WHY YOUNG & EMPOWERED?
Young & Empowered was born from a deeply personal place.
Our Co-Founder, Elly, knows firsthand what it feels like to move through adolescence and young adulthood without a clear sense of purpose or direction. Though gifted and capable, he lacked the guidance and structure needed to fully understand his potential—until he found his center again through faith, growth, and self-discovery.
Today, as a father of two sons, that journey fuels his passion. Elly is committed to raising purpose-driven young men—and extending that same opportunity to youth beyond his own home. Young & Empowered exists to give young people what he once needed: mentorship, positive role models, faith-rooted values, and a clear vision for their lives—so purpose is not delayed, and potential is not wasted.
THE YOUNG & EMPOWERED EXPERIENCE
Young & Empowered is a 3-month annual mentorship and empowerment cohort. While the program runs for three months, participants receive year-round support through our Nourish initiative.
Each cohort includes:
- Mentorship & Empowerment Classes
Over the course of three months, participants engage in structured mentorship and empowerment sessions focused on leadership, character development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, faith, and life skills—providing guidance during a critical stage of growth.
- Nourish Integration (Year-Round Support)
We recognized that mentorship is only effective when a child’s basic needs are met. That’s why we integrate our Nourish program with our empowerment initiatives—ensuring youth receive consistent access to meals alongside mentorship and life-skills development.
- Community & Accountability
Participants journey together during the cohort, building peer support, confidence, and accountability that extends beyond the program period.
- Graduation & Recognition
Each 3-month cohort concludes with a graduation ceremony, celebrating growth, commitment, and the foundation laid for purpose-driven lives.
We host one cohort per year, allowing us to walk closely with each group of youth and ensure meaningful, lasting impact.
YOUNG & EMPOWERED BY LOCATION
We equip youth with the tools schools don’t always provide—preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
KENYA 🇰🇪
Young & Empowered operates in Kenya, serving youth in underserved slum communities through mentorship and life-skills training. The program focuses on character development, leadership, mindset growth, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mental health, hygiene, and other practical skills—areas often not taught in school but essential for life beyond the classroom.
Through purpose-driven mentorship, we help youth build confidence, broaden their vision, and recognize their God-given potential. Young & Empowered is intentionally integrated with our Nourish program, ensuring youth receive consistent meals alongside guidance—because growth begins when both basic needs and mentorship are met.
Building confident leaders for tomorrow 🚀
EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION 🌱
Be the reason a young person gains purpose, skills, and guidance to rise beyond their circumstances.