WHO WE ARE
ABOUT NAJIMUDU EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
Najimudu Empowerment Initiative (NEI) is a youth- and women-led organization in Kenya that builds climate-resilient communities by engaging youth, women, and persons with disabilities to co-create inclusive and sustainable solutions.
Problem Statement
Women, youth, and persons with disabilities in Kenya face systemic barriers to accessing social, economic, and environmental opportunities. These include limited access to education, healthcare, employment, digital tools, and decision-making spaces, all exacerbated by climate change and social inequality.
Our Mission
300,000 by 2030, aimed at directly supporting 300,000 underserved individuals to adapt, survive, and thrive in the face of intensifying climate impacts.
Our Vision
To foster a just, innovative, economically efficient
and sustainable society
Our Values
Sustainability
Accountability
Inclusion
Equity
Community Leadership
Theory Of Change Logic
- If we build the capacity of underserved communities through inclusive education, training, and innovation,
- And we co-create community-driven solutions that address systemic inequalities in climate, economic, and social spaces,
- Then we will empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities to lead dignified, productive, and resilient lives.
- And we will create a ripple effect that transforms communities into more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable environments for all.
Core Components
Inputs
Skilled team, local knowledge, partnerships, funding, digital tools
Activities
Training, product innovation, advocacy, climate solutions, community engagement
Outputs
Empowered individuals, inclusive tools, restored ecosystems, adopted policies
Outcomes
Increased resilience, access, equity, economic participation, policy influence
Impacts
A socially just and inclusive society led by and for women, youth, and persons with disabilities |
MEET THE TEAM
Board of Directors
PETRONILLA WAKIO
CHAIRPERSON - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Glain Naneu
Vice Chairperson - Board Of Directors
CHRISTINE ONYANGO
DIRECTOR - LEGAL FRAMEWORK, ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATIONAL ADVANCEMENT
BILL KAUNDA
DIRECTOR - STRATEGY, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Charity Adhiambo
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Team
Charity Adhiambo
Chief Executive Officer
BILL KAUNDA
DIRECTOR - STRATEGY, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
lemayian saaman
head of people and culture
whitney mulekani
Executive Secretary
BILLY MAPESA
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
RAWLINGS OTIENO
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
GEORGE NDICHU
HEAD OF PROGRAMS
kheri kisia
head of esg
OUR PARTNERS
OUR IMPACT
YOUTHS EMPOWERED
WOMEN EMPOWERED
PWDS EMPOWERED
OUR TEAM
The organizational team at Najimudu is a cohesive and dynamic group that embodies collaboration, expertise, and a shared commitment to achieving excellence. Comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, the team seamlessly combines their strengths to tackle complex challenges and drive success. Through effective communication and a strong sense of unity, they foster a supportive work environment where ideas are freely exchanged, and creativity thrives.
PRESERVING NATURE, ONE BRANCH AT A TIME
Planting trees can be a simple but powerful act of environmental stewardship that anyone can participate in. By planting trees in your community, you can create a more beautiful, healthy and sustainable environment for everyone.