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Transforming Lives Since 2007

Transforming Lives & Creating Impact in Communities

Catalysing transformative, community-led development across coastal and ASAL Kenya — advancing climate resilience, youth economic inclusion, gender justice, and peaceful coexistence.

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Who We Are

Our Purpose & Principles

Founded in 2007 as Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative and re-registered as Action Life in 2022, we serve 12 counties across coastal and ASAL Kenya.

Our Vision

"Resilient, dignified, and self-reliant communities thriving at the nexus of climate justice, inclusive peace, and sustainable development across coastal and ASAL Kenya."

Our Mission

To catalyse transformative, community-led development across coastal and ASAL Kenya — advancing climate resilience, youth economic inclusion, gender justice, peaceful coexistence, and equitable health and education.

Our Approach

Locally rooted, evidence-driven, and internationally benchmarked programmes. Walking alongside communities as co-designers, not recipients of external aid.

Our Partners

Trusted By Leading Organizations

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What Guides Us

Our Core Values

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Courage

Bold advocacy for the marginalised

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Sustainability

Programmes that outlive funding

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Solidarity

Walking alongside communities

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Justice

Centring equity and human rights

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Accountability

Transparent, evidence-led delivery

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Innovation

Locally grounded solutions

What We Do

Our Strategic Pillars

Five mutually reinforcing pillars responding to the most urgent development challenges across coastal and ASAL Kenya.

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience & Blue Economy

Full 8-node marine value chain, mangrove restoration, Blue Carbon credits, and climate-smart agriculture across coastal counties.

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Livestock

Youth & Livestock Market Systems

Complete 8-node LMS value chain, coastal youth enterprise hubs, digital skills training, and civic education for 20,000+ youth.

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Gender

Gender Justice & Governance

Mwanamke Imara programme, GBV prevention and response, women in governance, and legal empowerment reaching 12,000 women.

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Peace

Peacebuilding & Cohesion

Inter-ethnic dialogue, EWER systems, trauma healing, CVE programming, and community security governance across 12 counties.

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Health

Health, Education & WaSH

SRHR services, community health volunteers, foundational literacy, menstrual hygiene management, and community-led total sanitation.

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Strategic Plan 2026–2030

Targeting USD $5 Million to transform 50,000+ lives across 12 counties. Aligned with GCF, USAID, EU, UN Women, IFAD, and SIDA.

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Our Impact

Numbers That Tell Our Story

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Where We Work

12 Counties, One Mission

Coastal Counties (6)

MombasaKilifiKwaleLamuTana RiverTaita Taveta

Blue economy enterprise, marine fisheries, mangrove restoration, youth enterprise, gender programming, SRHR services.

ASAL Counties (6)

GarissaManderaWajirLaikipiaIsioloMarsabit

Livestock market systems, cross-border pastoral trade, peacebuilding, rangeland management, climate adaptation, mobile health.

Every Contribution Transforms a Life

Join us in building resilient, dignified, and self-reliant communities across coastal and ASAL Kenya.

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About Action Life

From a small community-based organisation to a fully licensed NGO — 17 years of transforming lives.

Our Story

From KYBI to Action Life

When Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative (KYBI) was founded in 2011 as a small community-based organisation on Kenya's coast, our founders dared to believe that young people in marginalised coastal communities could be architects of their own development.

Over seventeen years, that belief was proven right — in dialogue forums in Lamu, in fish landing sites in Kilifi, in pastoralist grazing committees in Garissa.

In 2022, we formally rebranded and re-registered as Action Life — a fully licensed NGO — reflecting our expanded mandate, professional infrastructure, and readiness to partner with the world's leading development investors.

