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Tamara Kahuthia - Founder of Be Well And Green Network
Founder's Story

People cannot build resilient communities if their well-being is overlooked.

At just 13 years old, I began my journey as a climate activist after witnessing the growing impact of climate change on my community—from failed harvests and water shortages to the uncertainty it created for families and young people. Driven by a desire to create change, I joined climate movements and dedicated myself to advocating for a more sustainable future.
Yet behind my activism, I was facing my own struggles with mental health. As I navigated depression and the emotional weight of confronting environmental and social injustices, I came to understand a powerful truth: people cannot build resilient communities if their well-being is overlooked.
My journey of healing revealed the deep connection between mental health, environmental sustainability, and social development. This realisation inspired me to found Be Well And Green Network (BWGN), a youth-led organisation that creates safe spaces for young people to heal, lead, and take action.
Through our work in environmental sustainability, mental health, gender equality, substance abuse prevention, and sustainable agriculture, we empower communities to address interconnected challenges with holistic, locally driven solutions. Today, we are building a movement that nurtures resilient individuals, strengthens communities, and creates a future where both people and the planet can thrive.

Tamara Kahuthia

Founder, Be Well And Green Network

Meet Our Team

The people behind the movement

Our leadership team combines passionate youth activism with professional expertise to drive systemic, community-led change.

Tamara Kahuthia

Tamara Kahuthia

Founder & Executive Director

Grassroots activist leading the convergence of youth wellness and climate action in East Africa. Former global climate advisor.

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Lucy Kagendo Mbae

Lucy Kagendo Mbae

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Experienced developmental administrator managing organizational growth, strategic partnerships, and operational scaling.

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Jennifer Oduor

Jennifer Oduor

Community Outreach Lead at BWGN

Leveraging her background in diplomacy and community engagement to promote mental well-being, environmental sustainability, and meaningful youth participation.

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Angela Jerusha

Angela Jerusha

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

Digital storyteller directing unified communication strategies across our core pillars. Specializes in driving digital advocacy campaigns that connect environmental sustainability and mental health, while amplifying vital community narratives in agriculture, addiction recovery and gender action.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Be Well And Green Network (BWGN) is a youth-led non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, working at the intersection of environmental sustainability, mental health, gender equality, substance abuse prevention, and sustainable agriculture. We empower individuals and communities through education, advocacy, leadership development, and community-driven action.

BWGN was founded to create a safe and inclusive space where young people can heal, lead, and take meaningful action in their communities. The organisation was established in response to the growing need for youth leadership, mental health support, climate action, and holistic approaches to community wellbeing.

Our work is guided by five core pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Sustainable Agriculture. These pillars are interconnected and help us address community challenges through an integrated approach.

BWGN is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and works with communities across Kenya. Through partnerships and collaborative initiatives, we also engage with networks and stakeholders across Africa.

Healing Minds, Healing Earth is BWGN's flagship campaign that connects mental well-being with environmental sustainability. The campaign raises awareness about the relationship between healthy communities and a healthy planet while promoting climate action, resilience, and mental wellness.

Young people can participate through volunteering, leadership and mentorship initiatives, community outreach activities, advocacy campaigns, training workshops and events, and environmental and mental health projects. Opportunities are regularly shared through our website and social media platforms.

You can support BWGN by making a donation, becoming a volunteer, partnering with us, serving as a mentor or patron, sponsoring programs or events, or sharing our work within your networks. Every contribution helps us expand our impact and reach more communities.

Donations directly support our programs and activities, including: mental health awareness and psychosocial support initiatives, environmental conservation and climate action projects, youth leadership development, community outreach programs, sustainable agriculture initiatives, gender equality and empowerment programs, and substance abuse awareness and prevention activities.

Yes. We actively collaborate with NGOs, community-based organisations, educational institutions, government agencies, development partners, private sector organisations, and youth groups that share our vision for sustainable and healthy communities. For partnership inquiries, contact info@bewellandgreennetwork.org.

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of resources. We document our activities, monitor program outcomes, publish reports, and maintain governance structures that support ethical and effective organisational management.

You can stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter, following our social media platforms, visiting our website regularly, reading our blogs and reports, and watching our Conversation of Change interviews and podcasts.

You can reach us through email at info@bewellandgreennetwork.org. You can also connect with us through our social media channels or by submitting an inquiry through our website's contact form.

BWGN takes an integrated approach to community development by linking environmental sustainability, mental health, gender equality, substance abuse prevention, and agriculture. We recognise that these issues are interconnected and believe that lasting change happens when communities are empowered to address them together. Through youth leadership, community engagement, and holistic programming, we work to build healthier people, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.