Empowering Communities Through Green Innovation and Climate Resilience
Building economic resilience through climate-smart solutions
The Sustainable Livelihoods, Agribusiness, and Climate Justice (SLAC) program is HEDSO's dedicated initiative to empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs), youth, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across 10 counties in Kenya. We focus on building economic resilience through climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land governance, environmental conservation, and green enterprise development.
We envision thriving communities where AGYWs, youth, and PWDs lead sustainable agribusinesses, protect their environment, exercise their land rights, and build resilient livelihoods that withstand climate shocks while contributing to a greener future for Kenya.
Addressing interconnected challenges through integrated, community-driven solutions
Collapsed sugarcane industries and declining fish stocks have left thousands without stable income
Floods, droughts, and erratic weather patterns threaten food security and livelihoods
AGYWs and PWDs often lack ownership or access to land for productive use
Deforestation, soil erosion, and poor waste management undermine community wellbeing
Few young people have training in climate-smart agriculture or green enterprises
Five integrated pillars driving sustainable transformation
Goal: Improve knowledge and capacity of 5,000 households of AGYWs, youth, and PWDs on land rights, policy advocacy, and inclusive land governance.
Goal: Support the establishment and scaling of 500 climate-smart agribusiness enterprises led by AGYWs, youth, and PWDs.
Goal: Strengthen family economic resilience by linking 3,000 vulnerable households to savings groups, financial literacy training, micro-grants, and green value chains.
Goal: Increase participation of AGYWs, youth, and PWDs in environmental conservation by training and engaging at least 500 households per county on ecosystem restoration, waste management, and circular economy initiatives.
Goal: Influence the integration of disability-inclusive and gender-responsive approaches in at least five county government agricultural and environmental policies or programs.
Proven approaches for sustainable impact
Continuous learning spaces for practical skills development
Scaling access to green technologies, markets, and financing
Timely weather advisories, market information, and extension services
Ensuring PWDs and young women participate in producer groups and value chains
Locally-led adaptation planning based on real vulnerabilities
Tree planting drives, conservation walks, and clean-up initiatives
Embedding SLAC principles into school curricula through eco-competitions and clubs
Empowering the most vulnerable and marginalized communities
Adolescent Girls and Young Women from fishing communities, sugarcane farming areas, and urban slums
Ages 18-35 seeking sustainable livelihood opportunities and green entrepreneurship
Persons with Disabilities who face barriers to agricultural participation and land ownership
Affected by climate shocks, economic instability, and food insecurity
Serving 10 counties across Western Kenya, Lake Victoria region, and coastal areas
Measurable outcomes transforming lives and communities
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