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Our Journey

Key Milestones

2007

Founded as Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative — youth civic engagement CBO in Lamu

2010

Expanded to Kilifi and Tana River; inter-community coastal dialogue launched

2013

First externally-funded peacebuilding programme; EWER systems piloted

2015

Mwanamke Imara women's leadership programme piloted with 200 members

2017

ASAL expansion to Garissa and Mandera; Livestock Market Systems initiated

2019

Blue Economy programme launched; mangrove restoration begins

2020

COVID-19 response; mobile health teams; WaSH scaled across 6 counties

2021

12-county footprint achieved with Wajir, Laikipia, Isiolo, Marsabit

2022

Rebranded as Action Life — fully licensed NGO with new Board

2025

Strategic Plan 2026–2030 adopted; all 12 counties operational

Our Partners

Trusted By Leading Organizations

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Leadership

Meet Our Team

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Noor Dahir

Chief Executive Officer

Leading Action Life's strategic vision and partnerships across 12 counties.

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Stanley Mathenge

Programs & Development Manager

Overseeing programme design, implementation, and strategic plan development.

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Betty Mworia

Chief Financial Officer

Managing financial operations, budgeting, and ensuring fiscal accountability across all programmes.

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Robert Mwangi

Partnerships & Communications Director

Leading strategic partnerships, donor relations, and organizational communications.

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Our Programs

Five integrated strategic pillars addressing the most urgent development challenges.

Blue Economy
Pillar 1

Climate Resilience, Blue Economy & Environmental Governance

Build climate resilience of 15,000+ community members through full Blue Economy value chains, Nature-Based Solutions, and participatory environmental governance by 2030.

Capture FisheriesSeaweed & MaricultureCold ChainMarket LinkagesCoconut EconomyEco-TourismBlue CarbonClimate Governance
  • 500 hectares of mangroves restored
  • 1,000 fishers in value chain programmes
  • Kenya's first community Blue Carbon credit scheme
  • 50 solar home systems installed
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LMS
Pillar 2

Youth Economic Empowerment & Livestock Market Systems

Increase economic inclusion of 20,000+ youth and pastoral households through the complete 8-node LMS value chain, coastal enterprise, and digital entrepreneurship.

Production & HealthTrade RoutesMarket InfrastructureVeterinary ServicesFinance & AccessValue AdditionDigital EnterpriseExport Markets
  • 200 Community Animal Health Workers trained
  • 3,000 IBLI-insured households
  • ALMIS: 5,000 pastoralists with daily price data
  • 3 Youth Enterprise Incubators operational
Gender
Pillar 3

Gender Justice, Women's Empowerment & Participatory Governance

Advance gender equality reaching 12,000 women and girls through Mwanamke Imara, GBV prevention, legal empowerment, and political leadership by 2030.

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Peace
Pillar 4

Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, CVE & Good Governance

Reduce inter-community conflict by 40%, counter violent extremism, and advance accessible justice for 10,000 individuals across 12 counties by 2030.

  • 200 structured inter-ethnic dialogues
  • 500 certified community peace mediators
  • EWER systems deployed in all 12 counties
  • 3,000 psychosocial support clients
  • 1,000 at-risk youth in CVE programmes
Health
Pillar 5

Health, Education Systems Strengthening & WaSH

Improve health and education outcomes for 15,000 community members through integrated SRHR, community health volunteers, literacy, life skills, MHM, WaSH, and nutrition.

  • 10,000 SRHR clients through 24 service points
  • 200 Community Health Volunteers deployed
  • 10,000 in literacy and life skills programmes
  • 60 communities achieving ODF status
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Home/Impact

Our Impact

Evidence-driven results transforming lives across 12 counties.

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Pillar Progress

Climate & Blue Economy72%
Youth & LMS65%
Gender & Governance58%
Peace & Cohesion70%
Health, Education & WaSH61%
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Events

Upcoming and past events — join us in making a difference.

Upcoming

Upcoming Events

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Blue Economy Stakeholder Forum — Mombasa

Bringing together fishers, county officials, and development partners for sustainable marine value chains.

9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Mombasa
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Mar 2025
Mwanamke Imara Women's Leadership Summit

Celebrating 5,000 women leaders with awards, dialogues, and skills workshops.

10:00 AM — 5:00 PM Kilifi
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Apr 2025
ASAL Livestock Trade Fair — Isiolo

Direct producer-to-buyer marketplace for pastoralist cooperatives with export support.

