Ngecha (YMCA)

Vision: skill development to among young people and community involvement in YMCA activities.

Mission:

Extend youth leadership and community development through empowerment of youth and capacity building

Background and History

Ngecha YMCA was established in 1956 as an N.G.O by a group of dedicated Christians. Early 1960s they constructed a temporally building at Ngecha trading centre where they would regularly meet. The movement became popular in the village and its environs. Today Ngecha YMCA has over 450 youth members, fourteen affiliated groups and still growing strong.

Programs / activities

· Community services

· Nursery school

· Vocation training centre

Ngecha YMCA has been involved in youth programme for forty years. Recreational activities and vocational training has been paramount within local communities.

Programmes, projects and activities

- AAmong the youth projects at the branch are volley ball, football, table tennis, net ball, scrabble etc.