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KCYPS unites youth-led organisations, activists, and peacebuilders with government and civil society to advance the Youth, Peace and Security agenda across Kenya.
ORGANISING YOUNG PEACEBUILDERS
ACROSS KENYA’S 47 COUNTIES
The Kenya Coalition on Youth, Peace, and Security (KCYPS)
KCYPS is an umbrella organisation of youth-led organisations advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda across Kenya.
It is committed to collective organising and advocacy for the advancement of youth development, peace, and security in Kenya.
This coalition is a host for youth-led organisations, activists, advocates, and peacebuilders working with government officials and national civil society organisations.
The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Agenda
The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda is a global framework that recognises the crucial role of young people in promoting and maintaining peace and security.
The agenda emerged as a response to the distinct challenges faced by youth in conflict-affected areas, and aims to empower young people as key contributors to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, adopted in 2015, was a landmark development that formally acknowledged the importance of youth in maintaining and promoting international peace and security.
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Every donation strengthens youth-led advocacy, training, and dialogue that keep the Youth, Peace and Security agenda moving forward in Kenya’s counties and at the national level.
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YPS Fridays
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YPS Friday is a vibrant online space pulsating with the energy of youth activism and advocacy, where the discussion revolves around the crucial themes of peace and security. With its weekly gatherings,…
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Consultancies
This project consults the youth of Kenya on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda, especially in informing the process of developing a National Action Plan (NAP) — helping ensure a coordinated,…
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Youth Empowerment
The coalition is profoundly committed to empowering youth, recognising them as valuable agents of change in peacebuilding efforts. It provides platforms and opportunities for young people to actively engage in peace and security initiatives.
Inclusivity
The coalition involves diverse youth groups from different backgrounds, regions, and ethnicities across Kenya, ensuring a broad representation of youth voices in peacebuilding discussions and actions.
Equality and Equity
The coalition upholds equality and equity, advocating for fair treatment and opportunities for all youth regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status, so every voice counts in matters of peace and security.
Non-Violence
A cornerstone of the coalition's values is the promotion of non-violence — encouraging peaceful methods of conflict resolution and rejecting violence as a means to achieve peace.
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Updates from our advocacy, convenings, and partnerships advancing youth-led peace across Kenya.
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