8:00 AM — 6:00 PM Isiolo
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Apr 2025
Youth Enterprise Incubator Demo Day — Garissa

100 youth entrepreneurs showcasing innovations and pitching to investors.

2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Garissa
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Moments from our programmes, events, and community impact across Kenya.

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Get Involved

Multiple pathways to make a lasting impact.

Volunteer

Join our community volunteer network across 12 counties.

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Internship

Gain hands-on experience in international development.

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Careers

Build your career with a growing NGO across 12 counties.

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Become a Partner

Partner with us for co-implemented programmes. We work with GCF, USAID, EU, UN Women, IFAD, and SIDA.

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Corporate Sponsorship

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Donate

Your generosity transforms lives — every shilling counts.

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Fill out the form below and our team will reach out with M-Pesa or bank transfer details to complete your donation.

Your Impact

KES 5,000 provides school supplies for 10 children for one term

How It Works
  • Submit your donation inquiry
  • Our team contacts you with payment details
  • Pay via M-Pesa or bank transfer
  • Receive your tax-deductible receipt
Secure & Transparent
  • M-Pesa & bank transfer
  • Annual external audits
  • 90% goes to programmes
  • Tax-deductible receipts
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Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you — partnerships, donations, or inquiries.

Head Office — Lamu

BAZAAI Building, Opposite Mokowe Guest House
Mokowe Town, P.O Box 21-80500, Lamu Kenya

+254 729 004516

info@actionlife.co.ke

www.actionlife.co.ke

Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

90% goes directly to programmes. 10% covers operational costs. Annual financial reports show exact allocation.

12 counties: 6 coastal (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River, Taita Taveta) and 6 ASAL (Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Laikipia, Isiolo, Marsabit).

Visit our Get Involved page and fill out the application form. We'll match you with opportunities in your preferred county.

Yes. Originally founded in 2007 as KYBI (CBO), formally rebranded and re-registered as a fully licensed NGO in 2022.
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Publications & Reports

Download our annual reports, research papers, and impact assessments.

Documents

Our Publications

Tujadiliane Issue

Community dialogue and engagement newsletter.

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Action Life Impact Stories

Stories of transformation and community impact.

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Amani Tekelezi Newsletter

Peacebuilding and conflict resolution newsletter.

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Arive Newsletter

Updates on ARIVE program activities and achievements.

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Blubiz Kichocheo Cha Nazi ISSUE 3

BlueBiz program seaweed farming initiative newsletter.

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Bluebiz Program

BlueBiz program updates and marine enterprise news.

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BlueBiz Program Newsletter Issue 3

August 2025 BlueBiz program marine resource edition.

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GCERF Success Story

Green Climate Fund resilience project success story.

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IOM Newsletter

International Organization for Migration partnership updates.

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Kichocheo Cha Nazi BLU BIZ Issue 01

BlueBiz seaweed farming program inaugural issue.

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Mwanamke Imara Issue 1 Newsletter

Women empowerment program newsletter first edition.

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NOOR Video

Video presentation featuring NOOR program highlights.

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RPS Newsletter

Resilience and Peacebuilding program updates.

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Tujadiliane Newsletter

Community dialogue and reconciliation newsletter.

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VALAR Newsletter Issue 1

VALAR program inaugural newsletter edition.

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BlueBiz Marketplace

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Discover sustainably sourced products from our BlueBiz programme — empowering coastal women and youth through seaweed farming, coconut processing, and marine enterprise.

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Organic farm-fresh seaweed from certified coastal farms in Kilifi and Lamu.

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About BlueBiz

Empowering Coastal Livelihoods

The BlueBiz programme is Action Life's flagship marine enterprise initiative, supporting over 1,000 fishers and 500 women across coastal Kenya. Through seaweed farming, coconut processing, and natural product development, we create sustainable income streams while protecting marine ecosystems.

Every purchase directly funds community livelihoods, mangrove restoration, and youth enterprise development across 6 coastal counties.

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1,000+
Fishers Supported
500
Women Empowered
500ha
Mangroves Restored
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Coastal Counties
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Value Chain Nodes
30%
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