Tribeless Youth is a pioneer activist, creative and digital media organization based in Nakuru County, established with the goal of promoting democratic values and peaceful co-existence among the youth in Kenya. We incubate the next generation of socially conscious artists, activists, content creators and change makers. We use digital media and creative arts, informal dialogue sessions and storytelling to spearhead alternative conversations that speak truth to power.
Our young team seeks to demystify the ideologies of ‘my tribe, my people’ in order to enhance unity amongst Kenya’s younger generation hopes to stimulate elections where leaders are chosen based on their capabilities and policies, rather than their tribes.
“If you must dream of the world you want to live in, dream out loud! Youth are the SOLUTION, NOT the problem.”
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives
Tribeless Youth’s vision and mission is anchored in The Constitution of Kenya (2010), and seeks to uphold the national values and principles of governance spelt out in this supreme law of the land. In response, the organization operates under four main principles of Good Governance, Social Justice for all and accountability by duty bearers and Inclusion for all. The organization’s first Strategic plan, defined its vision, mission, values and goals through a consultative process that included staff, board member representatives and partner organizations.
Vision: A unified enlightened generation of change-makers
Mission: To utilize the power of the youth to innovatively and creatively educate and inspire a socio-political conscious generation of change-makers
Our Values
Creativity/Innovation: Ideas are our stock in trade. We work with our partners to identify and test new ideas, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. Diversity/Equity/Inclusion: Practicing and asserting fair treatment of people, and according to everyone equal inherent worth and rights. Using power and authority responsibly. Managing institutional hierarchies in a manner that respects everyone concerned.
“We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We commit to using these practices for our work and our communities. We invite our partner organizations to work with us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.”
Integrity: Integrity is the governing ethic for TY and ensures that the organization has a strong sense of accountability and commitment to its principles and partners.
Leadership: TY will help set strategic goals for the sector to ensure that youth take their place as leaders in Kenya.
1 Patriotism, National Unity, Sharing and Devolution of power, The rule of law, Democracy, Participation of the people, Human dignity, Equity, Social justice, Inclusiveness, Equality, Human rights, Non-discrimination, Protection of the marginalized, good governance, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Sustainable development.
Social change: TY works with change makers who can create the necessary changes in cultural, political and socio-economic institutions, which promote the participation of the youth and women in Kenya.
Team work: TY will achieve its objectives by promoting teamwork within the organization to maximize its resources.
Partnership: TY works through partnerships with partners to enhance its reach and effectiveness. Striving to understand and address the real needs and issues of partners and constituents. Planning and implementing programmes in a participatory and collaborative manner.
Respecting the autonomy and right to self-determination of each CBO or NGO with regard to their own priorities and methods of organization.
Our Goal
Develop and strengthen the capacity of young people and women, to have a pool of change makers that will contribute to the cultural, socio-economic and political change in our society.
TY has 5 pillars;
1. Democracy, Governance and Leadership
2. Socio- Economic Empowerment
3. Digital Literacy and Rights and Responsibility
4. Artivism
5. Institutional Development for Sustainability
Tribeless Youth is a pioneer activist, creative and digital media organization based in Nakuru County, established with the goal of promoting democratic values and peaceful co-existence among the youth in Kenya. We incubate the next generation of socially conscious artists, activists, content creators and change makers. We use digital media and creative arts, informal dialogue sessions and storytelling to spearhead alternative conversations that speak truth to power. We use digital innovative campaigns and civic tech to inspire young people to fight/champion for better and more just communities. Our young team seeks to demystify the ideologies of ‘my tribe, my people’ in order to enhance unity amongst Kenya’s younger generation hopes to stimulate elections where leaders are chosen based on their capabilities and policies, rather than their tribes.