About Us

KEAN International is an international non-profit bringing together climate and environmental leadership across Afrika, and with the global community. 

Established in 2020 and fully registered as a non-profit in 2024, we stand tall in the space, renown fully as Kheri Environmental Action Network. Derived from the Swahili word ‘Kheri’ which means ‘Goodness,’ our organizational name reflects the commitment we have towards promoting transformative change in the climate and environmental landscapes across Afrika and beyond. We are devoted to empowering communities, nurturing leaders in environmental regeneration, & implementing innovative solutions to address the complex challenges of climate change, ecosystem degradation, and community resilience.

Who We Are

KEAN International is a leading advocate for climate and environmental solutions, bringing together voices and works from across Afrika to work with the global community. Our goal is to facilitate connections between climate and environmental spaces, fostering a collaborative environment that cultivates the next generation of environmental leaders. We envision a world where robust institutions, resilient communities, and regenerative legacies are the standard rather than the exception. We have confidence in the value of Afrikan-driven solutions.

Quick Facts About Us

  • Established: 2020
  • International non-profit status: 2024
  • Mission: To connect climate and environmental actions
  • Vision: A collaborative space for nurturing environmental sustainability leaders across Afrika
  • Key Pillars: Youth Action, Knowledge Sharing, Policy Influence, Capacity Building
  • Mantra: Keen towards environmental solutions
  • Major Campaigns: #AfrikaIsNotADumpster, Afrika Youth Caravan, Bustani Gardens, Friends of FMNR.

Our Journey

2020

  • Launched the #AfrikaIsNotADumpster campaign, challenging global narratives and centering Afrikan solutions.
  • Organized the National Youth Consultation Conference for Kenya’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

2021

  • Hosted the UNFCCC Local Conference of Youth, engaging young leaders in global climate discussions.
  • Initiated the Change School Summit, fostering Global North/South learning exchanges.

2022

  • Launched the Bustani Gardens restoration program, focusing on practical & experential conservation learning, regenerative agriculture and community resilience.
  • Organized the inaugural edition of the Afrika Youth Caravan to COP, empowering Afrikan youth to participate in climate negotiations.

2023

  • Continued the Afrika Youth Caravan to COP, further amplifying the voices of young Afrikan leaders on the global stage.
  • Co-led the Friends of Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) pilot in Kenya, promoting sustainable land management and regenerative agriculture practices.
  • Implemented the Technology for Nature-based Solutions (Tech4NbS) project; monitoring, integrating innovative mapping approaches to ecosystem restoration leadership.
  • Assisted 20 young leaders from different Afrikan countries in attending the Afrikan Climate Summit, with a focus on promoting the active involvement of youth in addressing climate change.
  • Established collaborative partnerships with influential global movements to broaden our reach and strengthen our efforts in advocating for environmental causes.

We are working to create a future for Afrika and the world that is environmentally regenerative, economically resilient, and socially inclusive.

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KEAN International is a non-profit organization dedicated to uniting climate and environmental leadership across Afrika and the world. ‘Kheri’ means ‘Goodness’ in Swahili, which embodies our commitment to sow the seeds of positive change in the climate and environmental landscapes across Afrika and beyond.

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