Our Vision
To inform, inspire and transform our community
About Us
Empowering Young People. Nurturing Potential. Building Stronger Communities.
Maisha Yangu Organization (MYO) is a community-based organization in Kawangware, Nairobi, dedicated to empowering children and young people through education, mentorship, talent development and community-based programs. We create safe and supportive spaces where young people can learn, discover their potential and build the confidence and skills they need for the future.
Our Journey
From a simple idea to a lasting impact
When It Began
A vision to create a safe space for young people
Maisha Yangu Organization (MYO) was founded in 2020 by Buken Onyango and Merline Ndolo. The organization grew from their desire to create a safe and supportive space where children could express themselves freely, explore their creativity and feel valued and cared for.
As they worked with young people, they saw the importance of supporting not only their creativity but also their learning, personal growth and overall development. This vision became the foundation of MYO’s work: walking alongside children and young people, nurturing their potential and creating opportunities for them to shape their futures.
Growth
From a safe space to a growing community program
As MYO grew, we realised that children needed more than a place to express themselves. Education became an important part of our work, leading to the launch of the After school support. Over time, we expanded into a range of programs supporting children’s academic, personal and social development.
Today
Growing alongside the community
Today, Maisha Yangu Organization (MYO) works with children and young people in Kawangware through education, mentorship, talent development and community programs. We create safe spaces for learning, support children academically, providing mentorship and nurture talents.
We also work with parents, volunteers, schools and community members because supporting a young person is a shared responsibility.
Today we run several programs under four core pillars:
Education
- After School Support
- Vacation Bible Study
- Digital Literacy
- Distant Parenting
Personality
- One-on-One Sessions
- Group Therapy
- School Mentorship
Talent
- Art
- Craft
- Guitar
- Chess
- Football
- Flag Football
- Music
- Dance
Community
- African Money Map Training
- Dads Cafe
- Community Outreach
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Mission
To empower children and youth with education, mentorship, and creative expression, inspiring them to become positive change-makers in their communities
Our Core Values
Interdependability, Empowerment, Compassion & Passion, Integrity and Unity through Christ
Model
Theory of Change
Maisha Yangu Organization's vision is to inform, inspire, and transform our community. Through our holistic approach, “The Theory of Change,” we create a safe and supportive platform where children can express their ideas, explore their potential, and develop solutions to the challenges they face. We equip them with essential skills for academic success and life beyond the classroom, while guiding each child to discover, develop, and nurture their unique talents.
Learning support
Trusted mentors
Community ownership
Young people who are supported, skilled, and confident
Sustainable Development Goals
Our Concept
Our Concept: The School of Life
Our programs walk alongside students through every stage of growth, helping them find their path in life and their place in society. Each program is age-appropriate and designed to complement the others, creating a comprehensive support system that adapts to each child's evolving needs.
From health and ICT to entrepreneurship and the arts, we cover diverse subjects that nurture both physical and mental talents. Our goal is to help each child develop a resilient personality, ready to face future challenges with confidence and competence.
Subjects & Topics We Cover
Health
ICT
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Environment
Family
Empowerment
Marketing
Stress Mgmt
Art
Music
When creating educational programs, we take great care to integrate the following characteristics:
Inclusive & Team Oriented
Practical & Playful
Modern & Innovative
Leadership Message
A word from our leadership
Maisha Yangu Organization was born from a simple belief: meaningful change begins when we choose to walk alongside people, not simply work around them.
Kawangware is more than the place where we run our programs — it is the community we know, the people we learn from, and the place we call home. Every day, we see the potential in children and young people, even when circumstances make that potential difficult to see.
Our role is to create spaces where that potential can grow: where a child can receive support with their education, find someone who will listen, discover a talent, build confidence, or simply have a safe place to belong.
We do not believe we can solve every challenge. But we believe in showing up consistently, listening carefully, working together, and doing what we can with the resources we have.
As we look ahead, our commitment remains the same — to walk alongside children, young people, families, and the wider Kawangware community, creating opportunities for people to learn, grow, and believe in what is possible.
— Leadership, Maisha Yangu Organization
