Flagship programs

St. Martin's School, Chipukizi FC and the Comedy Club.

These programs give donors, partners and youth a clear view of what CYEF does on the ground.

Graduation celebration at St. Martin's De Porres School

Education

St. Martin De Porres School - Tala

A school established to nurture children from vulnerable backgrounds through quality, holistic education in Tala, Machakos County. The school combines academics, sport and talent development so learners can discover academic, athletic and creative potential.

  • Quality learning for vulnerable children
  • Academics, sport, talent and life skills in one environment
  • Located in Tala, Machakos County
Chipukizi FC players gathered on the field

Sports

Chipukizi Football Club

A football talent development platform that identifies talented footballers from vulnerable communities and nurtures them through structured training, mentorship and exposure to scouts and clubs.

  • Structured football training and youth mentorship
  • Links to scholarships, academies, clubs and professional pathways
  • Sports activity connected to conservation and community engagement
CYEF leadership and partners during a school engagement

Creative arts

Chipukeezy Comedy Club

An incubator platform that identifies and nurtures emerging comedians and performers through mentorship, live performance opportunities and exposure to the entertainment industry.

  • Mentorship for emerging comedians and performers
  • Live performance opportunities
  • Connection to wider media and entertainment platforms
Young adults receiving financial literacy support

Creative economy

Empower Msanii

CYEF's flagship creative-industries program takes artists from their first training session through to funding, then connects them to paid work at home and abroad.

  • Training, funding, mentorship and market access
  • Creative enterprise and livelihood support
  • Built as a complete pathway from discovery to opportunity
Community members working on a conservation activity

Climate

Sports for Conservation Campaign

Anchored in partnership with Green Generation Initiative, this work combines football with environmental action, using tournaments and community engagements for tree planting and conservation education.

  • Football-linked tree planting and conservation learning
  • Eco-awareness for learners and youth participants
  • Youth leadership around the planet they will inherit

Flagship videos

Program highlights visitors can watch.

St. Martin's graduation

A celebration of learner growth and transition.

Learner milestone at St. Martin's De Porres School.

Chipukizi FC match moments

Football as a route to discipline and belonging.

Structured sport and mentorship in action.

Greening Schools Initiative

Conservation learning led with Green Generation Initiative.

School-based environmental stewardship.