For Children, Youth and Women through innovative solutions and sustainable development programs across Kenya
Action For Sustainability Initiative (AFOSI) is a local NGO committed to improving the quality of life of children, youth, and women (aged 10 - 35) towards the attainment of key Sustainable Development Goals.
Founded in 2012, AFOSI uses human-centered design and a rights-based approach in programming. We work in the thematic areas of Health, Education, Environment, Leadership & Governance, Livelihood and Humanitarian support.
A Sustainable World!
To Promote Actions that are Geared Towards Harnessing and Protecting the Full Potential of Youth and Women.
Six key areas driving our sustainable development impact
Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for young women living with HIV and those with disabilities in Nairobi's informal settlements.
Academic career mentorship and educational support for students, fostering confidence and decision-making skills for their future journeys.
Promoting sustainability through community engagement, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource management practices.
Empowering communities in informal settlements with vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and economic opportunities.
Building leadership capacity through the Kiongozi Platform and empowering youth and women in governance and decision-making.
Providing menstrual health education, STEM mentorship for vulnerable children, and mental health support programs.
Meet the dedicated professionals driving sustainable change
Board Chairperson
Board Treasurer
Board Member
Board Member
Executive Director
National Coordinator
Program Assistant
Project Associate
MEAL Specialist
MEAL Associate
Communications
Associate
Finance
Associate
IT Specialist
Partners who have supported our work and enabled us to fulfill our mission
Latest stories and insights from our work
The We Lead Project, funded by HIVOS East Africa through the Center for Adolescence (CSA), is an inspiring initiative designed to empower young women facing multiple barriers in society...
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Health, Education, Environment, Livelihoods, and Leadership & Governance form the backbone of sustainable development, and every community's progress hinges on these pillars...
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Westo Recyclers is an innovative eco-entrepreneurship initiative launched by AFOSI in Nairobi's informal settlements. By transforming everyday waste into valuable resources...
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Kiongozi platform (www.kiongozi.ke) is an Emerging Leaders Platform that serves as a springboard for grassroots youth, women, and persons living with disabilities...
Read MoreTransformative programs making a difference in communities
Funded by HIVOS East Africa, this project empowers young women to take charge of their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through leadership skills and inclusive organizations promoting social justice.
Collaborating with STEM IMPACT CENTER to introduce school children and out-of-school youth to creative coding and robotics, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
An eco-entrepreneurship initiative in Nairobi's informal settlements, reducing plastic waste through innovative recycling methods while creating economic opportunities for communities.
An emerging leaders platform (www.kiongozi.ke) providing mentorship, capacity-building sessions, and leadership training for grassroots youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
Ready to make a difference? Let's connect and create sustainable change together
Manga Hse, Kiambere RD
Upper Hill - Nairobi, Kenya