FAQ

Frequently asked
questions

Donations, partnerships, volunteering, and how GIK runs community-led climate work across Turkana County.

About GIK

Who is Green Initiative Kakuma?
Green Initiative Kakuma (GIK) is a legally registered community-based organization founded in June 2023 in Kakuma Town, Turkana County, Kenya. We work on climate education, adaptation, indigenous knowledge, ecosystem conservation, agroecology, and climate technology.
Where do you work?
GIK is based in Kakuma Town and works across Turkana County, including with the Pokot communities. Our programs are rooted in pastoralist and host communities of north-western Kenya.
Who founded GIK?
GIK was founded by four young people from Kakuma Town who saw the impact of prolonged droughts, food insecurity, resource conflict, and limited climate information on their communities. See the Team page for more.
Are you a registered organization?
Yes. GIK is a legally registered community-based organization (CBO) in Kenya. Registration details are summarized on the Reports & Transparency page.

Donations

How can I donate?
Email greeninitiativekakuma@gmail.com to set up a donation. We accept bank transfers, M-Pesa, and partner-routed grants. Tell us where you want your contribution to go (climate education, agroecology, water conservation, etc.) and we will coordinate.
Where does my donation go?
Donations directly fund capacity building workshops, water and grazing conservation activities, agroecology kits, indigenous knowledge documentation, and youth-led climate communication across Turkana County.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Tax treatment depends on your country and how the contribution is routed. Please email us so we can pair you with the right channel for your jurisdiction.
Can my organization fund a specific program?
Yes. We co-design restricted-fund projects with foundations, NGOs, research institutions, and government partners. Reach out via the Get Involved page or email us directly.

Partnerships

Who can partner with GIK?
Foundations, NGOs, research institutions, government partners, media organizations, and community-led groups working on climate, peacebuilding, agroecology, or pastoralist livelihoods.
Do you take on research collaborations?
Yes. We work with researchers on climate adaptation, indigenous knowledge documentation, and grassroots monitoring. Reach out with your research scope and proposed timeline.

Volunteering

Can I volunteer with GIK?
Yes. We welcome volunteers based in Turkana County and remote contributors with skills in climate communication, agroecology training, community organizing, design, and digital tools.
I am not in Kenya. Can I still help?
Yes. Remote support — content writing, research, design, web, translation, fundraising — is welcomed. Email us with how you would like to contribute and the time you can offer.

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