Building Sustainable Livelihoods
and Greener Communities
Back to Basics (BTB) empowers communities, with a focus on women and youth, to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for economic empowerment through circular economy solutions, enterprise development, environmental education, and community-led action
Our Three Interconnected Pillars:
Livelihoods and Enterprise Development
We support women and youth to strengthen their livelihoods through skills development, enterprise support, and economic empowerment opportunities.
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Circular Economy Solutions
We lead climate action by transforming waste into opportunity through recycling, waste management, and building community resilience.
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Environmental Action & Greener Communities
We foster environmental stewardship through greening initiatives, education, and community-led conservation efforts.
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Empowering Communities
Transforming Lives
Back to Basics (BTB) is a Kenyan NGO dedicated to improving lives through inspiring positive change. We work with communities, with a focus on women and youth, to strengthen livelihoods, promote environmental stewardship, and build pathways toward sustainable economic empowerment. By combining enterprise development, circular economy solutions, and environmental action, we help communities create lasting change for people and the environment.
Our Mission
Improving Lives Through Inspiring Positive Change
Our Vision
Elevating The Capacities Of Communities To Alleviate Poverty To Achieve Sustainable Economic Empowerment
"Effecting Positive Change Through Basics"
Why Our Work Matters
Many communities face interconnected economic and environmental challenges that limit opportunities for growth and wellbeing.
Women and youth often face barriers to sustainable livelihoods, while communities continue to experience challenges related to waste management, environmental degradation, and limited economic opportunities.
BTB works to address these challenges through practical, community-led solutions that create both social and environmental impact.
How We Create Lasting Change
We combine community engagement, practical skills development, enterprise support, environmental education, and strategic partnerships to create sustainable and measurable impact.
Our Impact
Creating Positive Change
Through Our Programs, Communities are Building Stronger Livelihoods, Healthier Environments and Greater Resilience
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Stories of Change
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Together we can create sustainable livelihoods, strengthen communities, and build a greener future