Experiential Engagement Model

Conducts community-based and applied research on organic waste management and circular economy models in Diani, including real-time data collection, model testing, and evidence generation to inform policy and practice.

Operates a Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farm in Diani, South Coast Kenya that converts organic waste into organic fertilizer and protein-rich animal feed, contributing to waste reduction, improved environmental conditions, food security, and income generation for local communities.

Conducts community education forums, coastal clean-ups, tree planting, and habitat restoration activities involving schools, local communities, and volunteers to promote community-led environmental solutions and reduce pollution.

Operates a live demonstration site and training hub at the Black Soldier Fly Farm that hosts guided eco-tours, hands-on learning, and virtual experiences for diverse groups to showcase organic waste transformation and circular economy practices.

Organizes events and conferences focused on environmental health and sustainability to facilitate knowledge exchange, community engagement, and dissemination of research findings.

Conducts interdisciplinary research integrating public health, environmental science, and community knowledge to address environmental health risks, climate variability, waste management, and vector-borne diseases, producing over 120 peer-reviewed publications and policy-relevant findings.

Implements school-based eco-clubs and educational programs that engage students in tree planting, waste management, climate education, and conservation through interactive discussions, demonstrations, experiments, and projects to build environmental and public health awareness.

Created 100 temporary jobs linked to time-bound environmental projects, supporting livelihoods while advancing waste management and sustainability goals.

Trains community service providers, youth, and women in environmental health and sustainability practices; offers internships, fellowships, and field placements for students and early-career professionals to build capacity in research and sustainability.

Planted 15,000 trees and conducts ongoing tree planting and coastal clean-up initiatives to support environmental sustainability and habitat restoration in the Diani region.

Runs the Beadwork Value Chain Initiative, supporting Maasai women in converting traditional beadwork into sustainable enterprises, which has transformed the lives of over 1,000 women by generating sustainable income.

Completed a Climate Change Vulnerability Baseline Survey.

Provides leadership training and promotes transparent, democratic management in women's cooperatives, and facilitates Village Savings and Loan Associations with financial literacy training for women in Kajiado County through the FAIR for ALL program.

Operates a Food & Nutrition Security program that teaches women to grow, process, and prepare diverse, nutrient-rich foods, including training in kitchen gardening, promoting African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs), food preservation techniques, and nutrition education. This program has achieved an 85% improvement in food security for households, a 55% reduction in child malnutrition, and a 60% increase in dietary diversity.

Drives county-level policy change through the African Leafy Vegetables Strategy to position indigenous crops in Kenya's food security agenda, amplifying the voices of grassroots women.

Supports Indigenous Maasai women in transitioning from pastoralism to climate-smart agriculture.

Provides training to rural women farmers in climate-smart and conservation agriculture practices, including selecting drought-resistant crop varieties, efficient water management systems, soil health management, agroforestry, and using climate information for farming decisions. This training has reached over 5,000 women across 12 counties, resulting in a 45% average yield increase and 30% reduction in water usage among trained farmers.

Hosted a fun day event at Kisumu Maximum Prisons (Kodiaga) on October 12, 2024, in collaboration with partner organizations to support community and rehabilitative engagement.