Young Professionals Green Spaces Initiative (YPGSI) is a non-profit organization that focuses on mitigating the effects of climate change while enhancing economic empowerment in communities through sustainable practices.
We believe that by engaging a team of professionals and partnering with communities, we can create a sustainable future that benefits everyone. We are committed to empowering women and youth, and we believe they play a vital role in achieving our goals.
At YPGSI, we are passionate about making the sustainable development agenda real. We believe that through our efforts, we can create a world where communities are empowered, the environment is protected, and economies thrive. We invite like-minded professionals across East Africa to join us in this noble journey. Together, we can make a difference.
Our Vision
Creating a climate-resilient future through sustainable projects enhancing community empowerment and innovation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to mitigate the effects of climate change in different sectors through sustainable projects.
How we do it?.
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Decarbonization
We are in the process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low-carbon power sources, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices
Advocacy and capacity building
Advocacy raises awareness and influences policy for decarbonization, while capacity building develops skills and resources to implement and sustain these efforts.
Economic empowerment
Ecosystem restoration
We aim to repair and renew natural habitats, enhancing biodiversity, improving ecosystem services, and mitigating climate change impacts.
what we do ?.
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Decarbonizing the world:
- Through the use of renewable energy in the health sector.
- We are aiming to reduce carbon emission through planting of trees which sequent carbon from the atmosphere.
Economic empowerment
We are aiming to transform lives by encouraging farmers and households to plant fruit trees. The sell of fruits is a profitable venture which will transform their economic fortunes.
Ecosystem restoration
- Cleaning of water bodies
- Restoring Water catchment areas
- Cleaning communities making it plastic free
Advocacy and capacity building
Empowering students to actively participate in conserving the environment.
Through schools, we can plant a minimum of 50 trees and maximum of 500 trees depending on the size of the schools. This creates an opportunity for students to actively participate in environment conservation.