Empowering Youth, Building innovation, Transforming Communities.
Makele Youth Development Journey equips young people with skills, innovation and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Our Story
A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR EMPOWERING THE YOUTH
Makele Youth Development Journey (MYDJ) began with a simple vision to empower young people with practical skills, creativity, and the confidence to shape their own future.
It was founded in response to the growing need for hands-on learning opportunities that connect education with real-life challenges in communities. From its early stages, the initiative focused on technical skills training, environmental innovation, and youth entrepreneurship using locally available resources to inspire practical problem-solving.
Over time, it has grown into a platform where young people come together to learn, create, and develop solutions that address both economic and environmental challenges. Today, Makele Youth Development Journey continues to build a generation of innovative and responsible youth who are committed to transforming their communities through skills, teamwork, and sustainable development.
Partners & Certifications
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What we do
Youth Entrepreneurship
Through training, mentorship and collaborative learning, Makele Youth inspires a new generation of creative problem solvers committed to social and environmental change.
Environmental innovation
A youth led Environmental innovation initiative that focuses on driving practical environmental solutions through creativity, innovation and hands-on learning.
Technical Skills Training
Practical skills development program dedicated to equipping young people with hands on technical and vocational competences for self-reliance and employment.
Community Development
Community-focused initiatives that empower young people to actively participate in building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Climate & Green Solutions
Through hands-on innovation, training, and community engagement, we empower youth to lead the transition toward a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future.
The Goal
Makele Youth Development Journey has an ambitious goal of raising the visibility of skills in over 4000 talented, curious, creative, and innovative young people by the end of 2022. We believe that their invisible abilities and their inner potential can be linked to the labor market and self-employment through our transformational program and eventually become community changers.
Makele Youth Transformational Program develops an entrepreneurship culture in young people using readily available waste materials as a way of conserving our environment so that eventually they can embrace it as their career. This is achieved by promoting equal opportunities to the young people through Non-formal education using waste materials but at the same time offering complimentary between formal and non-formal education.
With the launch of 1000 drop boxes for collection of waste papers , Makele Youth Development Journey aims at empowering FOUR Young People per box bringing the total to 4000 Young people by the end of 2022
4000 Environment Champions Campaign
PARTNERSHIP
Liberty University is renowned globally for its holistic, Christian education. With over 700 programs of study, state-of-the-art technology, and a gifted faculty, Liberty will equip you to enter a competitive job market. As a valued Makele education parter, Liberty University’s acclaimed programs are closer home. Apply here to get a registration waiver and career guidance to help you on your education journey.
A Rewarding Community That Supports Young People
Makele Youth Development Journey believes that there is no quick fix to the many social and economic issues affecting young people given educational and cultural background of every young person.
Operations
How we do it
Clusters
Makele Youth Development Journey transformational Program operates within Clusters.
Volunteers
Our volunteers help to enhance innovation and creativity in young people through...
What they say
Through MYDJ development programs ,I have been able to align myself with my innermost desire to conserve our environment through waste management and recycling activities. My satisfaction is fulfilled when I see the many employment opportunities that are opening for many of us young people. It strengthens my hope and resilience to keep working hard every day. There is hope for young people and our future is bright .
Patricia Makele
Environmental Science Student, University of Nairobi
Since I joined Makele Youth Development Journey four years ago, it has been a transformational journey that has enriched my life and renewed my hope for a better future. MYDJ understands the immense potential of youth driving a positive change, and they have built their entire approach around harnessing this potential. I am humbled to be part of this transformational journey. Let's come together as young people and become better.
Bill Omambia
IT Student, Strathmore University
MY DJ was the polishing tool to kick start my career.Having been a creative and innovative student ,I needed an opportunity to host and nurture my ideas . MY DJ did way more than I anticipated by giving me real life market skills that I didn't get to experience in school and even connecting me to opportunities aligned to my gifts.
Travor Shimoli
Business Graduate, Kenyatta University
I joined the Makele Youth Development program two years ago and what I love most is how the program has strengthened the desire in me to conserve the environment through waste management and recycling activities , which has equally given us an opportunity to employ ourselves. keep going MY DJ
Simiyu Oscar Okara
Economics Student, University of Nairobi
Through the Makele Youth Development program , I have been able to bring out my inner abilities in addition to strengthening my social networks and an opportunity to work. The program is for the young people out there that are feeling discouraged and hopeless. MYDJ is the place to be.
Jackson Mbithi Musau
Commerce Graduate, Dr Bhim Rao Ambukadar University, India.
Through Makele Youth, where I am the Captain of MWAPARI, I have built skills in voice-over and public speaking. I enjoy acting, sports, and the arts, which have shaped me into a disciplined, outgoing, and hardworking team player. Guided by my faith, I aim to promote a healthier, sustainable future and keep creating positive change with Makele Youth.
Talia Gatama
Psychology student, Kenyatta University
I have been a part of Makele Youth Development Journey for 3 years, which has not only been a Professional journey but a transformative one. My personal commitment to environmental conservation & sustainable waste management has not only improved but also to the extent of neighboring communities. The motivation has inspired us, the youth, to take responsibility for our future by adopting an entrepreneurship culture. Through their programs, I have learned practical engagement in matters concerning the environment which include recycling, tree nurturing & care, waste reduction, and eco-friendly practices that empower us to protect our surroundings. Makele Youth Development Journey is more than just an NGO — it is a movement that nurtures responsibility, innovation, and hope for an innovative & greener tomorrow.
Dennis Kioko
Environmentalist & Entrepreneur
I'm Sinclair Mumbi, a Bachelor of Commerce student at Kenyatta University and a German student at the Goethe Institute. I'm also the Captain of TWIP - Turning Wooden Waste into Products - at Makele Youth. I'm passionate about creating value from waste, theatre production, and working with young people to build sustainable solutions for our communities. Through Makele Youth, I've had the opportunity to contribute to projects that promote environmental conservation, creativity, and youth empowerment.
Sinclair Mumbi
Bachelor of Commerce student, Kenyatta University
The journey I have walked with Makele Youth Development Journey has been one of the most impactful & transformational experiences of my life. Since the start of this lucrative initiative, the youth’s dedication to empowering young people while tackling environmental and waste management challenges has been truly inspiring. Through their initiatives, I have witnessed young people in society, transform waste into beauty, and awareness into action. I have been equipped & mentored by various environmental champions with practical skills to protect our environment creating sustainable livelihoods. I am living proof that Makele Youth Development Journey leads the way for young people through giving the right tools and guidance leading the way to a cleaner, greener & brighter future."
Paul Aseli
Trainee Advocate, Kenya School of Law.