What We're Building
⚙️✨At BEMAD Kenya, our mission is built on three core pillars: Jitambue (Know Yourself), Jiaminie (Believe in Yourself), and Jijenge (Build Yourself). Through these pillars, we design and run specialized programs to support, empower, and uplift youth and vulnerable groups.
(Are you Okay) Uko Bie Program
This program focuses on promoting mental wellness, emotional resilience, and psychosocial awareness among children and youth through mentorship, peer support groups, school outreach, counseling sessions, and community awareness forums.
The program encourages young people to break free from fear, stigma, hopelessness, and negative societal limitations by seeking support and building healthy coping mechanisms.
Key Focus Areas:
- Mental health awareness and psychoeducation
- Youth mentorship and emotional support
- Peer counseling and safe spaces
- Stigma reduction campaigns
- Early intervention and referrals
Learn and Thrive Program
This program empowers youth, young mothers, and vulnerable groups to recognize their potential and build confidence through life skills development.
We promote the idea that self-confidence, knowledge, and continuous learning are the absolute foundation for personal growth and future opportunities.
Key Focus Areas:
- Self-esteem and confidence workshops
- Mindset shifting activities
- Life skills development and empowerment
Jijenge Kimaisha Program
This program helps individuals and families create sustainable sources of income and long-term financial stability through business development and economic empowerment initiatives.
We support youth to gradually build wealth through savings, small businesses, responsible borrowing, and strategic investments. BEMAD promotes financial discipline, resilience, and self-reliance as tools for reducing poverty and dependency.
Key Focus Areas:
- Small business development support
- Savings and investment education
- Linkages to SACCOs and financial institutions
- Asset-building and business growth strategies
- Community empowerment initiatives