Culture, Arts & Innovation

We are supported through a combination of partnerships, grants, community enterprise income, and generous contributions from donors and well-wishers who share our vision for a stronger, more empowered community. We are always open to new partnerships and funding opportunities that align with our mission.

Yes, Kijiweni Uplift Youth CBO is a registered Community Based Organization (CBO) operating within Kenya's legal and regulatory framework for civil society organizations.

Kijiweni Uplift Youth CBO is a community-based organization rooted in Mombasa, Kenya. We work to uplift young people, women, and vulnerable community members through programs in climate action, community well-being, and culture, arts & innovation. Everything we do is driven by one belief: that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We deliver impact through three thematic areas:

1. Climate Action & Green Energy — including the Coko Burn Briquette Production project and the Miti Alisi Indigenous Tree Initiative.
2. Community Well-Being & Economic Resilience — including Gumzo Kijiweni community dialogues, Afya Kijiweni health camps, and the Ice Moto social enterprise.
3. Culture, Arts & Innovation — including the Kijiweni Beauty Hub vocational training and the RADI Resin Art & Design Initiative.

We are based in Mombasa County, Kenya. Our programs primarily serve youth, young women and mothers, persons with disabilities, refugees, and other vulnerable community members in our local area — though our impact and partnerships extend across Mombasa County and beyond.