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A just, connected, and inclusive Africa where marginalized communities, especially youth and women, are empowered to lead change.

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Illuminating Pathways, Empowering Futures

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Quality Education
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Climate Action
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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Our Mission is to bridge the digital divide, promote civic engagement, and foster socio-economic inclusion through community-driven innovation and advocacy. We believe Africa’s greatest resource is its people; innovative, creative, and full of potential. Based in Kenya, we empower youth, entrepreneurs, and communities through technology, innovation, and digital literacy. By partnering with Nuru Trust, you’re joining a movement that’s shaping Africa’s digital future. Whether through funding, collaboration, or shared expertise, your partnership will help empower young innovators to gain vital skills, launch startups, and transform communities. Together, we turn innovation into impact and impact into lasting transformation.

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Democracy needs bold action. #GDCForum2026 connects #Africa, #Americas, #Europe & #Asia to drive youth-led democratic resilience. Join @NuruTrustKenya @ @YouthKenya4SDG on March 26. For more info, registration deets & official programs:
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When justice is out of reach for some, democracy is out of balance for all.

Today, we celebrate #WorldDayofSocialJustice, a day that calls attention to the urgent need for fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity in every society. This day reminds us that social justice is not

Nuru Fam, we are in #Accra at #AfricaDisrupt #CSW70, we stood for one truth: justice for women isn’t a favor. It’s a right. #CSW70 #AfricaDisruptCSW70

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Democracy is under pressure worldwide, and so is the need for bold, connected action. In 2026, the Global Democracy Coalition is convening GDC Regional Forums across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia, each anchored in a dedicated Regional Month that spotlights regional

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Strengthening University–Industry Collaboration for Youth Skills Development Through EdTech Partnerships
Strengthening University–Industry Collaboration for Youth Skills Development Through EdTech Partnerships

Under UNESCO’s Campus Africa flagship and in line with the Organization’s Operational Strategy for Priority Africa (2022 - 2029), UNESCO is supporting higher education institutions to strengthen their role in youth empowerment, skills development, innovation, and sustainable socio-economic transformation. Central to this effort is fostering collaboration between universities and industry, particularly through the responsible use of digital technologies to enhance teaching, training, and youth employability.

Within this frameworkTECH SPARK Africa: Technology Empowerment and Competency Enhancement for Skills, Professional Articulation, and Knowledge Innovation is a regional initiative coordinated by the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (UNESCO ROSA). Implemented in partnership with universities in Botswana (Botswana International University of Science and Technology), Namibia (Namibia University of Science and Technology), and Zimbabwe (Harare Institute of Technology), the initiative focuses on leveraging simulation learning technologies to strengthen STEM education, build educator capacity, and support the digital transformation of higher technical education. Read more

From classrooms to communities: How adolescents and youths are reimagining climate education across Eastern and Southern Africa
From classrooms to communities: How adolescents and youths are reimagining climate education across Eastern and Southern Africa

Climate change: A growing threat to education in Eastern and Southern Africa

Ensuring that school children around the world have access to high-quality, inclusive, and relevant teaching and learning experiences that prepare them for the future is becoming increasingly difficult. Climate change is presenting serious barriers to educational achievement, impeding children’s (especially girls’) ability to learn, thrive, and aspire to a brighter future.

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that climate shocks—heavy rainfall, extreme heat, drought, and landslides—affect learners both directly and indirectly. These events disrupt education by damaging school infrastructure, increasing absenteeism, and impairing concentration and learning outcomes, as cognitive development can be impaired by malnutrition. Taken together, all these climate-related factors keep children out of school. Read more

Innovative Learning Methods in Africa: 2026 EdTech Report
Innovative Learning Methods in Africa: 2026 EdTech Report

For the last few years, our team of volunteers and researchers have traveled to various schools in rural areas across Africa in urban centers in South Africa, Kenya and other villages in northern Nigeria. We have sat in dusty classrooms with teachers who have 60 kids and no books. We have spoken to parents who walk miles just to get their children to school. These trips opened our understanding to the real problems. Read more

The power of youth in co-creating climate education
The power of youth in co-creating climate education

UN Climate Change News, 23 January 2026 – To mark tomorrow’s International Day of Education, we want to recognize a powerful tool for tackling climate change known as Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) .

ACE , through its six elements, offers a toolbox to empower  people to be a part of the solution through a change in the systems, attitudes and behaviours needed to foster sustainable development. While ACE involves all members of society coming together for climate action, in line with this year's International Day of Education theme, we are spotlighting youth, and the benefit their power brings to planning and developing effective climate education policies.

The importance of youth participation at all levels of policy making and implementation was echoed by Noura Hamladji, UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary, following the Youth-led Climate Forum Headline event at COP 30. Read more

Kenya leads global breakthrough for sustainable Artificial Intelligence at UNEA 7
Kenya leads global breakthrough for sustainable Artificial Intelligence at UNEA 7

Kenya has emerged as a global trailblazer after successfully championing the first-ever United Nations resolution on the environmental sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI) at the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).

This landmark decision not only elevates Kenya’s standing in global environmental and technological diplomacy but also signals a decisive shift, where Africa’s voice is shaping how rapidly evolving technologies intersect with the planet’s future.

