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The Team The Board of Trustees Hezron Masitsa Chairperson Bernard Mwonyonyo Board Member Alice Nägele Secretary Gertrude Kopiyo Board Member Stephen Kadenyo Executive Director The Management Team The Staff Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Felix Odeka Pata School Manager Joshua Opande Project Officer Gloria Dayo Monitoring, Learning and Resource Mobilization Coordinator Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant

Pamoja for Transformation is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in Kenya as a Trust and in Liechtenstein as a non-profit association. The organization envisions a Peaceful, just, and prosperous society. We work in conflict-affected communities in East Africa, serving marginalized and disadvantaged people, communities, and groups to transit from crisis and poverty to sustainable peace and development. Supporting communities towards a peaceful future We provide tools and resources for conflict transformation through capacity building, dialogue, and mediation among conflict-affected communities Learn more Our Programs Skills and Enterprise Development Climate Change Resilience Program Peace and Governance Our Latest News Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Tag Climate Resilience and Peace and Governance Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya Read More Kisumu and Bungoma County Tag Peace and Governance CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy Read More Kisumu County Tag Peace and Governance and Skills & Enterprise Development Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County Read More SUCCESS STORIES “This opportunity helped me to channel my dream by focusing my attention on completing my studies. While this is a certificate course, I find it covering almost half of what we learnt at the university. I love the practical bit and I am inspired to continue to grade II and beyond in the future. This will give me an upper hand to become an examiner for technical training. I am also encouraged to finish my degree. I now have the confidence and am determined to resume my fourth-year studies with the small savings from freelancing and a token of appreciation from the YMCA.” Pamela Adhiambo Get Involved Be the first to know about our projects or programs Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! Partner German Cooperation Partner GIZ Partner Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark Partner USAID 1/11 Our Partners

Our Projects Our Programs Skills and Enterprise Development The program's primary goal is to enhance the economic productivity of disadvantaged women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through various interventions. These interventions include skills development, wealth creation, and promoting resilience and adaptation. To achieve this, the program provides a comprehensive range of support to disadvantaged women and youth. This support includes technical skills training, soft skills development, entrepreneurship knowledge, and assistance with market and financial linkages. By equipping them with these capacities, the program aims to enhance their ability to generate income, create employment opportunities, and support sustainable livelihoods. Learn More Climate Change Resilience Program The programme is premised on an integrated approach that promotes adaptation towards livelihood promotion. the program focuses on value chain development in circular economy, developing capacities of women and youth led SME’s. The program operates at the nexus between policy and action for resilience building and innovation within the green and blue economy value chains. Further, the program integrates and promotes renewable energy technologies in order to foster economic growth, enhance access to resources, affordability, availability towards food security and job opportunities while conserving the natural ecosystem. The program acknowledges that depletion of the natural ecosystem and the climatic changes factors not only disrupts human livelihoods, but also breeds conflicts arising from unsustainable utilization of the environment and it’s attendant resources. Learn More Peace and Governance The overall aim of this program is to contribute to the existence and operationalization of governance framework and practices that safeguard justice, equity, rule of law, inclusivity, cohesion and civic participation. Through the program, we engage in policy influencing, as well as facilitate improved civic engagements and access to justice. This program acts as the fulcrum and equilibrium that provides the impetus and lense for supporting the development and implementation of the climate change and SED programs. The program is premised on the philosophy that; all development needs are conflict context, therefore conscious intergration of peace and development through climate change and SED programming is critical. Interventions are entrenched within the governance structure at the community county and national levels since our interventions compliment and support Government development agenda. Learn More

Pamoja empowers youth, women and men to solve problems in their communities related to violence, security and poverty. We help transform institutions and communities to move from crisis and poverty to peace and prosperity across Kenya. Our Philosophy Our Guiding Principles Partnering for impact We bring people together across divides to find sustainable solutions to overcome violence and poverty. We work with a wide range of partners at all levels of society, including the national and county government, the police, civil society organizations, grassroots communities, religious and business leaders and the council of elders. Supporting community-led change We support and empower local communities to drive bottom-up social change and implement their own solutions, because communities are the best agents of their own change. We invest in and strengthen community systems and structures to drive and sustain home-grown solutions. A holistic approach to peace and development We promote multi-pronged approaches that link peace and with development to effectively address the underlying drivers and root causes of violence and poverty. We acknowledge the interconnectedness of issues, needs and endeavor to bridge all gaps through participation and inclusivity. Get Involved Be the first to know about our projects or programs Email SUBSCRIBE Thanks for subscribing! 1/1 Our Partners

