Why We Exist

Brief History

The African Center for Health, Climate & Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) was born out of the UNFPA Youth Working Group’s commitment to meaningful youth engagement in climate action and resilient health. Inspired by this foundational vision, ACHCGA has grown into a dynamic force advocating for the empowerment of women, youth, and children. The Alliance envisions a healthy and just Africa, where these key groups lead the charge in climate action, promote resilient health, and drive gender justice across the continent.

Why We Exist

African Center For Health, Climate & Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) exists to ignite a youth-led revolution for climate action. We envision a future where humanity and nature live in harmony, with a healthy planet empowering everyone to thrive, regardless of background or circumstance.

Grassroots Collaboration: We work directly with communities to ensure their voices are heard in climate action policies. We highlight their stories of resilience at the ground level, showcasing the power of local solutions.

National Collaboration:

  • Policy: We work with government officials at the national level to ensure that Kenya’s National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) are inclusive of both youth and gender perspectives
  • Capacity Building: We empower young advocates, including persons with disabilities, to become champions for change. We also collaborate with feminists at the national level to integrate their views on gender justice into national strategic plans

Global Collaboration:

  • UNFCCC Advocacy: Guided by strong ethical principles, we present our ideas on climate action at the Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings. We were actively involved in COP 28 in Dubai and continue to push for global change
  • Women and Gender Constituency & YOUNGO: We work with these UN groups to ensure global climate action strategies are inclusive of youth and gender perspectives
  • Technical Expertise: We contribute our knowledge and expertise to coalitions in Kenya and beyond, including the Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)