Our History
Enabling Economic Opportunities for Youth and Women.
Youth empowerment program initiative (YEPI) was founded in 2014 by a handful of dedicated youth volunteers in order to empower and transform young people aged 16 – 35 who are most at risk for unemployment, poverty and violent extremism in Mombasa, Kenya
The need came out of research; Coastal Kenya has a youth population of over 1.1 million that comes with high energy, innovation, creativity and talents. However, there is an acute shortage of decent job opportunities and current provision of entrepreneurship support to enable youth gain relevant skills and access employment opportunities is insufficient.
Youth unemployment averages 50%, over double the 21% national average. This state disturbs Mombasa County politically, economically and socially which leads in crime, poverty, drug abuse and violent extremism.
How do we unlock the full potential of youth and women led enterprises? How can we support, finance and scale promising business models that successfully contribute to an inclusive economic growth?
In bridging this gap, YEPI brings together youth and women to build skills on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leadership Development and Environmental Conservation.
Mission & Vision
OUR VISION
Enabling economic opportunities for youth and women.
OUR MISSION
To build a sustainable organisation for empowering and inspiring change in our community.
Our Achivements
Reflecting on our journey, celebrating our milestones, and embracing the accomplishments that define us
Empowered Youths
Trainings Completed
Jobs Created
Years Serving the Community
Meet The Team
Amani Katana
Founder
Executive Director
Biabu Shaffi
Deputy Executive Director
Director Finance
Levina Ocholla
Director Alumni
Engagement
Khadija Abdalla
Programs Officer
Naomi Kerubo
Deputy Director Finance
Michael Maganga
Director Monitoring & Evaluation
Mohamed Gharib
Advisory Board Member
Bianca Doenicke
Advisory Board Member
Aloice Kututa
Advisory Board Member
Michael Dehart
Advisory Board Member
