The Centre for the Study of Adolescence (CSA) is an indigenous, and independent, non-profit organization established in 1988 by a group of Kenyans committed to the fight for adolescent health. CSA is a leading national organization dedicated to the promotion of the health, and development of young people, through research, technical assistance, advocacy, and capacity building. The Centre aims to address adolescent health, and related issues in Kenya through research, capacity building, and advocacy. Our main objective is to create resources and options, improve access to safe, affordable, and sustainable services, in partnership with key stakeholders. The Centre’s activities are broadly clustered into the following programs: Reproductive Health, Gender and HIV/AIDS; Social Policy, Advocacy and Networking; Research and Publications; Capacity building (Supporting Service Delivery Through Training).
Our Mission
CSA is committed to the promotion of the health, and development of young people, through research, technical assistance, advocacy, and capacity building to create resources and options, improve access to safe, affordable, and sustainable services, in partnership with key stakeholders.
Our Vision
A society in which young people have their Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Rights, universally realised and respected.
Our Board of Directors
The Centre is governed by a Board of Directors made up of seven members including the Executive Director who is an ex-officio member.
The role of the board is to offer guidance regarding organizational policy, recruitment of senior staff, and to provide technical oversight whenever necessary. CSA has a secretariat from which the organization’s activities are run.
Our Stand
Commitment
CSA is committed to the process of empowering marginalized groups. We know that the change may be difficult and may take a long time but we work to make this change a reality. Commitment is an important attribute of CSA employees and board members.
Equity and Equality
CSA believes that all human beings, particularly those of oppressed groups such as women, children, the elderly,
the disabled, etc, must be given equal opportunities in life and that their human rights must be fully protected.
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable for results at all levels. Each person is responsible for performance standards that form the basis of annual performance appraisals. We are accountable to our donors, and the community we serve by ensuring we are prudent and manage our resources efficiently.