Actionable &
Agenda-driven
Leadership
at a Time
In Our Hands
The Baton
Action To Impact
5 Projects
Ongoing Philanthropy Projects
279+
Volunteers in our volunteer program
214,944
Trees planted
Countrywide in 2 years
1000+
Shoes donated
Who I Am
I am extremely passionate about the young people, championing their agenda under my strategic plan of ‘The 30 Things’. My educational and experiential background in communication and hospitality compounds to ensure that the young people’s brilliant and creative ideas become actionable entrepreneurship platforms and that they live a wholesome life i.e career-wise, emotionally, financially, mentally, physically and socially.
The 30 Things
We navigate through our activities in three broad thematic areas, each expanded into 10 specific activities.
Partnership
I welcome like minded individuals and institutions to partner with me in my youth empowerment programs and the war against climate change.
Volunteer
The journey towards an empowered youth population and sustainable environment can only be achieved when like minded individuals choose to offer their skills.
About me
An ordinary girl in an extraordinary space
My Investment is multifaceted but centered on empowering youth, advancing climate-smart solutions, improving educational access, and promoting health equity. I combine all matters agriculture and climate action (SMACHS), all matters young people empowerment and mentorship by The Young People’s Network International (TYPNI), and blood awareness and campaigns (Kenyan By Blood Foundation).
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Youth & Climate Empowerment
I lead the Smart Mechanized Agriculture & Climate Action for Humanity & Sustainability (SMACHS) Foundation, empowering youth in climate-smart farming, beekeeping, and food security. The foundation delivers training, incubation, and policy advocacy, fostering resilient communities and sustainable agriculture
How we help.Give a future full
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Partnerships
climate
HEALTH
Leadership
Partnerships & Capacity Building
Collaborating for Scalable, Sustainable Impact
Through SMACHS, Charlene builds collaborations with governments, NGOs, private sector, and institutions; launches model farms (e.g., Kosachei Model Farm); appoints youth ambassadors; and invites volunteers and partners to co‑create sustainable impact
Climate Action & Smart Agriculture
Farming the Future, Restoring the Planet
SMACHS drives climate-smart practices with programs in clean energy, restoration (#GenerationRestoration), water solutions, smart agriculture, beekeeping, food security, renewable energy, agri-business, and agro-processing — led by youth ambassadors across Kenya.
Youth & Societal Health
Focused on critical social issues: menstrual health, anti-FGM, ending childhood marriages, substance abuse prevention, mental health support, inclusion, online safety, and blood donation — fostering well-rounded, healthy youth .
Youth Empowerment & Leadership
Inspiring a Generation of Changemakers
The core of “The 30 Things” initiative is championing youth through mentorship, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital skills, and civic engagement — helping them become confident, innovative leaders
" Thanks to SMACHS, I learned smart farming techniques and turned my small plot into a sustainable source of income. My yields have improved, and I now mentor other youth in my village."
James Wekesa, Farmer – Elgeyo Marakwet
Making a Difference
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Tree Planting
Promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable livelihoods for youth.
Locals For Locals
By having volunteer programs we folster community collaboration
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Real Impact
Our foundation contributes to real change form the grassroot level
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Societal Health
Involvement in these campaigns contributes to the wellbeing of society
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Committed to Transparency
84% of our total operating expenses fund programs for children in the counties I serve. So when you make a monthly gift or donation to our organization, the majority of your dollars go toward exactly what you intended – supporting children in poverty
