History
The Sustainable Innovation Center was established in 2021 in Homa Bay, Kenya, to address climate change and social inequality. It began by empowering local communities, focusing on farmers, women, youth, and people with disabilities. The organization initially promoted climate-smart agriculture to improve food security and resilience. Its work quickly expanded to include drilling boreholes and installing water tanks to combat water scarcity. It also launched educational programs, integrating sustainable development into school curricula. The Center championed economic initiatives, such as transforming sisal into eco-friendly products to create green jobs. Through its evolution, it linked environmental stewardship with community empowerment, turning global sustainable development goals into local action.
Mission
To improve livelihoods and promote environmental sustainability by
empowering communities—especially women, youth, children, and persons with
disabilities—through evidence-based advocacy, inclusive education, sustainable
agriculture, and clean energy innovations that combat climate change and foster social
equity.
Vision
We envision a just, inclusive, and climate-resilient society where
women, youth, children, and people living with disabilities are empowered to lead
sustainable lives through innovation, education, and equitable access to clean energy and
environmental resources.
Objectives
1. Education & Scholarships
Provide scholarships and learning support to underserved children,
especially those from marginalized communities.
Partner with schools to enhance access to quality education for all,
including children living with disabilities.
2. Health & Wellbeing
Promote menstrual hygiene and reproductive health education,
particularly among girls and women.
Implement feeding programs in schools to improve child nutrition and
learning outcomes.
3. Sustainable Agriculture
Train community members in permaculture and climate-smart
agriculture techniques to improve food security and environmental
sustainability.
Support smallholder farmers with resources and knowledge for
sustainable land use.
4. Empowerment & Inclusion
Facilitate skills training and economic empowerment programs for
women, youth, and people with disabilities.
Promote inclusive participation in community development processes.
5. Climate Change Resilience
Build community capacity to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate
change through local initiatives and innovations.
Strengthen local infrastructure and knowledge for disaster preparedness
and environmental protection.
6. Advocacy & Policy Influence
Conduct evidence-based advocacy to influence policy and decision-
making at local and national levels.
Amplify community voices in environmental justice, education, and
social equity discussions.