Youth represent more than one-third of Kenya’s population, playing a crucial role in the country’s labor force. Each year, approximately 50,000 graduates enter the workforce from Kenyan universities, but only a small portion secure formal employment. This reality calls for a shift in how we approach career preparation, placing greater emphasis on self-employment and technical skills as viable routes to success. Shades of Hope Legacy Foundation is committed to unlocking the potential of underprivileged youth by offering the right guidance and direction, contributing to both economic progress and national development.

Through its Life Skills Program, Shades of Hope Legacy Foundation empowers unemployed or underemployed youth from disadvantaged backgrounds by connecting them to sectors with high potential for growth and employment. Recognizing the significant underutilization of youth in the job market due to insufficient qualifications and training, the program focuses on upskilling, empowering, and integrating these individuals into the workforce, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development. Acquiring vocational skills is essential for youth to secure employment and achieve financial stability. To address this, our vocational training program provides practical, market-relevant skills and knowledge, preparing young people for sustainable livelihoods.