Youth Initiative Development Programme

Youth Initiative Development Programme YIDP is a non profit youth led organization based in Kenya YIDP is a non profit organization based in Kenya

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12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

🏉 Mental health doesn't belong in a clinic. It belongs in your gym bag.

“If you want to win on the scoreboard, you have to first win in the mind. Our tools must be practical, non-clinical, and ready for the pitch.” - Oduor Nyang' Oduor, DBA AFRICA. 👟🧠💪🏾

During our first Virtual Roundtable, the retired pro-rugby player and Mental Health Coach at DBA Africa issued a challenge to every coach in Africa: Stop commanding and start connecting.

In this clip, Leeon explains why we must break the "Infrastructure of Silence." From using local dialects in story circles to rotating captaincy to fight player isolation, Leeon is redefining what it means to be a "Tough" coach.

It’s time to move from a culture of suffering in silence to a culture of Resilience through Safety.

🔗 Join the revolution. Register for Roundtable 2 (May 14th):

Register now https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YUH282DFTE-7rRZxbyhQYA
Youth Initiative Development Programme

11/05/2026

No psychological safety? No accreditation.

"Sport is not a luxury; it is a fundamental human right and protection is its prerequisite." - Hugue Ngandeu, UNESCO.

During our first Virtual Roundtable, the Unit Head of Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa issued a historic mandate for the African Arena.

In this clip, Hugue explains why we must move toward a “Labeling & Accreditation Process.” The goal is simple but bold: No sports program or school in Africa should be considered compliant unless it meets verified psychosocial safety standards.

With the UNESCO "Fit for Life" framework, we are bridging the gap between global policy and the grassroots pitch.

🔗 Be part of the architecture. Register for Roundtable 2 (May 14th): Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YUH282DFTE-7rRZxbyhQYA

11/05/2026

🛑 STOP treating our children like "Financial Tickets.

“The glory of 10 years on the pitch should not lead to 30 years of a troubled life.”- Dr. Pamela Kaithuru.⚽️🧠

During our first Virtual Roundtable, the President of ISSUP Kenya Chapter issued a powerful wake-up call to Africa. We see the talent, we see the speed, but are we seeing the "Invisible Injury"?

In this video, Dr. Pamela explains why we must move from building stadiums to building Sanctuaries of Resilience. To save the champion, we MUST first save the child. ✊🏾💚

Watch, listen, and share. Let’s break the Infrastructure of Silence together! 📈✨

🔗 Don’t miss Roundtable 2 on May 14th:

Register here; https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YUH282DFTE-7rRZxbyhQYA



ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals

🎓 STUDY ONLINE WITH UP TO 80% SCHOLARSHIP!The Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) has partnered with Unicaf to...
08/04/2026

🎓 STUDY ONLINE WITH UP TO 80% SCHOLARSHIP!

The Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) has partnered with Unicaf to open doors for young people across Kenya and Africa 🌍

You can now earn an internationally recognised:
✔️ Bachelor’s Degree
✔️ Master’s Degree
✔️ PhD

💡 Why apply?
✅ Up to 80% scholarship
✅ Flexible online learning (study anytime, anywhere)
✅ Study with top UK & African universities
✅ Full academic support

🎯 This is your chance to transform your future through education!

👉 Apply now: https://link.unicaf.org/yidp

📢 Tag a friend who needs this opportunity!

3 DAYS TO GO! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY? The banners are printed. The marshals are trained. The leaders are aware. N...
05/03/2026

3 DAYS TO GO! ARE YOU READY TO MAKE HISTORY?

The banners are printed. The marshals are trained. The leaders are aware. Now, we just need YOU.

Final Checklist for Sunday, March 8th:
📍 Where: Lexo Petrol Station, Njiru (Convergence Point).
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM (Assembly) | 7:00 AM (March Starts).
🏁 End Point: St. Dominic Primary School for the Forum & Clinic.

👕 Dress Code: Purple, White, or your March for Dignity Branded T-shirt!

💧 Stay Hydrated: Water stations will be available along the 1.5 KM route.

Invite 5 friends. Bring your neighbor. Let’s fill the streets of Njiru with Hope and Justice

16/01/2026

Mental health is abstract. It is hard for a 12-year-old to look at you and say, "Mother, I am experiencing acute performance anxiety."

Instead, they slam doors. Or they go silent. Or they fidget.

At YIDP, we use a metaphor to help parents understand: The Mind Ball.

Imagine your child walks through the front door carrying an invisible ball. This ball represents their emotional state.

🪨 Sometimes it is LEAD: Heavy. Sad. Hard to move.
🔥 Sometimes it is FIRE: Hot. Angry. Dangerous to touch.
🌀 Sometimes it is SPINNING: Anxious. Confused. Dizzying.

