Eden's Impact Initiative

Growing Skills.
Creating Green Jobs.
Transforming Landscapes.

Behind every thriving green space is a person with the skills to nurture it. We believe investing in people is essential to building greener, more inclusive communities.

Through our green workforce initiatives, Eden is working to advance practical skills, livelihood opportunities and sustainable green infrastructure in Kenya.

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Green spaces and landscaping work supporting Eden's green workforce vision
Greener spaces. Stronger livelihoods. Our vision for a greener Kenya
Landscaping and green environment supporting sustainable communities
Building the skills and capacity behind healthy green spaces.
Why our impact matters

A Greener Future Needs More Than Green Spaces

It needs skilled people, decent work opportunities and enterprises that can turn environmental needs into sustainable livelihoods.

Across Kenya, the care and development of green spaces creates a need for practical skills in horticulture, landscaping, garden maintenance and related services. Yet the pathway from learning these skills to finding work or building a viable enterprise is not always straightforward.

Eden sees an opportunity to bring practical industry experience closer to workforce development, helping strengthen the people and capabilities that a growing green economy depends on.

  • Promoting practical, market-relevant green skills
  • Supporting pathways towards employment and enterprise
  • Contributing to better-managed urban green infrastructure
Our flagship initiative
Skills · Work · Green Infrastructure

Green Workforce Acceleration Program (GWAP)

Powering Urban Green Infrastructure Through Skilled Labor.

GWAP is an Eden initiative focused on advancing skills development and opportunities within Kenya's green economy. It aims to strengthen the connection between practical training, the needs of employers and the development of green enterprises.

Our long-term ambition is to help grow a capable network of green professionals who can contribute to quality landscaping, urban greening and sustainable green infrastructure.

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Green landscapes representing the vision behind the Green Workforce Acceleration Program
Our areas of focus

Turning Green Potential Into Opportunity

We want to help strengthen the people, skills and partnerships that enable green spaces and green enterprises to thrive.

01 / SKILLS

Practical Skills Development

Promoting hands-on skills and knowledge relevant to horticulture, landscaping, garden maintenance and the management of green spaces.

02 / LIVELIHOODS

Employment & Green Enterprise

Encouraging pathways into work, self-employment and enterprise opportunities for people seeking to participate in the green economy.

03 / ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Green Infrastructure

Supporting the skills and professional capacity needed to establish, maintain and improve healthy urban and community green spaces.

04 / COLLABORATION

Partnerships for Impact

Building relationships with employers, training institutions, public agencies and development partners to explore shared solutions.

Collective action

Progress Happens When We Work Together

Developing a stronger green workforce requires collaboration. We welcome conversations with organisations, employers, training providers, institutions and other stakeholders interested in green skills, livelihoods and sustainable landscapes.

Be part of the journey

Let's Grow a Greener Future Together

Whether you represent an organisation, employ green-skilled workers, provide training or share our vision for sustainable communities, there is room to start a conversation.

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