27/05/2025
Masol Youth Elites Organisation (MYE) is a registered, youth-led, and volunteer-powered Community-Based Organisation operating in Masol Ward, Sigor Constituency – West Pokot County. Founded in 2022, MYE was born out of a deep passion to challenge harmful norms and champion meaningful, inclusive development in pastoral communities.
Our mission is to safeguard the plight of women and children for a safer pastoral community, and our vision is to become a leading incubator for youth, children, and women empowered for social impact.
WHAT WE DO:
At MYE, we implement bold, community-rooted programs designed to address real issues affecting our people. Our key initiatives and approaches include:
1. SCORE Project (Strengthening Community Organisations for Reproductive Equity)
Partner: Youth for a Sustainable World - YSW
Funded by: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Approach:
Capacity strengthening for youth-led CBOs
Community sensitization on reproductive health and rights (RHR)
Policy advocacy for youth inclusion and gender equity
Promoting Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE) in all program areas
2. Kiturut Sessions
Approach:
Led by survivors of FGM and reformed traditional cutters
Creating open, safe spaces for young girls and women to learn about the dangers of FGM and GBV
Engaging men and boys to understand and support the abandonment of harmful practices
Promoting intergenerational dialogue on culture and change
3. School-Based Peer Learning Sessions
Approach:
Empowering students through peer-led discussions on SRHR and anti-GBV advocacy
Supporting girls' leadership and safe learning environments
Encouraging life skills and value-based education for young learners
4. Community Outreach Forums
Approach:
Mobilizing communities for awareness forums, village dialogues, and barazas
Addressing issues like early marriage, school dropout, and harmful cultural norms
Building community structures that protect and uplift the most vulnerable
5. Webinars & Youth Capacity Development Meetings
Approach:
Hosting online and in-person trainings focused on:
Gender mainstreaming in community work
Understanding gender roles and norms in pastoral societies
Equipping youth with life skills such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving
Mentorship and career development for rural youth
Building the confidence and skills needed to lead change
6. Environmental Conservation & Climate Action
Approach:
Tree planting and restoration efforts
Climate education and advocacy targeting youth and local leaders
Promoting climate-resilient practices within community development
We believe that sustainable change is built on inclusion, awareness, and grassroots action. At MYE, we work with elders, young people, women, teachers, and partners to create a future where no girl is cut, no child drops out of school, and no youth is left behind.
We Are Masol Youth Elites.
We Are The Voice Of A Rising Generation.
We Are The Change We Want To See.