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Jenga Future Initiative

Iten, Kenya
Joined November 2024

We are a local public benefit organization dedicated to empowering youth, persons with disabilities, and women in rural areas by enhancing their capacity to innovate and prosper amid climate change.



Presence in: Kenya
Focus: Disability Rights, Environmental Justice

The founders of Jenga Future  grew up in marginalized communities where clean water once flowed abundantly from rivers surrounded by lush forests. However, over the years, unsustainable practices like deforestation and poor agricultural methods have degraded the land, destroyed habitats, and disrupted ecosystems. These practices, compounded by the effects of climate change, have left communities vulnerable to landslides, loss of livelihoods, and declining food productivity.

This cycle of environmental destruction has deepened poverty and weakened the community’s ability to adapt to a changing climate. Inspired by their childhood experiences and the Swahili word “Jenga,” meaning “build,” the founders established the organization to help communities rebuild their relationship with nature, strengthen their resilience, and secure a sustainable future. Jenga Future Initiative works to empower current and future generations to break this cycle and thrive in the face of climate challenges.

We envision a society that is adaptive to climate change challenges

Our Innovations

  1. TerraTech Academy:

Focused on climate education & climate technology solutions, by empowering communities with knowledge and skills for sustainable climate action.

  1. Forest Whisperers: Aimed at promoting forestry initiatives and fostering a movement for sustainable environmental stewardship.

Our Unique Approaches

  1. Building resilience: Equipping communities to adapt to climate impacts through sustainable practices like regenerative agriculture and forestry.
  2. Community-Led Solutions: Co-creating innovative, locally-driven responses to climate challenges that respect cultural and environmental contexts.
  3. Advocacy and Policy Influence: Amplifying the voices of those often overlooked in climate conversations to ensure fair policies and funding allocations.