The Team The Board of Trustees Hezron Masitsa Chairperson Bernard Mwonyonyo Board Member Alice Nägele Secretary Gertrude Kopiyo Board Member Stephen Kadenyo Executive Director The Management Team The Staff Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Felix Odeka Pata School Manager Joshua Opande Project Officer Gloria Dayo Monitoring, Learning and Resource Mobilization Coordinator Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant

< Back Co-Convenor of the National Peace Actors Forum (PAF) Location National Location Peace and Governance KEY FACTS Region: National Period: 2018 - 2021 Partner: Act Change Transform (ACT!) Donor: Danish International Development Agency - DANIDA CONTEXT PAF is a coordination platform that steers the peace advocacy and policy agenda by bringing together various peace initiatives, organizations, sectors and leaders engaged and promoting peaceful resolution of Kenya’s diverse conflicts through dialogue, research and building of of synergy. The NMF was born out of the need for a collective, consistent and coordinated voice on an inclusive national dialogue. The platform brings together initiatives that have and continue to engage in attempts to resolve the political crisis and conflictin the country following the August 8thelections 2017 and the 26th October 2017 repeat elections. The NMF recognises the Building Bridges Initiativeguided by the 9-point agenda as an opportunity to fast track and actualise the vision of achieving a New Kenyan Nation. PROJECT AIM The NMF is a coordination platform bringing together various peace initiatives, organizations, sectors and leaders engaged and promoting peaceful resolution of Kenya’s political and national conflict through dialogue. Born out of the need for a collective, consistent and coordinated voice on an inclusive national dialogue, the NMF provides a convergence for various actors to proactively seek sustainable solutions under the rallying call “The Kenya we want – towards a JUST, COHESIVE, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL KENYA.” Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu and Bungoma County CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy View Project Kisumu County Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County View Project Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Applications are invited from across all the 47 counties in the following categories: Youth Agri-Biz of the Year (Overall). Youth Agri-Biz (group/organization) of the Year. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Agroforestry. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Renewable energy uptake. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Climate smart Innovations. < Back Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. Apply Now Nairobi, Kenya Job Type Agri-Biz Awards 2023 Call for Applications. About the Award Applications are invited from across all the 47 counties in the following categories: Youth Agri-Biz of the Year (Overall). Youth Agri-Biz (group/organization) of the Year. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Agroforestry. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Renewable energy uptake. Youth Agri-Biz of the Year- Climate smart Innovations. Requirements To qualify, your enterprise should meet the following: A youth owned enterprise in the agribusiness sector. (Youth aged 35 and below by December 2023) Groups or enterprises owned and led by a Kenyan youth and operating in Kenya. Groups or enterprises having operated for at least two years. Enterprises practicing sustainable or climate smart agriculture. The business, group/organization must have 70% of its directors/members being below 35 years. About the Pamoja for Transformation Award The Agri-Biz awards is an annual entrepreneurship program that seeks to promote the engagement and participation of young people in agricultural activities. These awards are part of the Pamoja for Transformation's Agri-Biz programme which aims to provide technical, financial and networking opportunities for young people. Pamoja for Transformation Trust in partnership with her development partners invites interested and eligible individual youth, youth groups and youth led-enterprises to submit applications for the 2023 Agri-Biz Awards. Apply Now

