EmpServe is a youth-centered, community-rooted organization based in Kenya. We empower young people with the skills, support, and platforms they need to build sustainable livelihoods, spark innovation, and regenerate their communities. By investing in their creativity and leadership, we nurture a generation that can reimagine and transform the spaces they live in.

Our focus areas include digital and green skills training, entrepreneurship, market access, and climate-smart community action. We work alongside local communities to identify challenges, co-create solutions, and tap into existing resources to drive change. Grounded in holistic, locally-led, and sustainable approaches, EmpServe ensures that young people and their communities are not just participants, but leaders in shaping a resilient and inclusive future.

ABOUT US

VISION

Resilient communities where youth thrive and lead sustainable change.

MISSION

We empower youth with skills, support, and opportunities to build livelihoods, regenerate their communities, and shape a more sustainable future.

CORE VALUES

 

Participatory Development

Stewardship

Partnership

Safeguarding

Our Approaches

Holistic Programming

Holistic Programming

We support the full human experience: mind, skill purpose and belonging
Community Based Programming

Community Based Programming

We bring knowledge to where youth live and learn
Youth Leadership

Youth Leadership

We engage youth as agents, not just beneficiaries, of change
Innovation for Sustainability

Innovation for Sustainability

We support local solutions for global challenges
Ecosystem Building

Ecosystem Building

We align system players and actors for collective impact

Board of Directors

Clarice Gathura

Clarice Gathura

Board Chairperson
Dr. George Kosimbei

Dr. George Kosimbei

Board Member
George Kogolla

George Kogolla

Board Vice. Chairperson
Jane Macharia

Jane Macharia

Board Member
Martin Irungu

Martin Irungu

Board Secretary
Eric Njoroge

Eric Njoroge

Board Member
Derrick Gakuu

Derrick Gakuu

Social Entrepreneur
Molly W. Rubenstein

Molly W. Rubenstein

MIT D-Lab