IYF Free Weekend Academy: Empowering Nairobi Youth
Over 30 courses every Saturday & Sunday – Completely Free
The International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Free Weekend Academy provides practical skills for Nairobi youth, preparing them for jobs, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Cohort 8 welcomed nearly 20,000 participants in February 2025, including exciting new courses in Driving, English, and Artificial Intelligence.
🌍 Overview
- Organizer: International Youth Fellowship (IYF)
- Partners: Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Nairobi City County
- Venue: IYF Headquarters, Off Thika Road, behind Safari Park Hotel, next to USIU
- Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays
- Cost: Free of charge
📚 Courses Offered
Select a day to see courses available:
| Course Name | Category | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Design | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Web Development | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Photography | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Public Speaking | Professional Skills | Both |
| Leadership | Professional Skills | Both |
| Entrepreneurship | Professional Skills | Both |
| Driving | Technical Skills | Saturday |
| Electrical Installation | Technical Skills | Both |
| Carpentry | Technical Skills | Both |
| English Lessons | Language & Communication | Sunday |
| Kiswahili | Language & Communication | Both |
| Communication Modules | Language & Communication | Both |
| Artificial Intelligence | Emerging Fields | Both |
| Digital Marketing | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Social Media Management | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Video Editing | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| 3D Animation | Digital & Creative Skills | Both |
| Networking Basics | Professional Skills | Both |
| Teamwork | Professional Skills | Both |
| Conflict Resolution | Professional Skills | Both |
| Project Management | Professional Skills | Both |
| Basic Accounting | Professional Skills | Both |
| Microsoft Office | Technical Skills | Both |
| Networking & IT Support | Technical Skills | Both |
| Creative Writing | Language & Communication | Both |
| Critical Thinking | Professional Skills | Both |
| Customer Service | Professional Skills | Both |
| Financial Literacy | Professional Skills | Both |
| Entrepreneurial Simulations | Professional Skills | Both |
| Robotics Basics | Emerging Fields | Both |
| AI Coding Fundamentals | Emerging Fields | Both |
📞 Contact & Registration
- Phone: +254 708 333 444
- Email: kenyaiyf@gmail.com
- Website & Registration: https://wecanacademy.iyfkenya.org/
Start Your Journey Today
Join the IYF Free Weekend Academy to gain practical skills, leadership, and employability.
👉 Register now at wecanacademy.iyfkenya.org