Youth Consortium – Kenya (YCK) is a non –governmental, non-political, non-religious network of youth driven organization registered and operating within North Rift region of the republic of Kenya.
The consortium was started initially as a community based organization (Then as Youth Agenda Consortium) in November 2005 by a group of youth development makers involved in health activities, who observed that exclusion of youth from the decision making processes was the main contributor to high youth vulnerability in situations dominated by ethnic conflict, economic hardships, socio-cultural exploitation, political manipulation, trade and technological infrastructure exploitation. The network provides a structure through which rural youth groups and community associate workers representing disadvantaged rural communities, can articulate their common needs and priorities, share their experiences and present their case to policy – makers at National level
Currently the consortium has a membership of 62 active youth groups implementing various activities including health related activities, civic education, environmental management, income generating activities, sports, arts/theatre and recreation. The membership is drawn from applicants who identify with the vision, mission and objectives as constituted and pursued by YCK. The consortium covers eight districts namely, Uasin Gishu, Marakwet, Keiyo, Transzoia, Baringo, Nandi, West-Pokot, and Kericho. In order to legitimize and expand geographical coverage mandate and membership .The youth consortium – Kenya intends to expand to other districts of Kenya.
