Empowering People. Building Futures. Creating Impact.
We work with young people and communities across the Rift Valley to build knowledge, skills, and opportunities for inclusive and sustainable development.
Our research arm generates evidence, reports, and analysis to inform community development and policy across the Rift Valley.
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02 — The Hub
Community. Partnerships. Network.
A platform connecting youth organisations, NGOs, universities, and enterprises for knowledge exchange and collaborative action.
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03 — Project Design
Design. Propose. Deliver.
We co-design and manage international projects — from Erasmus+ exchanges to UN grants — and invite global partners to submit ideas.
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Narok, KenyaRift Valley Region · Est. 2023
⚡ Youth-led Social Enterprise
Who We Are
Built on Local Trust. Driven by Young People.
Envarheim Ventures combines a social mission with an enterprise model — enabling us to plan, deliver, and sustain impactful programmes responsibly, without dependence on charity cycles alone.
Community-led programmes shaped with the people they serve
Learning-centred: knowledge and capacity at the heart of everything
Working knowledge of Erasmus+ compliance and global grant frameworks
Narok-rooted with reach across the Rift Valley and international partners
We generate evidence, data, and insight to inform community development, policy dialogue, and partnership decisions across Kenya and the Rift Valley.
Research Areas
Four Pillars of Inquiry
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Education & Learning Research
Investigating learning outcomes, non-formal education effectiveness, and access barriers for marginalised communities in Narok and the Rift Valley.
Non-formal LearningAccess & EquityYouth Education
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Youth Empowerment Research
Mapping youth participation, civic engagement patterns, and the economic conditions shaping opportunities for young people in pastoral and peri-urban communities.
Understanding the structural barriers faced by women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic minorities in accessing resources, services, and opportunities.
Gender EquityDisability InclusionMarginalisation
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Sustainability & Environment
Community-level resilience mapping, land use change, and environmental sustainability indicators in the Narok–Rift Valley ecosystem.
Resilience MappingLand UseCommunity Action
Knowledge Products
What We Produce
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Data Briefs
Short evidence snapshots on key indicators — education access, youth employment, inclusion — designed for decision-makers and partners.
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Research Reports
In-depth studies on community conditions, programme outcomes, and thematic issues published for public and partner use.
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Community Profiles
Structured profiles of communities and areas we work in, providing baseline data for partners planning programmes in the region.
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Learning Reviews
Post-programme evaluations and learning documentation capturing what worked, what did not, and why — shared openly.
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Partnership Scans
Landscape reviews of active organisations, funders, and initiatives in the Rift Valley to help partners understand the ecosystem.
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Policy Notes
Short, accessible policy notes translating research findings into recommendations for local government and programme designers.
Collaborate with Our Research Team
We welcome research partnerships, data-sharing agreements, and joint study proposals from institutions worldwide.
The Envarheim Hub connects youth organisations, NGOs, universities, enterprises, and community groups for knowledge exchange, co-design, and joint action.
The Envarheim Hub is a growing platform in its formation stage. Our aim is to connect organisations, practitioners, and institutions around shared interests in community-led, equitable development — particularly youth empowerment, inclusive education, and local resilience in the Rift Valley and beyond.
Kenyan & East African Organisations
We welcome community groups, youth organisations, NGOs, vocational training providers, social enterprises, and county-level bodies working in Kenya and the wider East Africa region.
Youth OrgsNGOsTVETCBOs
International Partners
We are building relationships with European and global organisations seeking reliable, grounded Kenyan partners for Erasmus+, EU-funded, bilateral, or multilateral development projects.
Erasmus+EU NGOsDev. AgenciesUniversities
Research & Academic Institutions
We welcome universities, research centres, and policy institutions interested in community-based research, field access in the Rift Valley, and collaborative knowledge production.
ResearchAcademiaPolicyKnowledge
How the Hub Works
The Hub is an open platform where we facilitate connections, matchmaking, and co-design between organisations with complementary expertise. Membership is free. Collaboration is shaped by mutual interest and agreed on directly between parties.
RegisterTell us about your organisation, your areas of work, and the types of collaboration you are open to.
ConnectWe facilitate introductions between members with shared interests and complementary expertise.
CollaborateOrganisations explore and develop partnerships directly on terms that work for both parties.
Join the Hub
The Hub is Open and Growing
We welcome any organisation aligned with our values of equity, inclusion, and community-led development. There is no cost to register and no obligation beyond mutual interest.
We develop practical project concepts that connect local development priorities with international expertise and collaboration. We welcome co-designers, implementation partners, and organisations interested in exploring funding opportunities together.
The four thematic areas below represent the development directions we are actively exploring with potential partners. Each is a proposed initiative in concept-development stage. Scope, duration, budget, and implementation arrangements will be developed collaboratively with suitable partners and matched to appropriate funding opportunities. We do not claim any of these initiatives are funded, approved, or under implementation.
