Overview
Under its Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability pillar, the EmPOvia47 Foundation mobilizes youth across Kenya’s 47 counties to lead the fight against climate change through awareness, conservation, and innovation. We champion community-driven environmental initiatives that promote tree planting, waste management, renewable energy adoption, and climate-smart agriculture, empowering young people to become active stewards of their environment. By integrating green skills, sustainable livelihoods, and eco-entrepreneurship into our programs, we aim to build a generation that not only understands the urgency of the climate crisis but also drives practical solutions for a resilient, green, and sustainable Kenya.
Key Initiatives
Establish youth-led environmental innovation centers in all 47 counties to coordinate local climate action, promote green entrepreneurship, and strengthen community participation in sustainability programs.
A national youth-driven afforestation and reforestation initiative aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, increasing tree cover, and supporting Kenya’s commitment to climate resilience.
Train and mentor young climate champions in advocacy, environmental governance, and project management to lead sustainable solutions in their communities.
Empower youth and community groups to turn waste into economic opportunities through recycling, upcycling, and sustainable waste management enterprises.
Promote the adoption of clean energy solutions such as solar, biogas, and mini-grids to enhance rural electrification and reduce carbon emissions.
Equip smallholder farmers and agripreneurs with sustainable farming techniques that improve productivity, conserve water, and protect natural ecosystems.
Engage young people in influencing local and national environmental policies, ensuring youth voices shape Kenya’s transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.
Goal
To empower and equip young people across Kenya’s 47 counties to take the lead in climate action and environmental stewardship by promoting awareness, innovation, and sustainable practices that restore ecosystems, advance the green economy, and build a climate-resilient, low-carbon, and environmentally sustainable Kenya.
Partner With Us
We invite donors, government institutions, development agencies, and corporate partners to join the EmPOvia47 Foundation in shaping Kenya’s future through the power of youth. By partnering with us, you invest in a movement that transforms potential into progress — empowering millions of young people with the skills, innovation, and opportunities to drive sustainable development in all 47 counties. Together, we can scale impact, strengthen communities, and build a nation defined by equity, creativity, and resilience. Your partnership is not just support — it’s a shared commitment to a brighter, more empowered Kenya, county by county, youth by youth.