EVENTS
Connecting Communities with Events
At GKL Community-Based Organization (GKL-CBO), we believe that events are powerful tools for bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action. Our events provide platforms for learning, networking, collaboration, and celebrating community achievements.
Why Our Events Matter
Community Engagement
Learning & Growth
Positive Impact
Upcoming Events
13TH–14TH November, 2025
GKL Youth Summit 2025
Venue: University of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium.
Theme: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Health, Climate Action & Economic Growth.
13TH–14TH November, 2025
GKL Youth Summit 2025
Venue: University of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium.
Theme: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Health, Climate Action & Economic Growth.
13TH–14TH November, 2025
GKL Youth Summit 2025
Venue: University of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium.
Theme: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Health, Climate Action & Economic Growth.
Event Highlights
GS YOUTH SUMMIT 2024
The G.S Youth Summit 2025 brought together passionate young leaders, innovators, creatives, and changemakers from across Africa and beyond. The summit served as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and empowerment, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With Africa’s youth at the center of global transformation, the summit emphasized innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability as key drivers of social and economic change.
Objectives of the Summit
- Empowerment: Equip young people with leadership, entrepreneurial, and innovative skills.
- Collaboration: Create a networking hub where youth can share ideas and co-create solutions.
- Advocacy: Promote climate action, sustainable energy, health, and food systems.
- SDG Alignment: Champion youth-driven solutions contributing to the 17 UN SDGs.
Key Focus Areas
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Climate Change & Sustainability
- Health & Wellbeing
- Creative Arts & Culture
- Food Security & Agriculture
- Technology & Digital Transformation
Event Highlights
- Youth Networking Sessions – Young people connected with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.​
- Panel Discussions & Keynotes – Experts and youth leaders explored pressing global challenges.​
- Workshops & Training – Hands-on capacity-building sessions in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.
- Exhibitions & Showcases – Innovative youth projects and community solutions were presented.
- Advocacy Campaigns – Awareness on gender equality, climate resilience, and inclusion.
Impact of the Summit
- Fostered collaboration among youth-led initiatives, NGOs, government, and private sector.
- Created opportunities for innovation funding and partnerships.
- Enhanced awareness on SDGs and sustainable development strategies.
- Empowered hundreds of young people to become agents of change in their communities.
The G.S Youth Summit continues to be a flagship event that mobilizes youth to take charge of Africa’s transformation. We invite partners, sponsors, and young leaders to join hands in scaling this impact for the future.