      Coordinates volunteer recruitment and mobilizes community service activities in all 47 counties of Kenya, supporting nationwide program delivery.
    • Youth-led Advocacy Campaigns
      Supports youth-led advocacy initiatives promoting policy change, civic education, and human rights awareness across Kenya at both county and national levels.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • 15+ Partner Organizations Partner — Works with over 15 partner organizations.
  • M-Pesa Partner — Payment partner enabling secure mobile transactions for membership fees.
  • Partner Partner — Lists 'Partner' as an option on the registration page, indicating a formal partnership pathway with the organization.
  • all 47 counties in Kenya Partner — Coordinates volunteer recruitment and community service events across all 47 counties in Kenya.