From 2021 to 2025, the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme in Kenya has been a bold and transformative powerhouse. As the programme nears its conclusion, this collection of impact stories captures the soul of a movement brought to life by communities, civil society, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and frontline defenders of our environment.
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Lamu Women Alliance (LAWA) has in the past spent time cleaning beaches and teaching people how to recycle and manage waste. Through the women's inclusion in the climate justice project, beach cleanups have now grown into a movement that is changing how Lamu sees its waste, its environment, and its future.
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The LAWA team visited Faza as part of the “Building Climate Futures in Lamu” project to explore how climate-related challenges are affecting everyday people, especially women, and how communities can adapt, thrive, and build resilience in the face of such threats. What we found was a story both inspiring and painful—a story of survival against all odds, and of progress that stalls with every blackout.
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On a recent field visit to Matondoni Village, a place known for its rich culture, beautiful sights, craftsmanship, and dhow-making, we were struck not by the charm but by the crisis. A mountain of waste, plastics, bottles, bags, wrappers, old fishing nets, and household litter was strewn along the shores, kissing the waves of the Indian Ocean. This wasn’t just trash. It was a silent scream from our environment.
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In many rural communities across Kenya, the kitchen is more than a cooking space; it’s a frontline in the fight against climate change. In Lamu, women are not just caregivers and homemakers; they are climate champions. Amid rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and vanishing forests, the women of Lamu are quietly leading a green revolution with a humble yet powerful tool, the energy-saving jiko.
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When women thrive, our planet thrives, too. Through the Women Inclusion in Climate Justice project with the support of Akina Mama wa Afrika under the VCA programme, Lamu Women Alliance has enabled women in Lamu to embrace sustainable business that not only uplifts their families but also champions climate justice. By fostering these innovations and eco-friendly practices, these women are leading change towards a greener future.
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With support from Akina Mama wa Afrika, Lamu Women Alliance brought together various women from different locations in Lamu for a groundbreaking exhibition under the theme "Women in Climate Spaces." The event celebrated women's role in addressing climate change through sustainable and community-driven initiatives.
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The VCA Project Profiles are now available as individual publications by country. These publications highlight various innovative, locally-driven climate action initiatives implemented by VCA local partners.
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The Lamu Women Alliance (Lawa) has called for speedy implementation of the recently reached COP27 breakthrough agreement on loss and damage fund for vulnerable countries.
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