African youth, especially in areas like Kibera, face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment, limiting their potential and the need for empowering programs to drive positive community change.
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ICY Africa is a network of youth organisations and individuals committed to evangelising and empowering young people across Africa through Bible-based outreach, discipleship, and leadership development. The movement nurtures integrity, faith-driven leadership, and practical skills in entrepreneurship and community engagement, all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2002
Started with 20 young people in Kibera, Nairobi
2011
Partnership with high schools, colleges, universities, churches, and governments.
Present
Operating across Southern, East, West, and North Africa with graduates receiving Diploma in Missional Leadership
African youth, especially in areas like Kibera, face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment, limiting their potential and the need for empowering programs to drive positive community change.
ICY Africa is part of International Christian Youthworks, a global fellowship of youth workers and ministries. Together, we train, network, and resource youth workers to make a lasting impact on young people worldwide.
The Africa programme was initiated in response to the urgent needs of young people in Kibera slum, Nairobi. These youth face a range of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, sexual exploitation, and societal undervaluation. The African Youth Charter defines youth as individuals aged 15 to 35.
Through the programme, young people are empowered with the skills and leadership abilities necessary to bring about meaningful change in their communities. Over the years, the programme has experienced remarkable growth, and its impact continues to expand.
Encouraging young people to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer, scripture, and faith-based living.
Creating strong peer-to-peer mentorship, support, and accountability networks to encourage spiritual and personal growth.
Strengthening the bond between young people and the church, fostering active participation and discipleship.
Inspiring youth to serve and positively impact their local communities through outreach and social action.
LADA is a transformative 12-month leadership journey jointly administered by ICY Africa, Africa for SDGs, and ICY International Ministries (UK), designed to equip young people to become purpose-driven, transformed leaders. Rooted in disciple-making and transformative faith, the programme nurtures character, vision, and practical skills for sustainable community impact
Q Labs Project—a platform that equips young leaders, church communities, and faith-based institutions to design, incubate, and scale solutions that merge faith, innovation, and social impact.
The Agile Program is a transformative entrepreneurship and personal development initiative designed to cultivate a growth mindset, self-leadership, innovation, and adaptability among students.
Collaborating for Continental Transformation
Real change, measurable results. See how we’re transforming lives and communities across Africa through our Gospel-advancing leadership programs.
Leaders of Leaders
Gospel Advancing Leaders Equipped
Trained in Leadership and Development(LADA)
Indicated Decisions (Born Again)
African Countries Reached
Youth Reached Across Africa
Every number represents a life transformed by the Gospel, a leader equipped, and a community changed across Africa.
Empowering Youth for Sustainable Impact
ICY Africa equips young people across Africa with values-driven leadership, practical entrepreneurship, and community engagement skills. Through faith-based and purpose-centred training, youth are empowered to be job creators, peacebuilders, and responsible citizens driving the SDG agenda
Advancing Education for Sustainable Development
In partnership with Africa for SDGs, ICY Africa co-develops community-based learning that integrates moral values, leadership, and sustainability. Africa for SDGs shapes the formal ESD curriculum, while ICY Africa complements it through informal, faith-grounded training that transforms theory into community action
Cultivating Global Citizenship and Local Action
ICY Africa nurtures young Africans to think globally and act locally — equipping them with the mindset and tools to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions while fostering international cooperation through youth networks, online missions, and intercultural exchange
Joint Training Manuals – Students Accelerating SDGs through ESD
ICY Africa leads in integrating faith-based leadership and moral values into SDG-focused training manuals. Working alongside Africa for SDGs, ICY Africa ensures that the materials move beyond theory — equipping students to apply sustainability principles through action-oriented projects, mentorship, and digital learning sessions.
Capacity Building Workshops – Strengthening Youth-Led SDG Clubs
ICY Africa co-designs and facilitates experiential workshops that build young people’s capacity to lead community change by offering hands-on leadership coaching and discipleship frameworks that link faith with sustainability
Co-branded SDG Outreach – Taking the SDGs to Schools and Churches
ICY Africa spearheads outreach initiatives that bridge faith and development, bringing SDG awareness and practical action to schools, churches, and youth forums. These events highlight how spiritual values can inspire environmental care, health awareness, peacebuilding, and responsible citizenship
LADA Academy – Raising Faith-Based Leaders for Sustainable Development
Through the Leadership and Discipleship Academy (LADA), ICY Africa mentors, trains, and certifies emerging leaders who integrate faith, leadership, and sustainable action. The academy forms the backbone of ICY Africa’s long-term strategy for raising a generation that lives out the SDGs through their professions, ministries, and enterprises
Hear from our graduates and see how ICY Africa has impacted lives across the continent.
I am from Kibera. I first heard of ICY through a friend who was a trainer and he challenged me to do the programme. I had other commitments and felt that my own church would be sufficient for my growth. Then my pastor, having been impressed with the programme introduced it to the church and I was encouraged to take part. I did the program and within a year I graduated with a diploma. After two years I lost my job as a shop steward, and as I was in between jobs I was asked to volunteer as a trainer. My involvement with ICY has greatly impacted my life in a very positive way, I use to be shy and timid but through the opportunity presented to me by ICY that fear is slowly fading. I get to travel and meet different people from different background thus changing my world view. I am often challenged by those who come to do mission trips, who give their time to come and help us.
I help out with the administrative part of ICY. I joined the group in 2014 though the friendship that was already established with the director and his family. I mainly assist in the financial management part having graduated with a bachelors in Financial Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology famously known as JKUAT. As an administrator I advise on the best ways of conducting our day-to-day activities while maximizing the minimum resources available to us. ICY has been an experience that I wish I was involved earlier in life due to the various things I have learnt, both spiritually and socially.-