Betty Adera Foundation

W.E. Thrive: Women & Youth for the Environment – Thriving Communities through Climate Action & Sustainability

Unlocking potentials

Project Summary

W.E. Thrive is a grassroots, women- and youth-led climate justice and environmental sustainability initiative that addresses the accelerating threats of climate change, deforestation, and ecosystem degradation—especially in vulnerable and underserved communities In Nairobi Metropolis. Centered on nature-based solutions, local knowledge, and inclusive leadership, the project builds resilience by restoring degraded environments, protecting natural resources, and creating sustainable green livelihoods.

By empowering women and youth as climate leaders, W.E. Thrive fosters a new generation of environmental stewards who are driving meaningful change in their own communities. From planting indigenous trees and protecting riverbanks, to launching green enterprises and championing sustainable practices, the project ensures climate action is community-rooted, inclusive, and regenerative.

  1. Mobilize women and youth as leaders in climate adaptation, environmental conservation, and green economy initiatives.
  2. Restore degraded ecosystems through indigenous tree planting, riverbank protection, and biodiversity conservation.
  3. Promote sustainable natural resource management and local innovation to reduce environmental harm.
  4. Build climate literacy and resilience through education, intergenerational learning, and behavioral change.
  5. Influence climate policy and planning by amplifying grassroots voices—especially women’s and youth perspectives.
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  1. Ecosystem Restoration & Nature-Based Solutions
    • Indigenous tree planting on degraded land, public spaces, schools, and community forests
    • Riverbank and watershed protection through buffer zone replanting and erosion control
    • Community-led biodiversity protection and revival of traditional conservation practices
    • Restoration of sacred groves, water catchments, and communal green spaces
  2. Sustainable Livelihoods & Green Innovation
    • Support for women and youth in eco-enterprises: composting, biogas, beekeeping, upcycling, and climate-resilient farming
    • Promotion of circular economies to reduce waste and reliance on unsustainable natural resource use
    • Vocational training, access to green financing, and business incubation for grassroots entrepreneurs
  3. Environmental Literacy & Climate Leadership
    • Climate education in schools, youth clubs, and women’s groups
    • Awareness campaigns on ecosystem services, water conservation, and climate-smart practices
    • Peer-led storytelling, mural projects, and radio forums to foster a culture of sustainability
  4. Community Advocacy & Policy Engagement
    • Civic education and capacity building for grassroots environmental governance
    • Facilitate women and youth participation in climate action plans and environmental budgeting processes
    • Establish community-based monitoring groups for accountability and local policy influence
  1. Increased restoration of degraded landscapes and protection of key ecological areas
  2. Stronger grassroots capacity for climate adaptation and sustainable resource management
  3. Enhanced climate awareness and participation among youth and women
  4. Growth of green livelihoods that support environmental and economic resilience
  5. Greater community influence in shaping climate and environmental policy agendas