Our Work
Programmes That Connect People, Livelihoods and the Environment
Our programme areas are designed to reinforce each other, with sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, climate action and green energy leading our forward agenda.
Programmes
Our Areas of Impact
Each area lists the interventions the Foundation is committed to delivering and expanding through partnership.
Sustainable Agriculture & Agribusiness
Climate-resilient farming, farmer capacity building and market-oriented agribusiness that strengthens rural livelihoods.
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Sustainable farming practices
- Farmer and community capacity building
- Agribusiness and market linkages
- Community livelihoods
Climate Action & Green Energy
Community-driven climate solutions spanning renewable energy, clean cooking, restoration, water and waste.
- Climate education and awareness
- Solar and renewable-energy awareness
- Solar skills training for youth
- Clean cooking and energy-efficient technologies
- Tree planting, restoration and conservation
- Water harvesting and conservation
- Waste management, recycling and green entrepreneurship
Women & Economic Inclusion
Enterprise, skills and leadership pathways that strengthen women-led households and businesses.
- Women entrepreneurship and business skills
- Vocational training and financial literacy
- Mentorship and leadership
- Market linkages for women-led enterprises
Youth Skills & Employment
Market-driven skills connecting young people to work, enterprise and emerging green opportunities.
- Vocational, digital and green skills
- Entrepreneurship and career guidance
- Apprenticeships and internships
- Industry partnerships and employment pathways
Girl Child Education
Keeping girls in school with dignity, mentorship and pathways into further learning and work.
- Education support, scholarships and bursaries through partnerships
- Mentorship, career guidance and digital literacy
- Menstrual hygiene and dignity
- School retention and protection
Human Rights & Child Protection
Awareness, protection and community systems that uphold the rights of women and children.
- Human rights awareness
- Women and children's rights
- Child protection and referral mechanisms
- Community sensitization and campaigns against violence and discrimination
Civic Education & Good Governance
Informed communities that participate in decisions affecting their lives.
- Civic education and community dialogue
- Leadership training and constitutional rights awareness
- Youth participation and women's leadership
- Accountability
Focus
Agriculture, Agribusiness and Water at the Centre
Food, income and water security determine whether other gains hold. These three areas anchor our community resilience work.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Sustainable farming practices, soil and crop management, and farmer and community capacity building that protects yields in a changing climate.
- Farmer training
- Sustainable practices
- Community livelihoods
Agribusiness & Value Addition
Turning production into enterprise: business skills, financial literacy, value addition and market linkages, especially for women-led and youth-led ventures.
- Enterprise skills
- Value addition
- Market linkages
Water Harvesting & Conservation
Rainwater harvesting, sustainable water use and conservation practices that strengthen household, farm and community resilience.
- Rainwater harvesting
- Water conservation
- Resilience
Cross-Cutting Priorities
Principles Embedded in Every Programme
These commitments are not standalone projects — they shape how each programme is designed, delivered and measured.
Gender Equality
Ensuring women and girls are active beneficiaries and participants in every programme.
Youth Inclusion
Creating pathways for young people to gain skills, employment and leadership opportunities.
Child Protection
Keeping children's safety, dignity and rights central to all relevant programmes.
Disability Inclusion
Promoting accessibility and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities.
Climate Resilience
Embedding environmentally responsible practices across all programme areas.
Digital Inclusion
Using technology to expand access to education, information, employment and entrepreneurship.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Measuring activities, outputs, outcomes and lessons so programmes deliver meaningful impact.
Our Approach
Community-Led. Inclusive. Measurable.
We engage communities as partners rather than passive beneficiaries, ensuring that programmes respond to real needs and build local ownership.
- 01Community Mobilization
- 02Needs Assessment
- 03Programme Design
- 04Partnerships
- 05Implementation
- 06Monitoring
- 07Evaluation
- 08Learning
- 09Scale-up
Global Alignment
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our programmes are designed to contribute to global development priorities while remaining rooted in Kenyan community realities.
SDG 1
No Poverty
Livelihoods, skills and economic empowerment.
SDG 4
Quality Education
Girl-child education, mentorship and skills development.
SDG 5
Gender Equality
Women's empowerment and advocacy.
SDG 7
Affordable & Clean Energy
Green energy and renewable-energy initiatives.
SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Youth skills, employment and entrepreneurship.
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusion and support for vulnerable groups.
SDG 13
Climate Action
Environmental conservation and climate programmes.
SDG 16
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Human rights, civic education and good governance.
SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strategic collaboration.
Support Our Work
Fund a Programme, Build a Partnership
Programme funding, technical assistance and skills partnerships all help us extend this work to more communities.