Although I had known the job, I relied on daily commission from my labour. I was paid a commission of 50 shillings for every shirt I made and 100 shillings for every dress. My Move to start own business ignited by Pamoja skills training Skills and Development At the time of her enrollment in the project, Josphene had been learning tailoring as an apprentice for close to two years. “Although I had known the job, I relied on daily commission from my labour. I was paid a commission of 50 shillings for every shirt I made and 100 shillings for every dress. My commission depended on the availability of customers. I longed to open my own shop but was limited by lack of finance and confidence to make the move. The training on business finance management and soft skills gave me the inspiration and confidence to walk the journey. Lessons on goal setting, entrepreneurship, and business planning gave me the insights to begin the journey," says Josphene. During the BFM and soft skills training, participants are given the opportunity to practice Business Model Canvas (BMC) and business planning with their actual or dream businesses. It is from this kind of practice that Josphene begun visualizing and actualizing her newly desired business move. From the training, Josphene reached out to a friend in need who wanted to sell her old manual sewing machine and, with her little savings, bought the machine through two installments of Ksh. 2,500. Her husband later bought her another second-hand manual sewing machine. Even with the two manual machines, her work output was limited and always interrupted by regular maintenance due to bad condition of the second hand machines. Josphene was awarded a business toolkit of a brand new Singer sewing machine to boost her business operations. "Before, I could only do one dress in a day. However, with the new machine from Pamoja, my work is faster and satisfactorily. I can do more than two dresses in a day. Sincerely, my business has changed. I am on a different growth trajectory. My income has improved. I made an average of 200 shillings before. I now make more than double and am still able to meet my customer's demand for production and comfortably provide space for two trainees on attachment. My only challenge now is the overlocking machine. As a remedy, I just do neat finishing but sometimes pay for overlock services. I am committed to expanding the business and moving from the current container to bigger space. Though I never made it to university, I see this business helping me to educate my children to university and beyond, " says Josphene." Perri successfully sat for her NITA grade III, government trade test and has fully embarked on her Salon. She has also offered an employment opportunity to one of her colleagues from YMCA. She currently sponsors her youngest sibling who is a student at Kisumu Polytechnic “I am very grateful to Pamoja for Transformation and her donor for the opportunity to study and the gift of Hair Drier machine. " "I now have skills in Beauty Therapy and equipped to offer competent services to my clients. I would wish to tell my fellow young people not to wait to be employed. Employment opportunities are quite few, but with our own hands and hard work, we can contribute to create such opportunities for ourselves and others” Beline Perri" More Stories Skills Development Turning the Tides through Development Cooperation Read More Peace and Governance Turning Pain into Peace Read More Skills and Development Hillary Kawa Sore Read More Skills and Development My Move to start own business ignited by Pamoja skills training Read More Skills and Development Pamoja changed my Life Read More Skills and Development Reconnecting to my business dream through development partnership Read More

