Grassroots Development Initiatives Foundation-Kenya (GRADIF-K)
GRADIF-Kenya empowers young change-makers through skills training, mentorship, and strategic linkages. Their programs focus on human rights, governance, career development, entrepreneurship, sexual and reproductive health, mental wellbeing, digital safety, peacebuilding, and climate change resilience. By equipping youth with 21st-century skills and resources, GRADIF-Kenya promotes social, economic, and environmental empowerment for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Programs
Agriculture and Livelihoods
GRADIF-K supports smallholder farmers with agricultural development initiatives. The program recognizes agriculture as the backbone of Kenya's economy and focuses on working with farming communities in selected counties to improve productivity and livelihoods.
ECCE and Basic Education
Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECDE) programme supporting child development and education at family, community and national levels.
Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental conservation and climate change interventions implemented across different counties in Kenya over the past 7 years in collaboration with various partners.
Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR)
GRADIF-K focuses on adolescent and youth reproductive health rights, elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), reducing school dropout rates, and increasing family planning uptake.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Strategic Support and Business Development
Strategic support and business development services for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Business Development Services (BDS)
Business development services to support economic activities and entrepreneurship.
Economic Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship Development
Programs focused on economic empowerment and entrepreneurship development for communities.
Democracy, Citizen Engagement & Governance
Initiatives promoting democratic participation, citizen engagement, and improved governance at community levels.
Youth and Women Social Economic Empowerment
Programs targeting youth and women with social and economic empowerment initiatives.
Social Protection & Child Protection
Programs addressing social protection needs and child protection issues in communities.
Organizational & Community Capacity Development
Capacity building services for organizations and communities to strengthen their development effectiveness.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Accountability Systems
Support for developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and accountability systems for development programs.
Grant Making and Management
Grant making and management services to support grassroots organizations and community initiatives.
ICT & AI Integration in Business and Other Sectors in Development
Integration of information and communication technology and artificial intelligence in business and development sectors.
GRADIF Consultancy Services
Professional consultancy services offered by GRADIF-K to organizations seeking development expertise and support.
