OUR APPROACH
Our Approach
Youth-Led Community Systems Strengthening
At CYAN Kenya, we strengthen existing community systems rather than creating parallel structures, enabling adolescents and young people to lead change alongside communities, service providers, and public institutions.
Our approach integrates youth leadership, systems strengthening, advocacy, and evidence generation to advance the health, rights, livelihoods, and civic participation of young people.
Our Model
Youth Leadership
We empower adolescents and young people as peer educators, researchers, advocates, and decision-makers who drive solutions to challenges affecting their lives.
Community Systems Strengthening
We work through existing community structures and institutions to improve access to services, accountability, sustainability, and local ownership.
Advocacy & Accountability
We support young people to influence decisions, engage duty-bearers, and strengthen accountability for responsive and inclusive development.
Evidence for Action
We engage young people in research and learning processes that inform programmes, advocacy, and policy influence.
Cross-Cutting Approaches
Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) & Social and Behaviour Change (SBC)
Across all our programmes, we apply a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) approaches to promote rights, address harmful norms, and create supportive environments for lasting change.
Community Platforms
Youth Peer Providers & Educators
Peer education, mentorship, referrals, and behaviour change support.
Youth Advocacy Committees
Civic engagement, social accountability, and policy advocacy.
Community Advisory Boards
Community ownership, programme co-design, oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
Community Health Promoters (CHPs)
Community outreach, referrals, and service linkages.
Youth Savings & Livelihood Groups
Financial resilience, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.