About Us
Youth-led. Community-driven. Globally inspired.
Who Are We
Karen Forte Environmental Conservation Foundation is a youth-led, not-for-profit organization committed to creating climate-smart communities through education, environmental action and global advocacy. Founded in 2023, the foundation empowers children and communities across Kenya to take meaningful climate action.
With over 400 active members and thousands of trees planted, we are building a movement where children lead, communities thrive and nature flourishes.
Our Mission
To empower children and communities.
Our Vision
A greener, safer and more inclusive planet where young people lead climate action in every corner of Kenya and beyond.
Founder & CEO
Karen Wanjiru Kimani
I am the proud CEO of Karen Forte Environmental Conservation Foundation, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to helping communities achieve their climate goals. Through this platform, we’ve launched tree-growing programs, mentorship for children and ecosystem protection campaigns.
I’m also a pupil at Rophine International School in Utawala, Nairobi. I serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Environment in our student council. In 2023, I founded our school’s Environmental Club, which now has over 400 active members. Together, we’ve planted and nurtured over 1,172 trees.
My environmental journey began in 2018 through modeling and advocacy where I created outfits from recycled materials and won the Eco Silver Award at the international finals in Tenerife, Spain in 2019. That moment was the spark that ignited my mission to save our planet.
“We are leading the way to a greener future.”
Global Advocacy
A Young Voice at the World Stage
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Youngest Delegate at COP27 in Egypt (2022) — where I challenged world leaders to include children’s voices in climate discussions and spoke alongside Kenya’s President.
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Africa Climate Summit 2023 — Co-authored and presented the Nairobi Children’s Climate Declaration to African heads of state.
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UNICEF World Children’s Day Advisory Committee Member (2024) — Representing the voice of children in global leadership spaces.
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Invited Guest to Prince William’s Earthshot Dinner (2022) — Honored for conservation work by the British High Commission and met with changemakers including Charlot Magayi of Mukuru Stoves.
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Planting Elgon Teak with King Charles III (2023) — Featured in the King’s UK Christmas speech for my work in tree planting and youth empowerment.
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COP28 Delegate in Dubai (2023) — Fully sponsored by the African Development Bank to represent children in climate conversations with world leaders.
- Sustainable development – Sister Eco Sister in Russian Yakut
Support Our Green Mission
Your Donations make a HUGE impact, we believe that every child has the power to change the world and every tree we plant is a step toward a healthier planet.
Let’s build a greener Kenya - together.
Get Involved
Join us in growing the future
Whether you're a school, a community group, a fellow young changemaker or a supporter from around the world, you can be part of the movement.