Community-Centered Climate Action
GreenPulse Climate Institute (GPCI) operates in partnership with Socio-Sphere Initiative (SSI), a Nairobi-based NGO committed to advancing social inclusion, equity, and empowerment for youth, women & girls, and persons living with disabilities. GPCI implements grassroots programs in agroforestry, youth and women green jobs, climate education, and climate-smart agriculture. We facilitate stakeholder forums to shape inclusive climate policies and serve as a hub for research, training, and innovation. GPCI operates in target counties including Turkana, Garissa, Kitui, Taita Taveta, and Baringo, addressing issues like drought, desertification, reforestation, and water harvesting.
In Partnership with Socio-Sphere Initiative
GreenPulse Climate Institute (GPCI) operates in partnership with Socio-Sphere Initiative (SSI), a Nairobi-based NGO committed to advancing social inclusion, equity, and empowerment.
Youth & Women
SSI is committed to advancing social inclusion, equity, and empowerment for youth, women & girls, and persons living with disabilities.
Social Inclusion
Through this partnership, GPCI and SSI work together to extend climate resilience solutions, ensuring that environmental programs are inclusive and empower vulnerable communities.
Nairobi-Based
SSI is a Nairobi-based NGO working across Kenya to create lasting change through community-centered programs and initiatives.
Our Mission
To serve as a community-centered environmental organization that implements grassroots programs in agroforestry, green jobs, climate education, and climate-smart agriculture across Kenya. Through research, training, and innovation, we empower climate-vulnerable communities while facilitating inclusive stakeholder forums to shape climate policies.
Our Vision
To be a recognized hub for climate resilience research and innovation in Africa, where applied research informs community action, and where African climate solutions contribute meaningfully to global partnerships and policy frameworks.
Our Values
Community-centered action, grassroots empowerment, research excellence, strategic partnerships, and inclusive policy engagement. We bridge local knowledge with global expertise, ensuring that African climate solutions inform and enrich international climate initiatives.
Research, Training & Innovation
As an institute, GPCI expands its role beyond program implementation to serve as a hub for research, training, and innovation, contributing African expertise to global climate initiatives.
Applied Research
Conducting field-based research on climate resilience, agroforestry systems, and sustainable agriculture practices that directly inform our program implementation.
International Collaboration
Positioning GPCI to contribute to EU Erasmus+ Capacity Building and Horizon Europe initiatives, bringing African climate solutions and expertise into global partnerships.
Training & Capacity Building
Serving as a training hub that builds capacity among communities, practitioners, and partners through workshops, courses, and knowledge exchange programs.
Innovation Hub
Fostering innovation in climate solutions through partnerships with local enterprises, development organizations, and research institutions to develop and scale effective approaches.
Our Approach
GPCI combines applied research, community-centered action, and international collaboration. As an institute, we bridge local knowledge with global expertise, positioning ourselves to contribute to EU Erasmus+ Capacity Building and Horizon Europe initiatives while bringing African climate solutions into global partnerships.
Community-Centered
Local communities are at the heart of all our initiatives. We prioritize community ownership, participation, and leadership in designing and implementing solutions.
Research & Innovation
As a research institute, we conduct applied research that informs our programs and contributes to the global climate knowledge base. Our multidisciplinary team ensures evidence-based solutions.
Inclusive Partnerships
We work collaboratively with government, civil society, academia, and international partners to leverage resources and expertise for maximum impact.
Sustainable Impact
We focus on building long-term capacity and systems that continue to benefit communities long after project completion, ensuring lasting change.