Youth agroecology champions transform their community: Fridah's story

As the global population expands, empowering young people to take the lead in mitigating climate change and bolstering food systems becomes ever more crucial. The ongoing agroecological dialogue in Kenya is at the forefront of this vital conversation, laying the foundation for sustainable and equitable agriculture driven by young people.
26-year-old Fridah Irungu is one of the young agroecology champions working with the Greener Greens Project. She has created a trustworthy base that buys into her vision of a fully organic, vegetable-producing, consuming community. Her love for nature has turned into a flourishing and sustainable livelihood, an important component of the project.