Empowering Youth for a Greener Future

Empowering Youth for Environmental Change

A generation of empowered youth leading sustainable change, where thriving communities live in harmony with nature, safeguarded by innovation, resilience and environmental responsibility.

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

To empower and inspire young people to protect the environment, embrace sustainable practices, and unlock their potential through mentorship, climate action, and circular economy solutions that create green jobs and resilient communities.

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Welcome to Mpenda Mazingira Youth Initiative CBO. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to empower youths and teens in nurturing emotional intelligence and championing environmental stewardship. Each member brings a unique story, a deep sense of calling and shared belief in the power of mentorship, creativity and community transformation. Together we dream boldly, serve humbly and walk alongside young people from across Kenya . As they discover their voice, their worth and their role in shaping a more compassionate world. we are not just a team— we are a movement.

And you’re invited to journey with us.

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What We Do

At Mpenda Mazingira Youth Initiative, we champion climate change advocacy, mentor boys to grow into responsible young men who protect and respect girls and create youth employment opportunities through sustainable practices and the circular economy. Our work builds a safer, greener, and more empowered future for all.

Clean Ups

We organize community clean-ups twice a year, mobilizing youth and partners to restore cleanliness in forests, rivers, lakes, oceans, and public spaces such as markets. Through these efforts, we reduce pollution, protect ecosystems, and inspire communities to embrace responsible waste management for a healthier, sustainable environment.

Tree Growing

Our Tree Growing Drive is at the heart of our environmental action. We mobilize young people and communities to plant trees in schools, institutions, hills, and forests. By restoring degraded areas and protecting biodiversity, we not only fight climate change but also create greener, healthier spaces for learning, living, and future generations.

Mentorship program

Our Mentorship Program focuses on guiding boys to become responsible, respectful, and value-driven young men who protect and support girls rather than harm them. Through life skills, leadership training, and positive role modeling, we empower youth to make better choices, resist harmful influences, and grow into leaders who create safer and stronger communities.

Emotional Intelligence

We teach young people the power of emotional intelligence understanding and managing their emotions while respecting the feelings of others. Through mentorship and training, we equip youth with empathy, self-control and resilience, helping them build stronger relationships, make wise decisions, and become compassionate leaders in their communities.

Objectives

• Creating a better society

• Raising responsible young men

• Shifting mindsets

Values

• Respect

• Transparency

• Integrity

• Love