Twende Kazi

Twende Kazi – “Let Us Go to Work”
Twende Kazi, established in 2016, is a non-profit organization that empowers societies where youth are actively involved in shaping sustainable agricultural development. We equip young people with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to transform agriculture into a modern, profitable, and impactful career. Our mission is to ensure that youth are at the forefront of achieving food security and sustainable development for present and future generations.

Youth are the backbone of innovation, energy, and long-term sustainability. Engaging them in agriculture revitalizes the sector with fresh ideas, modern approaches, and entrepreneurial spirit. Their involvement transforms agriculture into a dynamic and profitable enterprise, while building leadership skills, generating employment, and driving community development. By focusing on youth, Twende Kazi ensures that food systems are strengthened today and secured for future generations.

To achieve this, we implement practical, hands-on initiatives. We support school gardening programs to introduce youth to farming from an early age. We establish community-based farming demonstration centres where youth can learn modern and resilient agricultural practices. We also teach refugee camps to grow their own food, helping them stay engaged while ensuring access to sufficient and diverse food. Additionally, we engage communities through social media platforms and our website, sharing information, campaigns, and success stories that inspire participation and adoption of innovative farming systems.

Our programs are designed to raise awareness about the importance of agriculture, create learning experiences, and build youth capacity to strengthen local and national food systems. We focus on climate change mitigation, proper food handling and utilization, and sustainable land management, ensuring that youth adopt practices that protect the environment while increasing productivity. By mentoring and rebranding young farmers, we inspire them to become proactive leaders, advocating for sustainable agricultural practices and driving positive change in their communities.

Twende Kazi operates on the core values of partnership, accountability, and integrity. We believe that success is achieved through collaboration, responsible decision-making, and ethical engagement. These principles guide our programs to ensure that youth involvement leads to tangible, long-term impact on communities and society at large. By supporting Twende Kazi, funders can help create a generation of youth-led change makers who transform agriculture, secure livelihoods, and strengthen food security.