Purity is a feminist activist and a human rights defenders from Kibera a graduate of Chuka University with a degree in community development, is the project coordinator for women’s climate action and livelihoods development at Feminist for Peace Rights and Justice Centre . Dedicated to integrating climate-related issues into community work, she ensures that women in informal settlements in Kibra sub county are protected from the negative impacts of climate change. Purity focuses on educating women about proactive solutions and localized climate actions to enhance community resilience.

Purity has been training women in Kibra about local climate actions that women can undertake include establishing community gardens for food security, installing rainwater harvesting systems, implementing recycling and waste management programs, promoting clean energy projects like solar panels and clean cooking stoves, and organizing tree planting drives. These actions not only mitigate climate change impacts but also improve livelihoods and sustainability.

Climate change poses significant challenges, such as food and water insecurity and health risks which disproportionately affect women in informal settlements. By integrating climate action with livelihoods development women can lead efforts in sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and clean energy advocacy, fostering a resilient and equitable future for their communities.
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