About YPD

YPD was formed in May 2003 at the 19th session of the UNHABITAT Governing Council in Gigiri, Nairobi. Colleagues present felt the realization of lack of early professional exposure and the need to consolidate gained experience for constructive participation in sustainable development, therefore, a need to venture on activities and development of the entire community. It’s registered as a non-profit making Non-Government Organization (NGO).

 

Amazing Team

Meet Our Amazing Team

Board of Directors YPD has a competent team of young professional and experienced Board of Directors (BOD) as shown below (age 24-35 years). They bring on board a vast diversified skills and capacities in the strategic development of the organization.


Jacob Ngumi -
Secretary / CEO

Perpetual Mwende Mulindo - Program Officer

Lauryn Mutune - Programme Officer Health

Rhoda Juliana Mbuvi - The Communications Officer

 

Deidre Onyango - Volunteer Regional Coordinator, Nairobi County

Dan Maloti - Volunteer Regional Coordinator, Coast Region

Judy Mwaniki - Programmes Coordinator

Accounting Capacity


YPD has an efficient accounting system. The board is accountable to any funds or donations given, through the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who directs the strategic development, fund raising and the utilization of funds. The Programme Coordinator (PC) then implements projects in liaison with the accountant on how funds should be managed and utilized. The treasurer reports back to the Board of Directors (BOD) on the progress and achievements. The Treasurer, CEO, Programme Coordinator (PC) and the accountant are responsible for the annual audited accounts prepared by the auditors. The organization banking details are: - Account name: Young Professionals for Development (YPD) Account number: 068000003421 Bank Name & Address: Family Bank, Four ways Towers Branch, Nairobi, P.O. Box74145 -00200 Nairobi. Tel: 318940/2/7 E-mail: info@familybank.co.ke Bank SWIFT code: FABLKELA

 

Organizational Structure


 

Beneficiaries


Women Groups, Youth groups, Street children, CBO’s, NGO’s, PLWHA’s (People Living with HIV/AIDS), OVC’s (Orphans and Vulnerable Children), Students, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Slum dwellers, Farmers etc I) Capacity a) YPD has a strong mobilization capacity in mobilization and networking. b) YPD has qualified staffs that are university graduates and experienced in their respective areas. c) YPD has strong accounting, reporting and communication systems. J) Contact Address The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Young Professionals for Development (YPD) BIDII House, College Road, Miwani Estate, Machakos Town P.O. Box 173 - 90100, Machakos Mobile: 0721-695890, 0736-165084 E-mail: youngprofessionalsngo@yahoo.com