Programs

 

Making Environmental Action Real and Local

Karen Forte Foundation Inter-school Tree Growing

Inter-School Tree Growing

Through hands-on tree planting activities, mentorship and environmental education, students are empowered to take responsibility for greening their communities, nurturing a new generation of climate-conscious leaders from an early age.

Inter-County Tree Growing & Mentorship Program

Planted thousands of trees across Nairobi, Murang’a, Bomet and Kisumu counties. Nurturing young ambassadors in every county, with a goal of reaching all 47 counties in Kenya.

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Karen Forte Foundation Trees for Birthday Program

Trees for Birthday

Instead of traditional birthday parties, members of the Karen Forte Environmental Club mark their special day by planting trees equal to their age. Each tree symbolizes growth, hope and commitment to a greener future.

The Virtual Forest Program

Launched in July 2024 – a digital tree-planting movement where followers grow trees in their own communities and track their progress online. Inspired by the Power of One philosophy of Wangari Maathai.

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Model Forest in Kinale, Kiambu

Model Forest in Kinale, Kiambu

In February 2025, I initiated my own forest on a 50-acre land allocated by Kenya Forest Service. So far, we’ve planted 5,000 trees. Every club member plants trees on their birthday, making conservation fun and meaningful.

Together, we can make the planet greener — one tree, one child, one action at a time.

Global Forums & Dialogues

  • Speaker at 5th Northern Sustainable Development Forum in Russia (2024)

  • Youngest guest speaker at KUSI Ideas Festival (2022)

  • Cop 27

  • Cop 28

  • African summit

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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.

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