Our programs

Four programs, one route from talent to paid work.

CYEF's programs are designed as a connected ecosystem: a young person may begin on a stage, a football pitch, a hockey field, a classroom or a conservation event, then move toward mentorship, visibility, scholarships and livelihoods.

Chipukeezy engaging young people and partners during a talent development conversation

Talent Development Program

Creative talent needs more than applause.

This pillar nurtures comedians, musicians, creators, storytellers and performers through mentorship, live performance opportunities, industry exposure, bootcamps, masterclasses and media platforms.

Chipukeezy Comedy Club as an incubator for emerging comedians and performers.
The Chipukeezy Show as a national platform for visibility and growth.
Empower Msanii as a creative-industries pathway for training, funding, mentoring and market access.

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Chipukizi Football Club team members on the field

Sports for Development Program

Sport builds discipline, character, exposure and pathways.

CYEF uses sport to identify talented young people from vulnerable communities and connect them to structured training, mentorship, scholarships, scouts, clubs, academies and professional opportunities.

Chipukizi FC for football talent development.
St. Martin De Porres Hockey Team for school-based athletic growth.
City Park Six Tournament Initiative for frequent, accessible competitive exposure.

Learners and mentors gathered at St. Martin's School

Education Program

Education remains one of the strongest doors to opportunity.

CYEF's education pillar supports vulnerable children through St. Martin De Porres School in Tala, holistic learning, sports and talent development and scholarships for young people who demonstrate promise in academics, sport or the creative arts.

St. Martin De Porres School, Tala, Machakos County.
Scholarships and educational opportunities for talented, vulnerable young people.
Holistic learning that recognizes academic, athletic and creative potential.

St. Martin's program

A learner tending a kitchen garden for climate action

Sports for Conservation Program

Every game can grow talent and trees.

Anchored in partnership with Green Generation Initiative, this pillar combines football, tournaments and community engagement with tree planting, eco-literacy and conservation action.

Tree planting through sports and community events.
Conservation education for learners and youth participants.
Youth leadership around the planet they will inherit.

Sports for Conservation

Sport for Development

Turning football activity into funder-ready youth outcomes.

CYEF's sport work is built for INGO and foundation partnerships through gender-responsive design, safeguarding, MEAL and clear local implementation roles.

The programs with the longest track record are detailed on the flagship programs page.

Protection

Safeguarding visible from the start.

Sport programs need clear conduct expectations, supervised access, consent, reporting pathways and safe media practices before scale.

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Evidence

Measured activity, feedback and stories.

Registers, activity logs, participant feedback, outcome indicators and consented stories help partners understand what changed and what should improve next.

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Program videos