Jesse Odippo

At JAY4T, transformation isn’t something done for the youth – it’s something they lead themselves every day.

Jabulani Youths for Transformation empowers young people by leveraging and transforming their talents, skills, and knowledge into social enterprises that create positive impact. You have the ideas, the talent and the skills. We walk the journey with you, shaping those ideas into reality.

In this blog, we will explore how young people in JAY4T take charge of their journey and lead their own transformation. 

The JAY4T approach - Why Youth are at the centre

Our asset-based approach starts with what young people already have – their existing skills, talents, and knowledge. We support youth to access entrepreneurship resources, skill development materials, networks, and tools to make their work possible.

We focus more on working with youth, not for them. 

One example is our Xchange Bazaar events, a space where young people come together and share their ideas, skills, and resources in exchange for the same, much like barter trade. The main aim is to network and get what they need to grow their career or skillset. This is followed by masterminding sessions where we discuss one project at a time, brainstorming solutions to challenges, and then work alongside the youth to turn their ideas into reality.

Ways JAY4T youth lead their own transformation

Identifying Opportunities

We have young people coming from diverse communities, each with unique challenges and gaps. Many begin their transformation by spotting these issues and creating solutions that drive change.

Learning and Upskilling

Through JAY4T’s entrepreneurship program, youth are equipped with skills, resources and tools which guide them in their change-making journey. 

We also have the Employment Collective, a community-driven forum that connects Kenyan Youths with job opportunities, entrepreneurship resources, and skill development materials and peer learning.

The Xchange Bazaar is another learning hub where youth trade skills. For example, “I’ll teach you Canva design if you teach me digital marketing.”

Collaborating & Networking

Youth build partnerships with peers and mentors through structured matching during our events, working in small groups to solve specific challenges.

Building a Future Mindset

Our vision is to see youth flourish beyond JAY4T, taking what they’ve learned and applying it in careers, businesses, and community leadership.

Be Part Of the Transformation

The JAY4T team invites more young people to step forward, take the lead, and shape their own journey.

Join JAY4T and become part of the co-creators. Step into your own transformation:

  • Register through our youth application form to join the movement.
  • Jump into the community forum to connect with peers, opportunities, and resources. 
  • Showing up at our free events on Eventbrite – real talks, real skills, and real networks.