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Climate Resilience Program This program aims at building a climate resilient phenomenon as well as foster mitigation through community and national capacity development of climate actions to deal with the impacts of climate change. Our Approach The program is premised on an integrated approach that promotes sustainable agriculture, circular economy in developing capacities of women and youth led SME’s but also invest in technological innovations that contribute to climate resilience. 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 focuses on renewable energy sub-sector in order to foster economic growth, enhance access, 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 not only affect the human livelihoods, but also breeds conflicts arising from unsustainable utilization of the environment and its attendant resources. Thus, scarcity of natural resources, worsens environmental conditions and increases livelihood threats by causing stiffer competition over land, pasture, water, fish, minerals and forest resources. Our Impact Projects Blue Economy SeaWeed Capacity Building for Sea Weed farmers View More Aquaculture & Mariculture Capacity Building for MSMEs Within Mariculture Value Chains at the Kenyan Coast View More Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Capacity Development in Renewable Energy Through Technical & Vocational Education View More Bio-Gas Promoting integrated farming for increased food security and climate adaptation View More Improved Cookstove (ICS) Capacity Building Training for Improved Cookstove Entrepreneurs and its Value Chains View More Green Economy Waste Management Transforming Waste Into Opportunity, Sustainability, and Growth. View More Sustainable Agriculture Promoting resilient agricultural practices for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and improve their livelihoods View More Afforestation Planting Trees, Growing Futures, Restoring Earth. View More

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 Meshack Koballa MERL Coordinator Paul Gitonga Program Officer -SED Faith Adhiambo Program Officer - Climate Change Everlyne Ochieng' Accountant Africanos Sumburi Finance Manager Abdel Kamasai Program Coordinator-Peace and Governance Joshua Opande Project Officer Faith Zuma Communication &Admin Officer Felix Odeka Pata School Manager Robert Kingo Skills and Enterprise Development Coordinator Caroline Nyokabi Communication & Knowledge management Officer

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SME LOOP PROJECT “Building the resilience of Small Sized Enterprises through entrepreneurial, financial and business management training to cope with implications of COVID19’’ 4. SME Loop Evaluat ion To R October 2022 3. SME Loop Request for Quotation May 2022 2. SME Loop Coaching ToR -April 2022 1. SME Loop Needs Assessment ToR-November 2021

