EmpServe plans to expand eco-village model to more ASAL counties
The organisation says SIEVE, its latest project in Enduata, Kajiado County, has been designed as a scalable model that can be adapted to communities facing similar climate shocks, resource constraints and vulnerabilities.
Nairobi, Kenya - Empower and Serve Kenya (EmpServe) has announced its intention to replicate the Social Innovation Eco-Village (SIEVE) model in additional Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and marginalized regions across Kenya. The SIEVE, which is set to be launched in Enduata, Kajiado County, is a scalable model that addresses climate shocks, resource constraints, and vulnerabilities.
Combining off-grid power, digital resource centres, and climate-smart agriculture, the model aims to provide communities with solutions to bolster livelihoods, particularly for young people and women. EmpServe's long-term goal is to scale youth economic inclusion pipelines throughout the country, ensuring permanent digital and green job access for thousands more young people.
Since its inception in 2016, EmpServe has focused on youth empowerment, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, innovation, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has reached over 10,000 individuals through more than 30 projects and partnerships with more than 50 local and international collaborators. More than 3,000 beneficiaries have transitioned into employment or entrepreneurial endeavors.
EmpServe envisions expanding youth economic inclusion across the nation, enhancing access to digital and green jobs, and promoting locally-led solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.
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