About Don Bosco Youth Educational Services
Following the footsteps of St. John Bosco, we are an institution dedicated to the holistic development of young people, especially the most vulnerable.
Our Mission
To provide a welcoming and formative environment that empowers young people to become honest citizens and good Christians. We achieve this through education, evangelization, and recreation, creating a home, school, parish, and playground for the youth.
Our Vision
To be a leading center for youth development in the region, recognized for our commitment to the Salesian Preventive System of reason, religion, and loving-kindness.
Our History
Don Bosco Youth Educational Services (DBYES) in Nairobi was established to address the growing needs of the youth in the city. Inspired by the charism of St. John Bosco, the Salesians started with a small youth center, offering a safe space for recreation and prayer.
Over the years, our work has expanded significantly. We established formal schools and vocational training centers to provide practical skills for employment. Our social programs have reached thousands of street children and vulnerable youth, offering them hope and a path to a better life. Today, DBYES is a vibrant hub of activity, a testament to Don Bosco's enduring love for the young.
"It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved."
- St. John Bosco