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. Publications S4J Impact Report Impactful stories, testimonials 2023 This report highlights the impacts of the Skills for Jobs (S4J) Project under the Skills and Enterprise Development program. Download Document Business case study Green Growth in the Blue Economy: Integrating Aquaculuture and the environment. (Business Case) 2022 Green growth means fostering economic growth and development while ensuring that natural assets continue to provide the resources and environmental services on which our well-being relies. Download Document Capacity Building for MSMEs within Mari-culture value Chain at the Kenyan Coast region. End of Project Report for Capacity Building for MSMEs within Mari-culture value Chain at the Kenyan Coast region. 2022 The overall project goal is to contribute to coastal economic development in an inclusive, integrated, participatory and sustainable manner by strengthening sustainable blue economy value chains through skill development and matching, and value chain development. Download Document Business Growth & Management Skills Trainer's Guide Training Manual for Refugees and host 2019 Migori and Nairobi have a history of heightened electoral violence resulting in death, displacement and destruction of property. There is limited coordination between the police and civic peace actors... Download Document S4J End Project Report Skills for Jobs End Project Report 2023 The "Skills for Jobs" project (also referred to as S4J) was designed to equip youth aged 18-35 with demand led technical skills, soft skills, work readiness trainings and entrepreneurship skills. Download Document Labour Market Assessment Report Labour Market Assessment Report of demand driven artisan courses in Kisumu County. 2022 The objective of rapid assessment was to support in the identification of labour market needs of youth and employers, which will in turn help in the identification of demand driven artisan courses for short skills training. Download Document Giving Dialogue a Chance Violence transformation, life stories, testimonials 2019 The primary target of Pamoja's project "giving dialogue a chance" were at risk youth involved in crime and violence in Mombasa and Kisumu. The project sought to re-orienting youth to nonviolent approaches and working with relevant peace and security stakeholders to change their perception and behavior against violence and crime. Download Document Policy 2023 The Kisumu County Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2023 Arrangement of Clauses (Policy) AN ACT of Kisumu County Assembly to give effect to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Technical Vocational Education and Training Act, 2013 and provide for a framework for the establishment of systems for the administration, management and governance of Vocational Education and Training within Kisumu County and for connected purposes Download Document Women in Mariculture Report Profitable participation of Women to Mari-culture at the Coast region Report. 2022 Apart from women participating in pre-harvesting activities they equally play a very key role as traders in what is dubbed “Mama karanga” who provide a link between the fishery and poor fish consumers, but are also vulnerable to changes in the fishery due to a lack of education, alternative livelihoods, and capital. Download Document Needs Assessment Report Strengthening entrepreneurial skills for refugees and host community in Takuma 2019 The objective of the needs assessment was to better understand the dynamics of the market in Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement scheme in order to identify business opportunities, challenges, and possible areas of intervention. Download Document PCR Documentation -2022 Promoting Community Resilience Towards Peaceful Elections This evaluation assessed the extent to which the project objectives and expected outcomes were achieved and documents best practices and lessons learnt to inform future initiatives. Download Document Experience-Based Mentorship Resource on Violence Against Women & Girls 2017 Women & Girl Safe Spaces The creation of women and girls safe spaces (WGSS) has emerged as a key strategy for the protection and empowerment of women and girls affected by the incidences of gender based violence. This document provides an overview of what safe spaces are, and highlights what key principles should be followed when establishing such spaces in violence and post-violent contexts. Download Document Policy Brief on Kenya Elections Peace is Within our Power Elections in Kenya often intersect with multiple pre-existing conflicts in the country, typically bringing the situation to ahead. It is feared that the ongoing political tensions signal a high risk of violence in connection with the 2022 elections. Download Document Gender based violence prevention, life skills manual 2017 Pamoja In & Out of School Safe Space Mentors This life skills and education training manual is intended for out and in school adolescent girls. The learning sessions contained in this manual were developed as part of the Pamoja for Transformation safe space model for adolescent girls and boys, implemented by the Jamii Thabiti-Community Safety and security Programe in Kilifi County. Download Document Call for Expression of Interest Market Gap Assessment for the “Capacity Development in Renewable Energy through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project” MGA-CDRE-TVET Download Document Call for Expression of Interest Call for Expression of Interest Curriculum Development for the “Capacity Development in Renewable Energy through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project”-CDRE-TVET Download Document

< Back Building Socio-Economic Resilience among Youth for Sustainable Peace and Cohesion Location Location Peace and Governance The project plays a crucial role in supporting the reform process of at-risk youth by providing them with alternative livelihood options. This program acts as a pull factor, attracting and empowering youth to pursue positive change and sustainable livelihoods. It offers peer mentorship opportunities, where reformed individuals become independent and self-sufficient in meeting their needs. These reformed individuals serve as champions for change, inspiring and motivating other struggling youth to break free from violence and negative influences. Furthermore, the project facilitates the identification of socio-economic needs among the youth and establish direct linkages with other stakeholders, including national and county governments. This collaboration with various actors enhances the socio-economic transformation process for the youth, offering them greater opportunities for growth and development and create an enabling environment that facilitates the socio-economic transformation of the youth, leading to long-lasting change and empowerment within their communities. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

Pamoja for Transformation 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. Secretariat of the National Mediation Forum At a Glance KEY FACTS Region: National Period: 2018 - 2021 Partner: Act Change Transform (ACT!) Donor: Danish International Development Agency - DANIDA CONTEXT 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 26thOctober 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.” Participants in the NMF Coming soon

