• A special Thank You to every partner in our community
• See how a RISE team in Kenya is leading widespread sustainable change
• Explore the next chapter of our journey and what the future holds
• Find out how you can support student eco-projects beyond Earth Month

A Heartfelt Thank You to All of Our Partners

Greening Nairobi Through Education and Collective Action

RISE Climate Solutions Campaign Facilitator, Andrew, and his team at Malezi Community Centre Primary School are making incredible strides in addressing waste management and environmental education in Nairobi, Kenya. Their project, which focuses on educating the community about waste management and planting trees, has already reached over 2,100 students and more than 1,700 community members. The campaign spreads awareness through various outreach methods, including school assemblies, presentations, and door-to-door campaigns.

The project has a clear and compelling message: Nairobi is facing a growing waste management crisis, and as a school community, they can lead by example. Andrew and his team encourage recycling, waste reduction, and upcycling, empowering students and community members to take action.

Andrew’s team also emphasizes environmental actions that make a tangible impact. To date, they have collected over 26,000 pounds of waste and diverted an impressive 66,000 pounds from ending up in landfills. Through tree planting initiatives, they are directly contributing to a greener Nairobi, and their efforts are already making a noticeable difference in the local environment. Through continued outreach, Andrew’s team is not just raising awareness but also inspiring real change, one school at a time.

Growing Even Stronger Into the Future

2022 - Three new programs—LAUNCH Eco-Toolkits, UPLIFT District Partnerships, and UNITE Global Sister School Partnerships—took off this year, expanding our reach and impact. We also prepared for the launch of our SOAR Eco-Innovation Academy, a mentorship-based program helping students explore eco-innovative careers. Our Environmental Justice Initiative was born, ensuring our programs support students in low-income and disproportionately affected communities. Every program now includes learning modules on environmental justice. Over 37,000 students were reached through our student-led environmental campaigns!

2023 - This year, our five free programs continued to uplift students worldwide, empowering 1,761 Eco-Leaders to make meaningful change. Our project-based learning experiences supported students of all ages in becoming environmental changemakers. Through Eco-Grants and educator stipends, we helped turn passion into action. Students reached over 44,000 peers and diverted nearly 600,000 pounds of CO₂! From media outreach to measurable community impact, the results speak for themselves.

2024 - Grades of Green leveled up in 2024 with more students, greater impact, and record-breaking results. Over 2,600 Eco-Leaders reached 80,000+ students globally while saving over 14 million gallons of water and planting 21,546 trees. Our five free programs remained at the heart of it all—empowering students, educating communities, and expanding environmental justice. Educators were celebrated, students were awarded Eco-Grants, and our programs continued to scale equitably and sustainably. With over 886,000 lbs of CO₂ diverted, this was our most impactful year yet.

2025 and the Future - The future is bright, and we’re just getting started. What will the next generation of Eco-Leaders accomplish? How far can we go in creating a greener, more just world? Our most exciting chapter is still to come. 

How to Support Student Projects Beyond Earth Month