For the first time in UN history, a resolution has comprehensively examined the environmental dimensions of AI. It addresses the rapidly growing ecological footprint of AI systems, including energy and water consumption, mineral extraction, and land pressure. At the same time, it underscores AI’s transformative potential in supporting climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and environmental monitoring. Read more here

A new pathway for youth: AfDB offers support for green skills for Kenya’s future workforce
A new pathway for youth: AfDB offers support for green skills for Kenya’s future workforce

As part of its commitment to driving green and inclusive growth across Africa, the African Development Bank is supporting a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders in Kenya through its partnership with the Green Careers Caravan (GCC), an initiative of Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA).

Through this collaboration, the Bank aims to raise awareness of green skills among university students and encourage them to explore emerging opportunities in sustainability-linked careers. These green jobs—spanning renewable energy, climate action, regenerative agriculture, and environmental management—are central to building resilience and strengthening Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Read more here:

Five young innovators win 2025 African Climate Innovation Challenge
Five young innovators win 2025 African Climate Innovation Challenge

The winners./PHOTO; Courtesy

Five young entrepreneurs from across the continent have been named winners of the 2025 African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC), a programme designed to equip emerging innovators with funding, mentorship, and technical support to scale climate solutions.

The competition continues to grow as one of Africa’s leading platforms for nurturing early-stage green enterprises, especially those driven by youth determined to tackle the climate crisis with practical, community-focused innovations.

The winners were selected during the ACIC Startup Pitch Event held on November 29, 2025, at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda. Read more here:

The 14th UNESCO Youth Forum: Young Leaders Unite for Climate Action and Social Impact
The 14th UNESCO Youth Forum: Young Leaders Unite for Climate Action and Social Impact

The choice of theme reflected an urgent reality that unites young people across borders: climate change is not only an environmental crisis but also a social crisis that profoundly affects their lives and futures. Oceans are warming twice as fast as they were two decades ago, and in 2024 alone, climate-related disasters displaced over 800,000 people — the highest number of new displacements recorded in 16 years . Climate change now threatens one in six cultural heritage sites  and exacerbates global water scarcity. It also erodes identity, traditional knowledge, community resilience, and cultural expression. Read more here

It’s time for leadership and vision, Guterres tells G20 in South Africa
It’s time for leadership and vision, Guterres tells G20 in South Africa

A South African flag-coloured King Protea flower – symbolising hope and regeneration – is the chosen logo for this year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place on African soil for the first time.

Now is the time for leadership and vision,” the UN Secretary-General António Guterres told journalists in Johannesburg on Friday, a day ahead of the official opening.

The G20 bloc is made up of the world’s largest economies, although the United States has announced it will not officially participate.

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COP30: AfDB’s SEFA mobilises nearly EUR50 million in new commitments for just energy transition and Mission 300
COP30: AfDB’s SEFA mobilises nearly EUR50 million in new commitments for just energy transition and Mission 300

The African Development Bank Group’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), a multi-donor special fund managed by the Bank Group, has secured new investment commitments totalling nearly EUR 50 million, to strengthen the rollout of Mission 300 and accelerate climate action across Africa’s power sector.

The commitments, made by the governments of Germany and Italy, were announced at a COP30 side event held at the Africa Pavilion on 14 November. Germany committed EUR 14 million to support SEFA's universal energy access goal, and EUR 30 million for the new SEFA green hydrogen programme, reflecting the strategic importance of this emerging sector for Africa's decarbonisation and industrial development. Italy also announced a new contribution of five million euros to the fund.

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Testimonials

 

Maingi Kinuthia

Participating in the code for democracy was more than a hackathon project; it was a masterclass in human-centered design.
It bridged the gap between passion and policy. As a young tech innovator, I didn’t just design and code; I sat at the table with policymakers and saw our prototype become part of the national conversation. This program, thanks to the vision of the Nuru Trust Network, is essential—it proves that youth aren’t just the future of democracy, we are its present engine of renewal.”

Joy Njeri

It’s been such a privilege to be part of the Code for Democracy Hackathon! Making it through the first stage and securing second place has reminded me that you don’t have to be an expert to make a real impact — just willing to learn, build, and collaborate.

The biggest takeaway for me has been learning how to move from ideation to implementation— turning ideas into something tangible. Working in a 4-person team has been such a ride, and I’m super grateful for my teammates’ support during the toughest moments.

Huge shoutout to the mentors and facilitators for constantly looking out for us and making the journey smoother. Can’t wait to see where this experience takes all of us next! 🤗

Yvonne Abungu

As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, I never imagined that one day I would find myself in the tech space, creating innovations that seek to enhance democracy for our people, for Africans, and for the world.

Being part of the Code for Democracy Program 2025 by Nuru Trust has made me reflect deeply on the power of my voice as a young person. I have realized that I am not too small to make change, big change.

The program has inspired my colleagues and me to draw strength and ideas both from within and beyond our borders. We’ve looked at how countries like Rwanda rebuilt the fabric of their society through community feedback using the Ubudehe system, and how Liberia courageously leveraged technology to fight the Ebola crisis.

Here in Kenya, Nuru Trust is challenging us to innovate, to think differently, and to provide homegrown solutions for our communities.

I am deeply grateful to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

To the youth, if not us, then who?

Trevor Tuja

Seeing the youth come together, and put this much effort into creating solutions that are very much needed in our country, is both inspiring and empowering.
I am honored to be among such talented and driven peers; Bringing to life our shared vision of democracy.

Ubukandi Joseph

With a lot of humility, Being part of Vijana Digital program has empowered me with the digital skills and confidence I need to thrive in today’s world . It has truly opened new doors for my personal and professional growth .

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