Community Stories
True stories from people whose lives have been improved by our programs.
“Before joining GDI’s recycling program, I was unemployed and had no direction. Now I run a team of 5 youth making ecobricks. We have recycled over 1 tonne of plastic and earned income while cleaning our community.”
James Ochieng
Youth Recycling Entrepreneur, Mathare
“GDI trained me as a solar technician. Today, I install solar panels in rural homes. My family no longer uses kerosene lamps, and I’m earning a sustainable income doing something I love.”
Mary Wanjiku
Solar Technician, Kajiado
“Through GDI’s women empowerment program, I learned financial literacy and started our cooperative producing ecobriquettes. We now supply 50 households with clean cooking fuel.”
Faith Akinyi
Women’s Cooperative Leader, Kisumu
“The Digital Green Youth program taught me ecommerce and digital marketing. I now help local artisans sell their products online, connecting rural crafts with urban markets.”
Brian Kimani
Digital Marketing Graduate, Nairobi
“GDI helped us set up a small vegetable garden using drip irrigation. My family now has fresh food around the year, and I sell the surplus to my neighbors. It has transformed our nutrition and income.”
Agnes Njeri
Urban Farmer, Kibera
