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Youth Centre for Sustainable Development
Climate-smart interventions, clean energy and sustainable livelihoods for communities since 2003.
Who we are
A beacon of proactive climate leadership
Tembea Youth Centre for Sustainable Development (TEMBEA) was founded in 2003, and formally registered on 13th April 2006 as a community based development organisation with the Department of Gender and Youth Affairs, under the Ministry of Youth, Gender and Public Service.
In the face of a rapidly changing climate, our organisation stands as a beacon of hope and proactive leadership in the fight against climate change. We recognise that the health of our planet and the wellbeing of our communities are inextricably linked, which is why our strategy prioritises climate-smart interventions and sustainable land use practices.
We firmly believe that the sustainable governance and management of land resources is pivotal in mitigating climate change impacts, fostering resilience, and promoting biodiversity. Our approach extends beyond environmental concerns; it centres on economic and social rights as well. Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, and it is imperative that we ensure economic and social justice in our mission.
Through equitable access to clean energy, education, economic opportunities and healthcare, we empower individuals and communities to adapt to the challenges of a changing world. By promoting economic growth that is rooted in sustainability and justice, we envision technology-driven innovations for sustainable communities, a world where every individual has the right to a stable and prosperous life.
What we do
Our solutions
Clean Energy
Through our Environment, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change program, we have promoted clean energy through the construction of over 120,000 energy efficient cook stoves.
Livelihoods
Poverty is a key contributor to environmental degradation. Over the years we have mobilised and trained more than 130,000 community members, 80% of them women, to acquire financial assets and generate income.
Environmental Conservation
We have mobilised local community members to plant over 20,000 trees and established over 20 tree nurseries across the County.
Knowledge Transfer
We have reached more than 200,000 farmers with climate change information, and 15,000 farmers on sustainable land use practices and agricultural skills through Tembea Radio programmes.
Economic and Social Rights
Through our human rights and good governance program, we have enhanced public awareness of health and environment rights for hundreds of community members in Siaya County.
Building Partnerships
Throughout our work, we have strengthened partnerships with government, local communities, development partners, private investors and other stakeholders in conservation, capacity building and health.
Impact
Two decades of community impact
120K+
Energy efficient cooking stoves constructed
130K+
Community members mobilised and trained to acquire financial assets, 80% of them women
200K+
Farmers reached with climate change information through Tembea Radio
20K+
Trees planted by local communities, with over 20 tree nurseries
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