Welcome to Green Generation Initiative
Our Work
We work on projects that implement nature-based solutions to bring about impactful improvements to address climate change, promote environmental restoration, promote sustainable policy advocacy, de-carbonization, scale youth movement building, increase communities climate resilience and drive green investments in the African market.
Documenting Impact Stories
Spotlighting and telling Africa’s transformative environmental & climate impact stories.
Sustainable Brand Endorsement
Raising brands visibility by showcasing their sustainability, climate action, and conservation initiatives.
Africa Green Investments Portfolio Management
Facilitating green investment opportunities to drive Africa’s green industrialization.
WITH COLLABORATIONS, IMPACT HAPPENS
Our projects are designed to achieve a Triple-Bottom-line impact of People, Planet, and Prosperity, the essence of sustainable development.
“ We believe that, only by creating a generation of environmentally conscious individuals, will we cultivate the ambassadors needed to champion sustainability across society.”
6,590,000
Trees Grown
205,700
People Impacted
308
Schools Engaged
Our Campaigns
GGI’s key projects include the Fruit Trees for Schools initiative, which greens schools with fruit and indigenous trees while promoting students fruit-nutrition, psycho-social wellbeing, environmental tranquility and education through eco-clubs. Our Fruit Orchards program supports agro-forestry and fruit social enterprise among rural farmers. Water Funds focuses on source water protection in catchments through collaborations. A climate accelerator program and movement-building network for emerging young climate leaders. Additionally, we engage in Decarbonization projects in clean energy, ESG and green investment portfolios management for ventures looking to access the African market.
Community Resilience
We empower grassroots communities to strengthen their climate resilience by integrating sustainable practices into their livelihoods and production systems while generating income through social enterprises. Our focus areas are agro-forestry, seedling production, and fruit orchards, aim to enhance food security, promote environmental stewardship, and drive local economic development.
Conservation and Restoration
Our greening initiatives focus on preserving and restoring natural ecosystems to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. This includes forest adoption for restoration, forest geo-mapping, source water protection and water catchment restoration, environmental/climate educational and awareness for children, youth and local communities.
Climate & Youth Action
Our Climate Action and Youth Movement Building program empowers young people and organizations to engage in climate advocacy, policy-making and movement building. Through an accelerator program we aim to build the capacity of youth across Africa to drive climate action and contribute to global sustainability efforts and multilateral systems.
Sustainability
Our sustainability program focuses on integrating sustainable practices into various sectors, including corporate operations and educational institutions. Through strategic partnerships, our efforts include promoting clean energy solutions, supporting corporate ESG/CSR initiatives, de-carbonization and expanding green investment opportunities in the African market.
JOIN US & MAKE A GREEN IMPACT BY DONATION
With you Support, together, we can combat climate change, grow more trees, restore more forests, bio-diversities, water catchments and green our world. Every contribution, no matter the size, enables us to create a generation of environmentally conscious individuals, youths and communities. You can join us or support us in any of our events, campaigns or projects.
Upcoming Events
our Mission
To nurture an environmentally conscious generation.
Committed to raising a prosperous, socially and environmentally responsible generation of children, youth, women and communities empowering them with nature-based solutions, green innovations, investments and policies that drive a sustainable future.
Testimonials
Elizabeth Wathuti through her organization, the Green Generation Initiative are doing outstanding work in climate action and youth engagement, both nationally and within local communities. The Ministry of Environment is proud of her work and to collaborate with her to strengthen restoration efforts in Nairobi River, climate action, and youth empowerment.
Hon. Soipan Tuya, Fromer CS, Ministry of Environment & Forestry
During Climate the Week in New York, we met up with Elizabeth Wathuti an amazing young climate activist, climate leader and found of the Green Generation Initiative. They are planting the seeds for climate action in Kenya and beyond. We are proud to collaborate with her and GGI
David Nicholson, Chief Climate Officer, Mercy Corps
Nyandarua County applauds GGI for planting over 7,000 seedlings in Kipipiri Sub-County and supporting the growth of more than 40,000 trees in Nyandarua. Their efforts will not only help mitigate climate change in Nyandarua and beyond but also aim to promote biogas use, urban forestry, green spaces, and the reforestation of the Aberdare water tower.
Ms. Njeri Njoroge, COO, Environment, Nyandarua County.
Driven by the devastating impacts of climate change in Kenya, Elizabeth’s Green Generation Initiative encourages young people to love nature while supporting communities to implement climate solutions. Compassion for people and planet is essential to her work.
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
Elizabeth's Green Generation Initiative is a testament to her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the environment. Under her guidance, this initiative has blossomed into a transformative force and a catalyst for change on the ground that extends far beyond mere advocacy.
Kate Hamptons, CEO, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF).
Latest News
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MarA Guide for Parents To Encourage Their Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors
Spending time out in nature is one of the best ways to improve our mood, reduce stress, and improve our mental abilities. When kids play outdoors, they become more creative […]
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FebOpen your hearts speech at COP26
Open your hearts speech by our founder, Elizabeth Wathuti during the COP26 World Leaders Summit Opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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FebGreen Generation Initiative: working towards a green future
By Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, founder of Green Generation Initiative. A Commitment to Environmental Conservation My name is Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti, but I’m more commonly referred to as Liz Mazingira. I […]
