Who We Are
Y+ Kenya is a youth-led network organisation
Formed in September 2018, Y Plus Kenya advocates for the rights of young people living with and affected by HIV. The network is made up of youth-led and youth-serving organisations that work together to promote impactful and sustainable solutions for HIV and sexual and reproducti ve health across Kenya.
We serve as an umbrella network for youth-led organisation in the HIV and SRHR response, with a vision to empower Adolescents and Young People (AYP) to lead healthy and productive lives.
Our Story
In August 2017, AYPLHIV and a UNAIDS Representative convened to address a critical need. Youth-led and youth-serving organisations were working in isolation, duplicating efforts, and struggling to tackle HIV and SRHR challenges effectively. AYPLHIV decided to work under We emerged as an umbrella network to harmonise these efforts. Six organisations directly involved in HIV work formed the core of Y+ Kenya, which later became an officially registered NGO in April 2020.
Vision
We envision a world where young people living with and affected by HIV enjoy the highest attainable standard of health without distinction of religion, political belief, economic or social condition.
Mission
To create an enabling environment where young people living with and affected by HIV and AIDs are meaningfully engaged and included in safe spaces that impact their lives.
Our Objectives
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To ensure equitable access to integrated HIV and Sexual reproductive Health interventions for young People living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
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To harmonize and coordinate the efforts of young people on their diversity to address SRHR and HIV issues at all levels.
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To enhance evidence based knowledge, skills and attitude of young people on SRHR & HIV leading to behavioural change, which enables them to make informed choices
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To leverage on new and existing partnerships to mobilize resources to invest in youth led organizations that support young people living with and affected by HIV
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To advocate for the development and review of public health policies to reflect the realities of young people at all levels
Our Values
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Accountability and transparency: We uphold open and honest practices as an organization with all our stakeholders.
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Ethical and meaningful youth engagement: Y+ Kenya encourages all young people to be engaged in the whole program design and implementation
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Inclusivity and respect for human rights: Y+ KENYA respects the freedom of expression, respect and civility of diverse young people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
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Collective responsibility: Each individual within member organizations should endeavour to work as a team to deliver responsibly for the collective good of Y+
Our collaborators
