The Next-Generation Initiative Community Based Organization (CBO) began as an informal group in 2022, following a mentorship program for students in Tach-Asis, a village in Tinderet constituency, Nandi County. Community members played a central role in organizing the program, revealing that the youth face significant challenges beyond education. Key issues identified included rampant drug and substance use among the youth, mental health and well-being concerns across all ages, and the urgent need for environmental conservation to combat land degradation and preserve diminishing water sources. Recognizing the need to address these challenges, The Next Generation Initiative was formally established. Since then, we have achieved significant milestones in education, environmental conservation, and drug abuse campaigns, making meaningful progress one step at a time. The Next Generation Initiative (CBO) is a public interest Civil Society Organization registered County Department of Gender and Social Services in Nandi County.
It consists of multi-disciplinary professionals and practitioners motivated and committed in advocating for and contributing to good environmental governance, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and responsible development. The Next Generation Initiative (CBO) subscribes to the universal values, principles, and practices of good governance and democratic rights and fundamental freedoms for public interests and common good. It was formed by a team of multidisciplinary professionals and practitioners with motivation and commitment to contribute to good environmental governance and stewardship, sustainable natural resources management and responsible socio-economic development for public good and widespread benefit to communities and the integrity of ecosystems.
The Next Generation Initiative sees the potential of the civil society, as a positive force for change in Environmental Conservation (preservation, wise use and restoration) and Responsible Development.