Kenya Youth In Forestry
Empowering Kenyan Youth to drive Eco-System restoration, Climate leadership, and Green Enterprise Development, Positioning Forests as Engines of Resilience, Opportunity, and Sustainable Futures.
Mission
We Empower the Youth across Kenya to lead in Forestry, Climate Action, and Sustainable Livelihoods. By combining grassroots restoration with innovation, we nurture a generation that sees forests not just as trees, but as engines of resilience, equity, and opportunity.
Motto: Empowering Youth, Restoring Forests, Transforming Futures.
Vision
A Kenya Where The Youth Drive the Restoration of Eco-systems, the Growth of Green Enterprises, and the Shaping of Climate Solutions that inspire Africa and the World.
About Us
Welcome To Kenya Youth In Forestry
Abit About Us
Kenya Youth in Forestry is a youth-serving organization that champions the active involvement of young people in climate action, forest restoration, and building resilient livelihoods. We work with communities to achieve this through Tree planting, sustainable forestry, restoring degraded lands, and supporting innovative green enterprises that boost local economies.
- Greening
- Skills Courses​
- Youth Support​
- Awareness
Our Pilllars
Promote Your Environment
Restoration & Conservation:
Tree planting, forest rehabilitation, and biodiversity protection.
Youth Leadership & Advocacy:
Training, mentorship, and representation in national and global climate forums.
Community Empowerment:
Partnering with local groups to ensure forestry creates jobs, justice, and dignity.
Green Innovation & Enterprises:
Supporting eco friendly businesses and climate smart technologies.
Our Work
What We Are Doing
Our Work
Join Our Events And Help Us To Uplift The Youth & Community Through Forestry
Establish the initiative to empower young Kenyans to lead in climate action, forest restoration, and sustainable livelihoods. Focuses on building bridges between grassroots youth groups and global climate networks.
National Tree Planting Drives:
Mobilized thousands of youth to restore degraded lands in Kiambu, Murang’a, and Kakamega.
Forests for Livelihoods Initiative:
Linking restoration with income generating activities for rural youth.
Youth Forestry Conferences
Brings together 300+ young leaders, featuring masterclasses, exhibitions, and UNDP supported tree planting.
Regional Climate Innovation Forums:
Partnering with Universities and NGOs to Spotlight Youth-Led Solutions.
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About Us
Our Team
Theresa
Founder
Visionary founder of Kenya Youth in Forestry. Theresa established the initiative to empower young Kenyans to lead in climate action, forest restoration, and sustainable livelihoods. Her leadership continues to inspire a generation of youth changemakers.
Joan
Programme Director
Strategic architect of youth empowerment and climate innovation. Joan drives legal empowerment, forestry advocacy, and global partnerships, ensuring Kenyan youth are represented in continental and international climate forums.
Robert
Chief Technical Officer
Oversees technology, systems, and innovation. Robert ensures seamless integration of digital platforms, manages event representation, and supports the scaling of forestry and climate solutions.
Testimonials
What Our Partners Say
Before this organization, our lands were degraded and youth had few opportunities. Through their training and tree-planting drives, I've started my own agroforestry nursery and even earned income selling seedlings. We're restoring forests together and creating green jobs—it's empowering and inspiring
Peter Kimani
Volunteer
As a young person passionate about the environment, this group gave me a real platform. We hosted conferences, planted indigenous trees, and learned about sustainable livelihoods. Seeing our seedlings grow and communities benefit makes me proud—youth really can lead the fight against climate change in Kenya
Lucy Oduor
Volunteer
Joining this youth forestry group changed everything for me. We planted thousands of Trees, and now our forests are coming back while erosion has slowed down. I've learned nursery skills, made lifelong friends, and feel like I'm building a better future for my community. Asante sana.
Ayisha Kibibi
KCB
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