Open to CollaborationConcept StagePartnership DevelopmentFunding Routes Under Exploration
Proposed Initiatives
Four Thematic Areas We Are Exploring
Click any initiative to explore the concept in detail and find out how your organisation could contribute.
Proposed Initiative
Vocational Education · Green Skills · Youth Employment
Green Skills & Sustainable Livelihoods
Strengthening the connection between vocational training and green employment opportunities for rural youth in the Rift Valley.
Rural YouthTVETSustainable Agriculture
Proposed Initiative
Digital Inclusion · Youth Employability · Entrepreneurship
Digital Pathways to Decent Work
Helping underserved young people access practical digital skills and improve their readiness for employment, freelance opportunities, and entrepreneurship.
Strengthening meaningful youth participation in local development and decision-making by connecting young people with community stakeholders and civil society.
Civic LeadershipPolicy ResearchYouth Dialogue
Proposed Initiative
International Cooperation · Community Innovation · Knowledge Exchange
Africa–Europe Community Innovation Labs
Connecting African community organisations with European partners to identify shared development challenges and co-design locally relevant solutions.
Africa–EuropeCo-DesignPeer Learning
Interested in co-developing this initiative? We welcome expressions of interest from any organisation with relevant expertise.
We believe effective development initiatives emerge from collaboration between organisations with complementary expertise, local knowledge, and a shared commitment to impact.
Whether you are a European project coordinator, an African implementation partner, an educational institution, an NGO, a research organisation, or an employer — we welcome a conversation about potential collaboration. Project scope, duration, budget, and funding arrangements will be developed jointly with suitable partners.
Co-design Projects TogetherWe work with partners to shape project concepts from the ground up, ensuring local relevance and mutual ownership.
Join International ConsortiaWe are interested in joining or contributing to international project consortia as a grounded Kenyan implementation partner.
Explore Funding OpportunitiesWe are actively exploring suitable funding routes — Erasmus+, EU external, UN, and bilateral — and welcome co-applicants.
Contribute Technical ExpertiseIf you have relevant expertise in any of our thematic areas, we welcome conversations about how it could contribute.
Use this form to introduce your organisation and describe the type of collaboration you have in mind. We will review your enquiry and respond within five working days. Your information will only be used to assess and respond to your enquiry.
We will review your enquiry and respond directly. Sharing more detail helps us respond meaningfully.
Privacy: The information you provide will only be used to assess and respond to your partnership enquiry. We do not share your details with third parties without your consent.
Submission: Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Envarheim Ventures team and acknowledged within five working days.
Enquiry Received
Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Envarheim Ventures. We will review your enquiry and aim to respond within five working days.
Funding Landscape
Funding Routes We Are Exploring
The following are funding programmes relevant to our thematic areas. These are exploratory — we are not claiming any secured funding. Suitability for a specific programme must be verified against the applicable call requirements.
UNDP / UN System GrantsUN-funded community development, youth empowerment, and governance projects
African Development Bank (AfDB)Economic empowerment, education, and social development funding for Africa
EU External Aid / NDICIEU development cooperation funding for partner countries including Kenya
Bilateral Government CooperationGIZ, FCDO, USAID, Sida, AFD, and other bilateral development programmes
International & Community FoundationsGrant-making foundations aligned with education, youth, and inclusive development
Funding route suitability depends on specific call requirements. Any application will be developed jointly with partners in line with those requirements. We do not guarantee eligibility for any programme listed above.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
We are exploring collaborative initiatives and welcome expressions of interest from any organisation aligned with our mission.
We are a young organisation with deep local roots — built on trust, shaped by the communities we serve, and driven by people who believe development should be equitable and community-owned.
Mission & Vision
What Drives Our Work
Our Mission
"To strengthen local capacities through learning programmes and community-driven solutions that promote long-term resilience and equitable access to opportunities."
Our Vision
"Inclusive, resilient communities where young people and underserved groups have real access to the resources, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive."
Our Principles
How We Approach Our Work
Community-led
Learning-centred
Inclusive
Partnership-driven
Why a Social Enterprise Model?
We combine social purpose with business discipline so our programmes can be planned, delivered, and sustained responsibly — not held back by funding cycles alone. This model lets us grow our impact without losing our community roots or our values.
Social Mission FirstEvery programme puts community benefit first — measurable, equitable, and shaped with those it serves.
Enterprise DisciplineWe generate income through services, partnerships, and grants to fund and sustain long-term work.
Local AccountabilityDecisions are made close to the ground — in Narok, with the communities who know what is needed.
Join Our Mission
Partners, collaborators, and volunteers who share our commitment to young people and equitable development are always welcome.
Research
Sustainability
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