Who We Are
The African Center for Health, Climate, and Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) is a dynamic collective of youth dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of our time. We are committed to contributing towards a sustainable and equitable future by championing African women in all their diversities and youth’s leadership in gender equality, climate action, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and gender-based violence (GBV). Through advocacy, strategic partnerships, innovative social models, and support for emerging technologies, we collaborate with individuals, consortiums, and local communities to be at the forefront of positive change. Our work also includes cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports women and youth in developing sustainable businesses and creating resilient economic opportunities. We promote social enterprise that addresses social and environmental issues but also builds resilient and self-sufficient communities.
Our Mission
To spark a women and youth-led movement that ensures a healthy planet and equitable future for all.
Our Vision
A healthy, and just, Africa where women, youth and children are empowered to lead climate action, drive resilient health, and gender justice
Our Purpose
To advance women, youth, and children’s leadership and solutions towards a just and healthy planet for all.
Our Dream
To have a world where all voices are respected, all genders are included and all great ideas on climate action financed
SRHR
The Center for Climate-Resilient Health and Gender Justice (CARHGJ) integrates case studies of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) litigation at the sub-county levels in Kenya, aiming to reduce child marriages. CARHGJ posits that by disseminating diverse case studies, victims of child marriage, gender-based violence (GBV), and other atrocities can find justice and empowerment.
Our Commitment to Gender Justice and Climate Action
ACHCGA is dedicated to advancing gender justice through its active involvement in the Women and Gender Constituency and YOUNGO, a global coalition advocating for gender-responsive climate policies. By championing women’s and the rights for the youth and promoting inclusive leadership in climate decision-making, we aim to create systemic change that empowers women and youth as pivotal agents in the fight against climate change. Our work in the Women and Gender Constituency allows us to contribute directly to shaping equitable climate action frameworks on international platforms.
Our Strategic Goals
Our focus is on building a future where all people ( especially women, youth and children) can prosper in a healthy environment, achieved by addressing three four critical issues:
- Climate Action
- Objective: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support adaptation efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change, especially for vulnerable communities.
- Focus Areas: Renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable agricultural practices.
- Resilient Health
- Objective: Strengthen healthcare systems and communities to withstand climate-related shocks and construct a safe house to safeguard FGM/GBV victims.
- Focus Areas: Integrating climate adaptation into health policies, and improving health outcomes in climate-affected regions.
- Gender Justice
- Objective: Ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities for all, regardless of gender, to enable a healthier, more resilient future.
- Focus Areas: Empowering women and youth to lead climate and health solutions, ensuring their voices in decision-making processes.
- Child Protection
- Objective: Safeguard children from climate-related risks and ensure their rights and well-being are upheld in all interventions.
- Focus Areas: Promote child-centered policies that address the specific vulnerabilities of children in climate-affected regions, ensure access to essential resources, and prevent risks such as displacement, malnutrition, and exploitation exacerbated by environmental crises.
Theory of Change
Theory of Change
Goal: To create a future where everyone thrives in a healthy environment through effective climate action, resilient health systems, social enterprise, and gender justice.
Pathway to Change
- Climate Action: By collaborating with feminist organizations and the Women in Gender Constituency, we will advocate for gender-inclusive climate policies that prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change impacts. This approach integrates gender equity as a critical component of climate justice, ensuring comprehensive solutions that uplift marginalized groups.
- Resilient Health: To strengthen healthcare systems and ensure they are resilient to climate-related shocks, we will focus on increasing access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services, particularly in humanitarian settings. This includes advocating for the implementation of the Minimal Initial Service Package (MISP) to address urgent health needs during crises.
- Gender Justice: We will promote gender equality and human rights through advocacy, awareness, and partnerships, ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for all. Supporting grassroots social enterprises led by youth in underserved communities will further advance gender equity by fostering sustainable economic development and creating economic opportunities that empower marginalized groups.
- Social Enterprise: We will foster the growth of social enterprises that address environmental, health, and social challenges at the community level. By providing support and resources to women and youth-led initiatives, we aim to develop sustainable, community-driven solutions that enhance climate resilience, economic opportunities, and social well-being.
- Budget Advocacy and ESG Practices: We will elevate community capacity in budget-making processes through training and collaboration with the Coalition of Health Research, Advocacy, and Development (CHReaD). Additionally, we will promote the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices among civil society, the private sector, and local governments, ensuring that climate action aligns with social justice principles.
Outcome: These actions will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, strengthened community resilience to climate shocks, equitable access to healthcare services, the empowerment of communities capable of advocating for gender and climate justice, and the growth of sustainable social enterprises, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more inclusive future for all.
Work Camps for Climate Change
ACHCGA brings volunteers from all over the world to help implement Climate Change projects
ACHCGA also works with Community Health Centers, Schools, and Church
Our Areas of Focus
- Baringo
- Nairobi (HQ)
- Turkana
- Bungoma
- Isiolo
- Narok
- Kwale
- Garissa
- Bomet
- Bungoma
- Busia
- Elgeiyo Marakwet
- Embu
- Homa Bay
- West Pokot
- Isiolo
- Kajiado
- Kiambu
- Kilifi
- Kirinyaga
- Kisii
- Kisumu
- Kitui
- Laikipia
- Lamu
- Machakos
- Makueni
- Mandera
- Maragua
- Wajir
- Meru
- Migori
- Mombasa
- Murang'a
- Nakuru
- Nandi
- Nyeri
- Nyandarua
- Siaya
- Taita Taveta
- Tharaka-Nithi
- Trans Nzoia
- Uasin Gishu
- Vihiga
FGM Focus Areas
- Narok
- West Pokot
- Bungoma
- Baringo
- Elgeiyo Marakwet
- Samburu
- Garissa
Collaboration Strategies
County Level
- Community-Centered Action: Engage directly with local communities to amplify their voices and promote climate solutions driven by local knowledge and leadership.
- Strategic Partnerships: Partner with HENNET and the Coalition of Health Research and Development to strengthen grassroots efforts in climate, health, and gender justice.
National Level
- Policy Advocacy: Advocate for the integration of youth and gender perspectives into Kenya’s National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) to ensure inclusive climate policies.
- Capacity Building: Empower youth, including those with disabilities, to lead and influence climate and gender justice initiatives across the country.
Global Level
- Climate Action Advocacy: Advocate for stronger, inclusive climate action at COP meetings, ensuring that policies protect the most vulnerable communities.
- International Partnerships: Work with Women and Gender Constituency and YOUNGO to drive inclusive climate and health policies that prioritize youth and gender equality.
Through these multi-level collaborations, we ensure that the voices of women, youth, and marginalized communities are central to addressing the intertwined challenges of climate, health, and gender justice.
Our Partners
