Bondo Youth Wellness Centre
Since 2021, Mildmay Kenya has partnered with the Bondo Youth Wellness Centre, a safe and inspiring space for adolescents in Bondo, Kenya. Located on the grounds of Bondo District Hospital, the Centre empowers young people to make informed choices, develop life skills, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
What the Centre Offers
The Centre combines health services, education, and fun activities to engage local youth:
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Comprehensive sexual education (CSE) in schools and lessons delivered by Mildmay volunteers.
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Skills and Capacity-Building Projects: Initiatives that promote self-reliance, leadership, and community engagement.
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Cultural and Recreational Activities: Salsa dancing, darts, computer classes, and youth-led events to encourage participation and social interaction.
Through these programmes, young people gain knowledge, skills, and the confidence to thrive.
Mildmay Trustee, Naggib Chakhane, introduces the Bondo Youth Friendly Services Centre (BYFC), Siaya County, during a visit to inspect Mildmay's projects in Kenya in May 2022.
Impact and Opportunities
The Centre provides young people with the tools and support to:
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Make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
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Develop life skills and practical knowledge for the future.
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Participate in projects that foster independence and community growth.
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Access safe, welcoming spaces to socialise, express themselves, and build confidence.
Through Mildmay’s support, the Centre is helping shape a generation of informed, empowered, and responsible young citizens.
How You Can Help
Support the Bondo Youth Wellness Centre and our wider international programmes:
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Donate to help sustain and expand youth services.
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Share our work to raise awareness and inspire action in your community.
Every contribution helps young people in Bondo access essential services, build skills, and achieve their full potential.
A dance class at the Bondo Centre.
About Bondo
Bondo is a town of around 28,800 people in Siaya County, Kenya, with a predominantly youthful population. Approximately 10,000 young people are aged 10–24, making the town an ideal location for the Centre’s programmes.
Situated 64 km west of Kisumu, Bondo is the largest town in the county and a hub for community development initiatives.
Mildmay Kenya Country Director Elizabeth signs the agreement with Bondo District Hospital and the Ministry of Health to collaborate with and support activities at the Centre (May 2022)
The Centre staff with Elizabeth Oluoch, Mildmay Kenya Country Director (sixth from right) and Mildmay UK Trustee, Naggib Chakhane (eighth from right)