Indaglasia (ymca)

Background information

Indangalasia YMCA was started in 1977, the branch is located in Indangalasia sub-location Koyonzo location, Matungu division of Mumias district which is found in western Kenya.

The district is the home of the Luhya community of Wanga. A few immigrants have however moved into the area especially those from the Luo community.

The landscape of Mumias district relatively varied with small hills. Numerous permanent rivers transcend up and down the area and the rainfall is very reliable. The min permanent river is Nzoia. Most part of this river can be crossed by means of boat situated in strategic places for easy access to Mumias and neighbouring Siaya district. On the same bridge there are two permanent bridges for easy accessibility.

Although the bridge is at reach, there is poor infrastructure within the district with few means of transportation and boda boda(bicycles taxi) are the main the mode of transport.

Programmes available at the branch

1. Leadership training

2. Christian outreach and devotion

3. Environmental programmes- tree planting and compost making

4. HIV/ AIDS awareness and peer education

5. Sports karate/ martial arts, football and darts

6. NAIROBI SOUTH YMCA BRANCH

7. Nairobi south branch was founded in 1984 as a branch to serve the southern part of Nairobi which includes the expensive Kibera slums which is a home for well over 900,000 people. The branch was established in order to meet the pressing needs of youth empowerment, education and sports and recreation needs

8. To date the branch has the following programmes

1. early childhood development which benefits 40 kid every year

2. Primary school education programme which has 100 children at the Kibera YMCA school

3. Vocation training programme that trains 20 youth in tailoring and dress making every year

4. Sports and recreation activities which include football and basketball internet and secretarial Bureau service and indoor sports

5. Environmental conservation activities

Location: Nairobi south

Membership: life members: 18 members

Youth members: 29 members