Youth Initiative
Our Vision
A climate-literate generation of environmental stewards building greener, healthier, and thriving communities across Kiambu County.
Our Mission
We use nature and climate technology to nurture young people; building purpose, livelihoods, and a thriving environment for all.
What We Do
Environmental Restoration
Restoring local ecosystems through indigenous tree planting, clean-ups and community-led conservation in schools, health facilities and public spaces across Kiambu County.
Digital Skills
Equipping young people with practical skills in AI, technology and climate-focused tools, opening pathways to learning, enterprise and employment.
Mental Wellness
Nurturing mental wellbeing through supportive communities, purposeful engagement and connection with nature, creating spaces where young people can thrive.
Substance & Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Preventing substance and alcohol abuse through awareness, positive alternatives and peer support, and connecting people to pathways toward healthier choices and recovery.
Where We Work
We work across Kiambu County, Kenya, meeting communities where they are. Our cohort-based approach means we stay alongside the same groups over time, building lasting relationships and results.
Our Values
Community-Led
We are rooted in Kiambu. Local priorities, participation and accountability shape everything we do.
Youth-First
Young people are at the centre of our work as leaders, participants and contributors to community development.
Inclusive
Inclusion is built into how Gen Zen operates. Our team includes persons with disabilities, and our programmes create meaningful opportunities for people of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Practical
We focus on results people can see, experience and sustain, from trees planted and environments restored to skills gained and young people supported.
