Dignity
Every young person deserves respect and the opportunity to live with dignity.
Underserved Communities, Nairobi
Empowering girls and young people in underserved communities to stay in school, learn, lead and thrive.
Greendada CBO walks with adolescents and youth in underserved communities from learning to independence—through mentorship, literacy, youth voice and livelihood pathways.
Read our 2025 Annual Report →
Who we are
About Greendada CBO
We are a community-based organization based in underserved communities around and in Nairobi. We serve girls and young people aged 12–24 years, with a special focus on adolescent girls in informal settlements.
Our mission To empower children and young people, particularly girls and young women from underserved communities, through education, knowledge, leadership and opportunities that enable them to build healthy, dignified and independent futures while contributing positively to their communities and environment.
Our vision A society where every young person has the opportunity, confidence and freedom to learn, lead and thrive, while contributing to a healthier, safer and more sustainable world.
What we believe in
Our Values
Our values reflect our commitment to creating a community where every young person is respected, included, empowered and equipped to contribute positively to society.
Inclusion
We create opportunities for young people regardless of their circumstances or abilities.
Empowerment
We equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to shape their futures.
Responsibility
We encourage accountability towards ourselves, our communities and our environment.
Sustainability
We promote lasting solutions that benefit present and future generations.
Why we exist
Our Story
Having been raised and lived in Nairobi’s slums, we carry a deep desire to change the narrative and stand up for our young sisters who face daily challenges growing up.
The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the gaps in safety and support for girls and young boys. During lockdowns, many girls were violated, many became pregnant, and many organizations closed. Mentorship spaces disappeared just when they were needed most.
In response, we stepped in to offer informal mentorship in our neighbourhood for girls and young boys. From those first small gatherings, Greendada CBO was born—rooted in lived experience, community trust and a commitment to protect and empower the next generation.
What we do
Our Programs
We support girls and young people through four connected phases: Stay, Learn, Lead, and Thrive. This journey helps them remain in school, gain critical skills, step into leadership, and build sustainable futures.
Stay
Keeping girls in school through safe spaces, parent engagement, school support, and menstrual hygiene management.
Learn
Improving learning through SRHR, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, climate action, and advocacy.
Lead
Preparing girls for adulthood through leadership training, mentorship, and youth-led advocacy.
Thrive
Building sustainable futures through climate action, community leadership, and alumni engagement.
See the full description of each phase on our Programs page →
Gallery
Moments from our work
Impact
Why Your Support Matters
Every shilling you invest helps a girl stay in school, access mentorship and gain skills for life and work. Together, we are:
- Reducing school dropouts among adolescent girls
- Creating safe, supportive spaces for learning and growth
- Building a generation of confident young leaders and change-makers
- Strengthening families and communities through youth-led action
Our Achievements
- Reached 600 girls directly through education and empowerment programmes.
- Supported menstrual health initiatives benefiting school going girls.
- Established a community library for children, adolescents and youths in underserved communities.
- Partnered with 7 schools across Nairobi.
- Implemented entrepreneurship training to 20 women and facilitated business startups for 15 of them.
- Supported school feeding for 50 participants across our programmes.
- Supported schools in meeting the needs of 50 vulnerable participants across our programmes in 2 schools.
- Integrated environmental education into school programming in 2 schools we work with.
- Planted 300 trees, 100 indigenous and 200 fruit trees, across schools in Mathare that we work with.
- Built a strong partnership with local community administration, local partners, community members and donors.
In 2025 alone, we reached 600 girls and young people across 4 schools and 3 communities in Mathare North and its neighbouring slums.
Get involved
Join Us
There are many ways to partner with us:
- Fund our programs and safe spaces
- Support mentorship clubs, scholarships or livelihoods training
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Connect us to opportunities for our youth