Policy Action Initiative Programs
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Tukuze Shambani
Tukuze Shambani is dedicated to revitalizing urban biodiversity through the principles of agroecology. By leveraging sustainable agricultural practices, we aim to transform landfill urban spaces in Kenya into vibrant green areas, fostering biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem health.
We have so far established model farms in Githurai 45, Mukuru Kwa Njenga and Dabasso, where we are utilizing hydroponics and vertical garden solutions to produce vegetables and fruits to feed the local community, and the surplus is sold in markets for income. By strengthening food security and providing avenues for income generation, Tukuze Shambani has played a major role in fostering community resilience. The project also aims to combat underlying beliefs that farming cannot be done in the urban areas and promote participation of young people in the agricultural sector.
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Green Campus Caravan
To enhance youth engagement in environmental action, the Policy Action Initiative created the Green Campus Caravan project. Through this project, we aim to train 10,000 youths across universities, colleges and TVETs in Kenya on the climate policies in place, the concepts of climate change (including emerging issues like carbon markets, climate mobility and green bonds), our spiritual relationship with the environment, and opportunities that young innovators and policy enthusiasts can leverage upon to create the brighter future we all desire.
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Trees for Peace
This project aims at empowering young people to become active citizens and peace builders in Kenya through partaking in tree planting activities. This project is vital because the Horn of Africa region is mired in conflicts related to water and cattle rustling, which are escalating as the effects of climate change continue worsening. Aside from equipping youths with peace building skills, it’s also important to reduce tensions by solving one of the key drivers of conflicts in the region. This project will foster sustainable peace.
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Keeping The Commitment
This project’s goal is to bridge divides in the community through open communication between all stakeholders. It also helps the parties realize the humanity in them as they get to learn their differences, points of divergence and, thereby, work together towards achieving shared aspirations.
Among the themes explored are “Sustainable Development”, “Women’s Role in
Advancing Peace and Mediation”, and “Countering Hate Speech and misinformation; An Essential Factor of Peaceful Coexistence in Northern Kenya.”
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Policy Debates
At Policy Action Initiative, we periodically hold National Debates to promote the exchange of ideas on the sustainable development goals. In March, we organized the Kenya Inter-University Debate on Food Security and Nutrition, bringing together more than 150 students from 20 universities and colleges in Kenya to discuss strategies to achieve SDG 2 on Zero Hunger.
In May 2024, we also organized a Debate during the Advocacy Workshop by the Youth Café, where we engaged participants from the civil society, government, private sector, and faith-based groups in argumentative discussions on the role of democracy in climate action.
In May 2024, we also organized a Debate during the Advocacy Workshop by the Youth Café, where we engaged participants from the civil society, government, private sector, and faith-based groups in argumentative discussions on the role of democracy in climate action.
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Sensitizing youths on climate policies and carbon markets
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