< Back CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy Location Kisumu and Bungoma County Location Peace and Governance Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy Pamoja, in partnership with GIZ-CPS, continues to empower youth across Kenya to become powerful advocates for peace, accountability, and improved service delivery in their communities. Recently, two impactful Youth Sensitization Workshops on Accountability and Service Delivery were held in Kisumu and Bungoma County, bringing together passionate young leaders equipped with nonviolent advocacy skills. Kisumu County: Driving Tangible Improvements The workshop held at Jumuia Hotel, Kisumu County, gathered youth advocates who have undergone intensive nonviolent advocacy training. These young change-makers have since initiated various peaceful actions that have led to real, positive changes in their communities. Key achievements include: Restocking of essential drugs at Nyalenda Health Centre in Kisumu Central Sub-County. Restoration of non-functional security lights in several neighborhoods, enhancing community safety. These youth are now empowered to identify and address local issues independently , without direct support from Pamoja. They have also developed a strategic roadmap to guide future interventions, ensuring sustainable impact across the county. Bungoma County: Building a Culture of Civic Engagement In Bungoma County, the workshop took place at Tourist Hotel, where enthusiastic youth advocates convened to deepen their understanding of nonviolent civic engagement. The participants, trained in advocacy techniques, are now leading efforts to tackle pressing community concerns. Notable outcomes include: The County Government of Bungoma, under the Department of Environment, Tourism, Water, and Climate, has acknowledged and agreed to adopt the youth-led approach to waste management in Cheptais and Malakisi , which involved engaging traders and locals to highlight challenges and escalate solutions to other markets. Repairs of a dilapidated road in Buluma Sub-County are currently underway following a memorandum submitted by youth advocates to the County Government. Like their peers in Kisumu, the Bungoma youth advocates are now well-equipped to identify and address community issues autonomously. They too have developed a county-wide strategic roadmap to continue driving meaningful change. A New Generation of Peace & Accountability Champions Through these initiatives, Pamoja and GIZ-CPS are proving that when equipped with the right tools and mindset, youth can be powerful agents of transformation. Their work is not only improving service delivery but also strengthening trust between citizens and government institutions. We celebrate the resilience, creativity, and commitment of the youth in Kisumu and Bungoma. Together, they are building safer, more accountable, and inclusive communities — one peaceful action at a time. #YouthLeadChange #NonviolentAdvocacy #PeaceAndAccountability For more information about the RPS Program or how you can support similar initiatives, contact: info@pamoja-transformation.org Pamoja for Transformation Team Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu and Bungoma County CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy View Project Kisumu County Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County View Project Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Building the Resilience of Small Sized Enterprises to cope with implications of COVID19 Location Nakuru, Turkana, Nairobi, Migori, and Kisumu Counties Location Skills and Enterprise Development The project aims to enhance the entrepreneurial competencies of existing small-sized enterprise (SME) owners in Nakuru, Turkana, Nairobi, Migori, and Kisumu Counties. The specific objectives include retaining existing jobs, increasing employment creation prospects, improving income, and enhancing the well-being of individuals living in poverty. To achieve these objectives, the project will focus on strengthening the entrepreneurial, financial, and business management skills of women and youth owned SME’s. By enhancing their skills and knowledge, these individuals will be better equipped to expand their businesses, increase their income, and withstand economic shocks. Additionally, the project aims to generate employment opportunities by supporting the growth of the small-sized enterprises. Overall, the project seeks to strengthen SMEs, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the achievement of multiple SDGs related to poverty reduction, employment, and gender equality. Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu and Bungoma County CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy View Project Kisumu County Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County View Project Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Skills for Jobs Location Western, Coast, Central Kenya Location Skills and Enterprise Development Facts Region: Western, Coast, Central Kenya Period: 2018 - 2022 Donors: atDta Foundation, Christian Martin Foundation, Mariano Foundation, Tarom Foundation, associations and individuals Context SMEs have been facing unprecedented income losses and uncertainties about their future because of business disruptions due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Most SMEs do not have financial reserves to meet expenses during emergencies. It also emerged that many Kenyans do not make savings with only 39% of Kenyans have set aside funds to manage emergencies that arise from loss of income. Deepening income inequality and entrenched regional disparities hinder inclusive economic growth. Youth unemployment rate in Kenya avrages at 35%. Poor women and youth lack skills and access to capital and markets to grow a business and create jobs. Project aim Violence-affected and low-skilled women and young people are enabled to grow their existing small businesses, raise their income, build a livelihood for themselves and their families, and create employment opportunities for others. Strategy The project provides women and young people with the business skills, networks, capital and self-confidence they need to run sustainable, income-earning businesses. The project overall objective is improving employment and economic opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable youth in Kisumu, Siaya and Bungoma County. It seeks to achieve this objective through collaboration with both the public and private sectors. The project's specific focus is on providing employability skills and support to access internship and job opportunities for 1,900 vulnerable and marginalized youth. To accomplish this, the project will utilize Basic Skills Training, which will be conducted in seven vocational training centers. By offering vocational/technical skills training, the project aims to equip youth with the necessary skills and competencies required for employment. These skills may include technical skills relevant to specific industries, as well as soft skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. Additionally, the project intends to facilitate access to internship and job opportunities for the trained youth. This could involve establishing partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and employers to create pathways for youth to gain practical experience and secure employment. The project may provide support in terms of job placement services, networking opportunities, and career guidance to help the youth navigate the job market successfully. Through this project, marginalized and vulnerable youth in the three Counties will have improved access to training, skill development, and employment opportunities. By enhancing their employability, the project seeks to empower youth to overcome barriers and achieve economic independence, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and the socio-economic development of the region. Achievements in 2017 262 women and youth attended trainings and coaching sessions at which they learned about business and financial management, marketing, and communication. 38 small enterprises, farms and production sites received loans for business expansion. 95% business loan repayment rate. 32 stable new full-time jobs were created. 85% of women report more effective financial management within business and at home. Women business owners and employees report increased joint financial decision-making at household level. Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu and Bungoma County CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy View Project Kisumu County Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County View Project Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

< Back Family & Community Mediation Location Nairobi Location Peace and Governance Pamoja has offered its mediation services to the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). With a view of enhancing family unity and mutual respect FIDA Kenya initiated and runs mediation programs... Kisumu, Kakamega, Vihiga, Siaya, and Bungoma. Empowering Youth and Women Through Land Access: Intergenerational Dialogues in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu and Bungoma County CPS: Youth-Led Change: Empowering Communities through Nonviolent Advocacy View Project Kisumu County Empowering Women and Youth-Led Climate-Smart Enterprises in Kisumu County View Project Kisumu and Bungoma Counties Bungoma and Kisumu Youth Advocacy Champions Drive Dialogue for Improved Public Sanitation and Security View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next