PARENT, HERE IS YOUR ROLE:

Your instinct is to grab the ball from them. You want to extinguish the fire or carry the weight for them because you love them.

🛑 Don't.

If you carry it for them, they never grow the muscles to carry it themselves.

Create an environment, a "Safe Harbor", where they can safely set the ball down, look at it with you, and decide what to do next.

📖 Learn how to facilitate this process in our new MIND BALL PARENT GUIDE.

🧠 We train the Hardware. Why do we ignore the Software?In youth sports and education, we spend millions on the "Hardware...
11/01/2026

🧠 We train the Hardware. Why do we ignore the Software?

In youth sports and education, we spend millions on the "Hardware", speed, strength, facilities, and tutors. But we often neglect the "Software", emotional regulation, focus, and resilience.

The result? 📉 Academic underperformance, athletic burnout, and behavioral crises.

The Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) presents the Mind Ball Framework.

It is a simple, scalable system from Kenya designed to build mental resilience. We treat mental states like a ball tangible, visible, and controllable.

We teach youth, parents, and educators to navigate the 4 Zones:

🔴 RED ZONE: Hyper-Arousal (Anger, Aggression)
🟡 YELLOW ZONE: Anxiety (Nerves, Overthinking)
🔵 BLUE ZONE: Hypo-Arousal (Sadness, Fatigue)
🟢 GREEN ZONE: Optimal State (Flow, Mastery)

We are looking for schools, clubs, and corporate partners to help us scale this "Whole-Community Approach."

Let’s upgrade the software of the next generation.

📩 Message us to learn how to bring the Mind Ball Framework to your institution.

As the sun rises on 2026, we at the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) and the Coalition for Digital Educatio...
01/01/2026

As the sun rises on 2026, we at the Youth Initiative Development Programme (YIDP) and the Coalition for Digital Education Wellness (CDEW) are filled with renewed purpose.

This year is pivotal. It is the year of our Global Digital Wellness Summit. It is the year we move from conversation to action, safeguarding our mental health, fighting NCDs, and ensuring technology serves our humanity.

To our partners, parents, educators, and the youth:

Let us make 2026 the year we master the art to Play, Pause, and Thrive.

We wish you a year of meaningful connections, healthy boundaries, and profound growth.

Happy New Year!

As we celebrate the festive season, the team at YIDP and the Coalition for Digital Education Wellness wishes you a Merry...
23/12/2025

As we celebrate the festive season, the team at YIDP and the Coalition for Digital Education Wellness wishes you a Merry Christmas filled with meaningful connections.

In the spirit of "Digital Wellness," we encourage you to:
✅ Put the screens away during family dinner.
✅ Focus on "Human Calories", real conversations and laughter.
✅ Give your mind the gift of a digital rest.

Thank you for being part of our journey to build a healthier digital landscape in Kenya. May your holiday be offline, present, and joyful!

🛑 REAL TALK: THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE. IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP. 🛑 is here, and the latest data from the NSDCC is a loud alarm...
01/12/2025

🛑 REAL TALK: THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE. IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP. 🛑

is here, and the latest data from the NSDCC is a loud alarm bell for our generation. 🔔

We thought we were winning, but the reality on the ground has changed.

📈 New HIV infections have risen by 19% in the last year.
💔 21,007 lives were lost to AIDS-related deaths in 2024 alone.

Here is the hard truth we need to face:

The virus is targeting US. The bulk of these new infections are young people aged 15 to 34.

👉 If you are in Nairobi, Migori, or Kisumu, you are in the eye of the storm. Nairobi alone recorded over 3,000 new cases.

👉 Ladies, we need to talk. Prevalence among females is double that of males (4.0% vs 2.0%). We must protect ourselves.

BUT THIS IS NOT A HOPELESS STORY. 💪

While some areas are surging, counties like Kisii, Machakos, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet have recorded a massive 75% DROP in new infections.

Proof that it CAN be done. Proof that WE can do it.

This World AIDS Day, Youth Initiative Development Programme is calling for a revolution in how we handle our health. The government is calling for "county-led interventions," but we are calling for YOUTH-LED RESPONSIBILITY.

Your Action Plan for 2025:

1️⃣ Get Tested. Stop guessing. Know your status.
2️⃣ Use Protection. Every single time.
3️⃣ Stick to Treatment. If you are positive, U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). Stay on your meds.
4️⃣ Stop the Stigma. Stigma kills faster than the virus. Support your friends.

We are the generation with the information. We are the generation with the tools. Let's be the generation that finally shuts this door. 🚪🔒

It starts with YOU.

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10616
Mbari Ya Njiru
00200

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

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