ADS Mt. Kenya — Kijana Ajibika Ministry

YOUTH, STAND UP.
WE RUN, WE RISE.

Welcome to Kijana Ajibika: a youth empowerment programme that uses running, life skills, and faith-based mentorship to build stronger communities across the diocese.

Community
COMMUNITY
Learning
LEARNING
Training
TRAINING
Running
WE RUN, WE RISE

OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya
ADS Mt. Kenya
Kijana Ajibika Ministry
Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya
ADS Mt. Kenya
Kijana Ajibika Ministry
Running together
2023 Launched

KIJANA AJIBIKA
MEANS "YOUTH, STAND UP"

Kijana Ajibika is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya that empowers young people through running, life skills, and holistic development. Each club meets regularly for training, mentorship, and community building.

Through structured clubs, trained coaches, and peer mentors, we help young people discover their potential — physically, mentally, spiritually, and academically.

Holistic Development

Physical fitness, mental health, spiritual growth, and academic support — all in one programme.

Community Building

Youth from across the diocese connect, compete, and grow together as a unified community.

Life Skills Curriculum

25 numbered lessons delivered through 28 guided sessions covering values, health, leadership, and personal responsibility.

RUNNING CHANGES LIVES

Our programme goes far beyond the track. Here's how we make a difference.

Running training
RUNNING & FITNESS

Weekly training sessions build physical strength, discipline, and teamwork. Coaches guide youth through structured programmes.

Mentorship
MENTORSHIP & GUIDANCE

Peer coaches and trained mentors provide consistent support, helping youth navigate challenges and develop character.

Education
EDUCATION & GROWTH

Our 28 guided curriculum sessions cover spiritual growth, health, safety, relationships, and decision-making.

Community
CHURCH & COMMUNITY

Each club is rooted in its local parish, connecting youth with the wider church community and a supportive network.

Health
HEALTH & WELLBEING

We track each child's physical and emotional wellbeing, ensuring no young person falls through the cracks.

Achievement
ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION

Competitions, events, and milestones give youth goals to strive for — building confidence and accomplishment.

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25 LESSONS THAT
SHAPE FUTURES

Every club follows 25 numbered lessons delivered through 28 guided sessions, including the welcome session and separate boys' and girls' sessions for Lessons 13 and 14.

01 Faith, Identity & Prayer
02 Goals, Talents & Self-Discipline
03 Exercise, Water, Hygiene & Nutrition
04 Safety, Puberty & Healthy Understanding
05 Rights, Protection & Trauma Healing
06 Relationships, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution
07 Stewardship & the Environment
08 Healthy Decision-Making
Learning together

"Running is more than exercise. It teaches discipline, builds confidence, and brings young people together. When we run together, we rise together."

— Kijana Ajibika Programme, ADS Mt. Kenya

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Every young person deserves the chance to run, to learn, and to rise.

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