TUZO YETU
FOUNDATION
Community Empowerment, Kangemi
— One Child, One Family, One Community at a Time.
Welcome!
Tuzo Yetu” is a Kiswahili phrase meaning “Our Prize” or “Our Reward,” symbolizing collective value, dignity, and shared achievement within the community.
Legal status
Registration Status:
Community-Based Organization (CBO)
Supervising Authority:
Nairobi County Director of Social Services
"The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members."
— Mahatma
Gandhi.
Program / 01
We create safe child-friendly spaces, train caregivers on safeguarding practices, and raise awareness across Kangemi through school visits, community campaigns, and mentorship to protect every child’s right to grow up in safety and dignity.
Program / 02
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Through community wellness hubs, we offer counseling services, train peer educators, and facilitate monthly youth mental health workshops in schools and groups, ensuring safe, stigma-free spaces for emotional healing and support.
Program / 03
We provide dignity kits, conduct menstrual health education in schools, and host community forums that break taboos, raise awareness, and empower girls to manage their periods with knowledge, confidence, and respect for their dignity.
Program / 04
Our SRH programs equip youth with age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health education, encourage parent-child dialogue, and connect communities with mobile clinics offering essential services in a safe, respectful environment.
Program / 05
We promote dignity and care for elders and persons with disabilities through wellness programs, social support networks, inclusive community events, and advocacy for equitable access, participation, and age-friendly public services.
Program / 06
Using sport as a tool for change, we organize structured youth activities that promote teamwork, gender equity, mental wellness, and child protection while training mentors to guide and refer vulnerable youth in need of further support.
- 1. Establish community-based sports activities that provide safe, structured environments for children and youth.
- 2. Use sports to foster discipline, teamwork, and non-violent conflict resolution.
- 3. Promote positive social behaviours, respect, and gender equity through inclusive sports programs.
- 4. Train coaches and peer mentors to identify, support, and refer children experiencing protection risks.
- 5. Integrate child rights, mental health, and life skills messaging into sports and recreational events.
Mission statement
Our mission is to provide the best services.
To promote the safety and well-being of children, youth, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities in Kangemi through inclusive, accessible psychosocial support, mental health awareness, menstrual hygiene education, and reproductive health services.
Core values
• Dignity
• Inclusivity
• Integrity
• Community
• Empowerment
• Equity
• Non-discrimination
