Climate action and environmental sustainability
Climate education, adaptation, tree growing, resource conservation and community campaigns that turn awareness into local action.
Core area
Youth-led · Nairobi, Kenya
Locally rooted. Internationally connected.
Empowering young people. Strengthening communities. Building sustainable futures.
INUKA Volunteer Youth Foundation is a youth-led Kenyan organisation bringing young people and communities together through climate action, learning and sustainable development. We welcome collaboration with organisations, universities and project consortia seeking to co-develop inclusive, locally grounded initiatives in Kenya.
- Organisation type
- Youth-led non-profit (NGO)
- Based in
- Nairobi, Kenya
- EU PIC
- 877635728
- Frameworks we align with
- UN SDGs · Paris Agreement · AU Agenda 2063
Who we are
Young Kenyans driving the shift to a fair, green and sustainable future
INUKA – Swahili for “rise up” – brings together students, activists, entrepreneurs and professionals united by one belief: that young people can lead the change their communities need.
We combine community outreach, training and practical pilots with a commitment to climate justice and equitable access to resources. Our work is shaped by local communities and guided by transparency, inclusivity and accountability.
What we do
Six areas where we create impact and seek partners
Youth empowerment and non-formal learning
Youth leadership, volunteering, peer learning and capacity building that equip young people to lead change in their communities.
Core areaGreen entrepreneurship and employability
Training and mentoring for young people developing green enterprises, practical skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Core areaSustainable agriculture and food systems
Climate-smart farming, agroforestry, organic inputs and clean-energy solutions such as solar-powered irrigation with smallholder farmers.
Core areaDigital skills and innovation
Digital literacy, responsible technology use and digital tools that help young people access learning, markets and civic participation.
Growing areaInclusion, participation and community resilience
Inclusive youth engagement, community-led project design, disaster preparedness and advocacy that puts vulnerable communities first.
Growing areaFor consortium partners
What INUKA brings to a funded project
We act as a local implementing and engagement partner in Kenya, connecting international expertise with young people and communities on the ground.
Local needs assessment
Community consultations, baseline surveys and focus groups that ground project design in Kenyan realities.
Youth and community mobilisation
Reaching and engaging young people, farmers and community groups through our volunteer network.
Training and capacity building
Delivering workshops, peer learning and non-formal education activities in local contexts.
Pilot implementation
Running and documenting field pilots in climate-smart agriculture, green enterprise and resilience.
Communication and dissemination
Visibility campaigns, youth-focused content and stakeholder events that spread results.
Monitoring and reporting
Data collection, progress reporting and lessons learned, led by a PMI-certified project manager.
Projects & impact
From awareness to action
Climate education and awareness
Workshops, training sessions and campaigns that help young people and communities understand climate change and act on it.
Read moreClimate-smart agriculture
Working with farmers on low-till farming, agroforestry, organic inputs and solar-powered irrigation.
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Green enterprise and skills
Training and mentoring young people to start and grow green businesses that create decent work.
Read moreBuilding a consortium with activities in Kenya?
We welcome conversations with universities, NGOs, local authorities and businesses preparing proposals in youth, climate, skills and inclusive development.