Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities

We champion youth-driven development as the key to sustainable progress. Our programs empower young people to actively participate in shaping their communities, ensuring lasting impact. Through strong grassroots engagement, we build trust and partnerships that drive meaningful change. Our success stems from innovative program design and a deep commitment to community collaboration. By working hand in hand with local communities, we create opportunities that uplift and inspire. Join us in shaping a future where youth leadership and sustainable development go hand in hand.

Who We Are

At Action Life, our programs are tailored to grow youth intervention strategies for development as well as elevating youth participation in development matters as the surest approach for sustainable development. In delivering on our mandate, Action Life considers grassroots involvement in sustainable development critical to its operations. Therefore, over time has invested in creating lasting partnerships and trust within the community it operates.

The great success we have experienced is largely attributed not only to the uniqueness and relevance of the design and implementation of our programs but also on the elaborate community workmanship strategies we use in engaging grassroots communities we work with.

 

To be the voice of reason in developing impacting solutions for at-risk communities through advocacy for pluralism and access to resources for empowerment and transformation

Prosperous communities living in peace and harmony

  1. Transparency
  2. Respect
  3. Accountability
  4. Dependence
  5. Equity

What we do

Strategic Objective: Enhance economic resilience by increasing household incomes through skills development, entrepreneurship training, and sustainable livelihood programs, particularly for women and youth.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Vocational training and financial literacy for micro-entrepreneurs.
  • Support for women and youth-led businesses.
  • Market access facilitation for small-scale enterprises.
  • Strengthening local value chains, particularly in agriculture and fisheries.

Strategic Objective: Strengthen social cohesion and resilience by addressing the root causes of conflict and promoting non-violent conflict resolution mechanisms.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Trauma healing and psychosocial support for survivors of violence.
  • Community-led reconciliation and dispute resolution.
  • Preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) through youth engagement.
  • Strengthening local peace structures and governance mechanisms.

Strategic Objective: Improve access to and quality of reproductive health services, maternal healthcare, and gender-based violence (GBV) response for vulnerable communities.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Expanding access to maternal and child health services.
  • Gender-based violence prevention and survivor support programs.
  • Family planning education and services.
  • Mental health and psychosocial support integration in reproductive health.

Strategic Objective: Increase literacy, STEM education, and digital skills among youth to enhance employability and participation in the knowledge economy.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Literacy enhancement in English and Kiswahili.
  • ICT and STEM training for marginalized youth.
  • Mentorship and career guidance programs.
  • Community-led education initiatives for lifelong learning.

Strategic Objective: Promote sustainable utilization of marine and coastal resources to enhance economic opportunities while ensuring environmental conservation.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development.
  • Climate-smart agriculture and coastal ecosystem conservation.
  • Value addition in coconut, fisheries, and eco-tourism.
  • Waste management and plastic recycling innovations.

Strategic Objective: Enhance Action Life’s operational capacity, governance structures, and resource mobilization to improve service delivery and impact.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Strengthening internal governance, financial systems, and staff capacity.
  • Building sustainable funding mechanisms and strategic partnerships.
  • Promoting civic education and citizen participation in governance.
  • Leveraging technology for improved organizational efficiency and outreach.

Our Background

Action Life, is a non-profit organization established in 2007 that started as a community organization. We are youth-leaning both in its operations and programs premised on the fact that youths form a critical group of Kenya s population that are most vulnerable to exploitation, misrepresentation and radicalization. In this regard, our programs are tailored to grow youth intervention strategies for development as well as elevating youth participation in development matters as the surest approach for sustainable development.


In delivering on our mandate, Action Life considers grassroots involvement in sustainable development critical to its operations. Therefore, over time has invested in creating lasting partnerships and trust within the community it operates. Our approach is to create a platform for communities to engage with development stakeholders on a mutually beneficial level with the focus on the community as the sole bearers of solutions that would work for them.


In this regard, we have cultivated strong working partnerships with indigenous communities including Lamu, Garissa and Tana River


Action Life has operational presence in Lakipia, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River and Garissa and Jubaland. Lamu with our physical address in Mokowe Town Lamu run by a fully functional secretariat with full time employees and a board of directors to guide its policy formulation.


The great success we have experienced is largely attributed not only to the uniqueness and relevance of the design and implementation of our programs but also on the elaborate community workmanship strategies we use in engaging grassroots communities we work with.

Market Place: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Digital Marketing

At Action Life, we recognize the power of digital platforms in transforming economic opportunities for young people. Our Market Place is a dedicated online space designed to enhance the visibility and market reach of youth-led enterprises by integrating social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. This feature provides a seamless link between young entrepreneurs and potential customers, enabling them to showcase and sell their products while leveraging the power of social media marketing.

Key Features of the Market Place

Social Media Integration

Directly links products to TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter for increased exposure and engagement.

Product Showcasing

Young entrepreneurs can upload images, videos, and descriptions to highlight their unique products.

Digital Marketing Support

Training and resources on how to use social media for business growth, including content creation and audience engagement strategies.

E-commerce Linkages

Opportunities for partnerships with local and international online marketplaces to facilitate sales and distribution.

Networking and Collaboration

Connects youth entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and business development opportunities.

Social Media Integration

Directly links products to TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter for increased exposure and engagement.

Product Showcasing

Young entrepreneurs can upload images, videos, and descriptions to highlight their unique products.

Digital Marketing Support

Training and resources on how to use social media for business growth, including content creation and audience engagement strategies.

Visit our location

BAAZAI BUILDING,
OPPOSITE MOKOWE GUEST HOUSE
MOKOWE TOWN
P.O Box 21-80500, Lamu Kenya.
Phone: +254 729 004516

 
 

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