< Back Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. Location Kisumu County Location Climate Resilience and Skills and Enterprise Development Kisumu County, Kenya – In a step toward fostering resilience, promoting peace, and creating sustainable livelihoods, Pamoja for Transformation , under the Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS) Program , recently hosted a transformative three-day training on Entrepreneurship and Climate Security . The event, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Kenya through Act Change Transform, brought together women and youth-led enterprises in Kisumu County to address climate change risks, unlock green opportunities, and promote peaceful coexistence. Training Highlights: Building Skills for a Sustainable Future The training aimed to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge to manage and adapt to the growing challenges posed by climate change. Key focus areas included: 🔹 Entrepreneurship Development: Participants learned how to establish and sustain environmentally friendly businesses that align with global green economy trends. From renewable energy ventures to waste management solutions, the training highlighted innovative ways to turn climate challenges into economic opportunities. 🔹 Climate Risk Management: Through interactive sessions, attendees gained insights into identifying and mitigating climate-induced vulnerabilities. This knowledge is crucial for building resilient communities that can withstand environmental shocks and stresses. 🔹 Green Opportunities for Youth: A dedicated Youth Sensitization Forum explored emerging green opportunities in sectors such as solar energy, e-mobility, biogas, and sustainable agriculture. The forum inspired young people to pursue careers and entrepreneurship in these fields while contributing to climate action. Addressing Climate-Induced Conflicts Kisumu County, like many regions in Kenya, faces challenges related to climate-induced conflicts over resources such as water, arable land, and pasture. These tensions often exacerbate social instability and contribute to violent behavior among youth. By addressing the root causes of these conflicts, the training sought to reduce the pull and push factors that drive young people toward violence. Through dialogue and capacity-building, participants were encouraged to adopt non-violent approaches to resolving disputes and advocate for equitable resource distribution within their communities. Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth One of the program’s primary goals is to create meaningful employment opportunities for youth in Kisumu County. By integrating entrepreneurship with climate action, the initiative empowers young people to become job creators rather than job seekers. Participants left the training equipped with actionable ideas to launch or scale their businesses, contributing to both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Why This Matters Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a social, economic, and security challenge. By targeting women and youth, who are disproportionately affected by climate risks, this initiative ensures that no one is left behind in the transition to a greener future. Moreover, empowering women and youth is key to achieving lasting peace and stability in Kisumu County. For more information about the RPS Program or how you can support similar initiatives, contact: info@pamoja-transformation.org Pamoja for Transformation Team Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

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

< Back Strengthening Entrepreneurial Skills for Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei settlement, Turkana County Location Turkana County Location Skills and Enterprise Development The objective of the project is to empower and strengthen the entrepreneurial skills of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in both refugee and host communities in Turkana County. The project aims to enhance the income performance of these MSEs and increase their chances of employment opportunities, through provision of technical support, coaching, and entrepreneurship, business and financial training to MSE owners. The support offered is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local market, providing a holistic approach to entrepreneurship development. By strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of MSE owners, the project aims to foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall development and prosperity of both refugee and host communities. Nakuru County Pamoja Partners with Rift valley National Polytechnic towards the promotion of Renewable Energy! View Project Bungoma County Civil Peace Service (CPS) : Bungoma County Advances Peace Policy Development Through Multi-Stakeholder Forum View Project Kakamega County Enhancing Youth and Women Access to Land for Sustainable Economic Development in Western Kenya View Project Kisumu County Resilience Peace and Stability (RPS): Empowering Youth and Women for a Greener Future: Pamoja Hosts Entrepreneurship and Climate Security Training in Kisumu County. View Project Anchor 1 Previous Next

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. Thank you for Supporting our work Donation Accounts Pamoja for Transformation Trust, Kenya Account Name: Pamoja for Transformation Trust Bank: Cooperative Bank of Kenya Account number: 01128635261807 BANK address: P.O Box 4260-00100 Nairobi Branch: Greenhouse mall Branch Code: 153 SWIFT CODE: KCOOKENA Pamoja for Transformation e.V., Liechtenstein Account name: Pamoja for Transformation e.V. Bank: Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG, Vaduz, Liechtenstein Account number.: 5475.6939.2001 IBAN: LI52 0880 0547 5693 9200 1 BIC: LILALI2XXXX FAQs about Donations Do I receive a donation confirmation? Yes, we are a non-profit organization that has tax-exempt status in Liechtenstein and Kenya. For donations above CHF 100 / KES 10,000, you receive a donation confirmation Is my donation really used for the project selected? 0.3% of donations raised are spent for administration and fundraising by Pamoja Liechtenstein / Europe. The rest is spent by Pamoja head office in Kenya. Is Pamoja audited externally? Yes, In Kenya, the accounts and the financial statements are audited by Wamira & Associates LLP, who are Certified Public Accountants. In Liechtenstein, the accounts and the financial statements are audited and approved by Presenta Treuhand- und Verwaltungs-Anstalt, Vaduz. Copies of both audited financial statements are available on www.pamoja-transformation.org/resources What is Pamoja's legal form? Pamoja is a registered trust in Kenya and a registered association in Liechtenstein. How is Pamoja funded? Pamoja is dependent on donations. Most of the income generated is for a specific purpose, which means that Pamoja can only use it for a specific project. The most significant donors are governments, foundations along with associations, non-profits and individuals. Contact us Head Office Kenya You can reach Communication & Administration, directly at info@pamoja-transformation.org or +254 205 260 261 Office Liechtenstein You can reach trustee and board member, directly at alice.nagele@pamoja.li or +41 78 840 73 63.