Nairobi Y's Youth Club

Youth leadership is not a title you're given.
It's a responsibility you grow into.
In this episode, we sit with Simon W Brian - Youth Representative, Ys Men International - as he traces his journey from participant to leader and unpacks what it truly means when young people stop waiting for a seat at the table and start shaping the table itself.
From the corridors of the YMCA movement to the frontlines of youth advocacy in Kenya, Brian speaks to how organisations like Young Men's Christian Association-YMCA Kenya are not just building young leaders - they are building the very systems those leaders will one day influence. Because real empowerment does not stop at personal growth; it reaches back and transforms communities.

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Leadership looks strong on the outside… but what about the inside?

You lead. You show up. You carry responsibility after responsibility. Yet somewhere between meetings, deadlines and expectations, something begins to wear you down quietly.

That tiredness you can’t explain.That loss of motivation. That feeling of being present but empty.

That’s *burnout* and many leaders experience it long before they name it.

Join us for a powerful Y-Leadership Series session as we unpack:“How to Identify and Manage Burnout in Leadership.”

Facilitated by *Saraphina Wilson, the CEO, *Your Feelings Matter – Tanzania, who is a Counselor and a Certified Children Coach

Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EAT)

Platform: Google Meet
Join via this link: https://meet.google.com/aim-aypk-prp

Strong leaders don’t ignore burnout; they learn how to manage it.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all our esteemed families in Ys'Men International,World YMCA and friends all over the globe.We wish you all a happy New year of 2026🎉

IYR Applications Open 1 October | Y's Men International Applications for the International Youth Representative 2026–2028 open on 1 October. If you’re 18–28, passionate about youth issues, and ready to represent young voices worldwide, this could be for you.