Here is our story since year 2002
OLD IS GOLD SLUM YOUTH (OGSY) was founded on 28th September 2002 by James Waithaka as a self-help youth, sports and community development initiative targeting slum communities in Nairobi.The core mission of OGSY Kenya is to use sports as a catalyst for social transformation in communities that have been excluded from meaningful development, and to promote the enjoyment of human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of Kenya and international human rights instruments.For the past 22 years, OGSY has worked directly with girls, young mothers and street children in the slums.
Our target slums are marked by overcrowding, poor housing, lack of clean water, absence of playgrounds and social amenities, poor sewerage, uncollected garbage and high unemployment among the youth. For years, the area has suffered social exclusion and limited support, often being classified as illegal settlements. This has led to frequent forced evictions and fire outbreaks allegedly orchestrated by private developers.
Over 22 years, OGSY has developed a participatory, interactive sports-based program to address these challenges, with special focus on young mothers. Youth are engaged in weekly sports activities, community service, health and life-skills education, and are linked to centers offering vocational training and talent development.
We've been in community since 2002
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Doing small things with great love
Education centre
We have Alta school where dropouts and unemployed youth come for vocational training.
Sports for Change Program
Using football to bring youth together, build discipline, teamwork and keep them away from crimes.
Community Service
We engage youths in giving back to their community while advocating for their right to decent housing and social amenities.
Young Mothers & Girls Empowerment Program
We provide counseling, life skills, peer support, childcare during trainings, and re-entry to school support to help them build future.
Food & Nutrition Program
Our feeding program provides meals during trainings, school holiday camps, and to young mothers.
Child Protection
Rehabilitation and reintegration of street-connected children through sports & mentorship.
Here is what we've Acheived
