Coalition Structure
Nine Working Groups.
One Shared Mission.
How KCYPS Organises Its Work
Structured For Focused Action
As the coalition has grown, KCYPS has built structured spaces for targeted engagement, efficient operations, and member empowerment: four Pillars of reference, and nine Sector Working Groups (SWGs) that turn those pillars into focused, member-driven action. Each SWG brings coalition members together around shared themes and responsibilities, led by a representative team of member organisations.
The Foundation
The Four KCYPS Pillars
Coordination
An internal partnership space where members collaborate, share strengths, and align activities — encouraging localised resource mobilisation and opportunity-sharing among grassroots and national members.
Collaboration
Builds external partnerships with non-member entities — INGOs, development partners, private sector players, and government agencies — to grow the coalition’s reach, visibility, and advocacy.
Knowledge Management
A platform for collective learning, research, and policy analysis — supporting data-driven engagement and knowledge production aimed at youth policy influence.
Advocacy
Ensures visibility of the coalition’s work, promotes youth voices, documents stories of impact, and drives national campaigns that elevate youth-led peacebuilding.
Get Involved
The Nine Sector Working Groups
Each SWG is led by a Sector Leadership Team of seven member organisations, supported by a Steering Committee Representative. An organisation may lead only one SWG, but every member is free to join and contribute to as many as they like.
1. Capacity Strengthening and Leadership Development
Builds the internal capabilities of youth-led organisations, CBOs, and grassroots groups to become more sustainable, compliant, and impactful.
- Training on proposal writing, project management, and financial compliance
- Leadership coaching and mentorship
- Developing knowledge toolkits and internal systems
2. Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GDSI)
Focuses on mainstreaming inclusive approaches across all coalition engagements to ensure no youth is left behind.
- Ensure representation of young women, youth with disabilities, and other marginalised groups
- Work on gender audits and intersectional programming
- Engage organisations focused on disability rights, gender justice, and LGBTQ+ inclusion
3. Livelihoods, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment
Addresses youth unemployment and economic exclusion by promoting access to economic opportunities.
- Link members to business development services and value chains
- Organise youth economic empowerment forums
- Encourage inclusive entrepreneurship, innovation hubs, and agribusiness
4. Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)
Provides safe spaces and support for youth experiencing trauma, stress, or psychological barriers.
- Partner with mental health professionals and service providers
- Organise wellness and healing spaces
- Promote anti-drug, suicide prevention, and emotional wellbeing campaigns
5. Digital Safety, Innovation, and Cyber Peace
Focuses on harnessing the power of digital tools for peace and protecting youth from digital harms.
- Build digital literacy and online safety skills
- Monitor online hate speech and misinformation
- Promote responsible social media usage
6. Youth in Governance, Elections, and Civic Engagement
Empowers youth to meaningfully engage in democratic processes, elections, and decision-making.
- Promote civic education and voter mobilisation
- Support youth candidacy and participation in governance
- Build capacity for social accountability and advocacy
7. Environment, Climate Justice, and Resilience
Equips youth to lead environmental protection and climate adaptation efforts.
- Support community-based climate initiatives
- Engage in tree planting, cleanups, and green innovations
- Integrate environmental justice with peace and security work
8. Conflict Prevention, Mediation, and Early Warning
Trains youth in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and mediation to prevent and respond to local tensions.
- Lead youth-focused peace forums and dialogue spaces
- Collaborate with government and peace actors on conflict early warning
- Document local drivers of conflict and mitigation practices
9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Ensures evidence-based programming, accountability, and coalition-wide impact tracking.
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards
- Lead quarterly and annual reviews
- Document learning for internal improvement and donor reporting
Leadership Structure
Who Leads Each SWG
Each SWG’s 7-organisation leadership team fills seven support roles, backed by a Steering Committee member for technical guidance and Coalition Co-Chairs for strategic oversight.
- SWG Convener & Deputy Convener
- Secretary (Documentation & Communication Lead)
- Program and Project Lead
- Resource Mobilisation and Fundraising Lead
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead
- Advocacy and External Relations Lead
How SWGs Operate
General Guidelines
SWG leadership is rotational, and every sector is expected to keep a steady, documented rhythm of activity.
- Convener & Deputy Convener roles rotate every 12 months
- An organisation may lead only one SWG, but can join as many as relevant
- Each SWG meets at least once a month
- SWGs may collaborate across sectors, staying aligned to their thematic focus
- Leadership documents and shares quarterly progress and lessons learned
Ready To Join A Working Group?
Tell us which Sector Working Group fits your organisation and we’ll connect you with its Sector Leadership Team.