Who We Are
The Peer Mentors Association of Kenya (PMAK) is a national mentorship and counseling organization committed to empowering young people through mentorship, education, life skills, leadership development, and access to opportunities.
Our Community
PMAK brings together peer mentors, mentees, students, professionals, institutions, clubs, cohorts, unions, and partners who share a commitment to developing responsible, skilled, confident, and visionary individuals who can positively contribute to society.
Our Reach
Through its national, regional, and county structures, PMAK provides platforms for mentorship, personal development, education, leadership, entrepreneurship, talent development, and community engagement.
Vision
To build a disciplined generation that is self-driven, successful, and can go to heaven.
Mission
Empowering young people through mentorship, counseling, life skills, education, leadership development, and access to opportunities, while building a strong network of trained mentors committed to supporting the growth and success of others.
Core Values
Integrity
Act honestly and ethically at all times
Accountability
Take responsibility for actions and decisions
Transparency
Openness in communication and operations
Respect
Treat all members with dignity and fairness
Service
Prioritize the needs of members and community
Our Objectives
To contribute to efforts addressing youth unemployment and economic challenges
To support students in improving academic performance and applying knowledge effectively
To increase access to relevant information and opportunities for young people
To holistically develop and prepare future leaders
To strengthen positive relationships among young people, parents, teachers, communities, and government
To empower young people with practical life skills for personal and social development
To promote national values, responsibility, and positive citizenship
To create opportunities for mentors to develop their skills and support the growth of mentees
Core Activities
Mentorship & Counseling
Training mentors and creating platforms where mentors guide, encourage, and support mentees in personal, academic, and professional development.
Education & Academic Support
Supporting learners through educational guidance, information sharing, academic mentorship, and personal development programs.
Leadership & Life Skills
Developing leadership capacity, confidence, responsibility, communication, and decision-making among young people.
Economic & Social Development
Promoting initiatives that equip young people with knowledge and opportunities for economic and social advancement.
Entrepreneurship & Talent Development
Encouraging entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, talents, and skills development among young people.
Health & Wellbeing
Supporting programs that promote awareness, responsible choices, and healthy communities.
Environment & Community Development
Participating in environmental initiatives and community-focused activities that contribute to sustainable development.
Human Rights & Empowerment
Promoting awareness, dignity, inclusion, and empowerment, including initiatives advancing women.
STEM & Innovation
Encouraging participation and opportunities for women and young people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Sponsorship & Opportunities
Connecting members and young people with relevant opportunities, partnerships, sponsorship, mentorship platforms, and resources.
Regional & National Programs
Coordinating mentorship programs, events, and initiatives at county, regional, and national levels.
Integrity & Neutrality
A commitment to integrity and neutrality in political controversies and regional or county-based challenges, focusing on our mentorship mandate.
Our Purpose
PMAK exists to train and develop mentors, connect them with opportunities to serve, create platforms for mentoring others, monitor the growth of mentees, support their success, and promote responsible use and protection of intellectual property.
PMAK also maintains a commitment to integrity and neutrality in political controversies and regional or county-based challenges, focusing on its mentorship and development mandate.
Org Structure
COUNCIL
Council of Governors & Board of Management.
DIRECTORS
County Directors and Departmental Managing Directors.
CHAPTERS
PMAK Unions, Chapters, and Clubs in institutions.
Headquarters
USA / Nairobi, Kenya
National, regional, and county structures countrywide.