Charlie Young is a passionate, dedicated youth and the power behind Charlie Young Foundation based in Kenya, focused on providing and empowering smallholder farmers and youths with Agricultural information and trainings. Charlie works with small scale farmers and young people in Kenya on adopting sustainable agriculture practices so they can feed themselves with high nutritious food from the farms, make a living and lift themselves out of poverty.
Agriculture is an essential part of Kenya’s economy, directly contributing 33% of the total gross domestic product {GDP}, with 75% of Kenyans depending on the crops they grow and animals they keep for their livelihoods and survival. Therefore, Charlie Young with his diverse expertise in Agricultural industry provide farmers with advice on growing climate-resilient crops, accessing finance, farm mechanization, and market while building resilience to climate change with aim to help them find sustainable way to increase their productivity and incomes.
MISSION
“Cultivating ideas for growth” I envision a future where agriculture surges forward, cultivating sustainable solutions, uplifting communities and nurturing our precious planet.
OUR FOCUS IS MAKING AGRICULTURE ATTRACTIVE TO THE YOUTHS AND THE WORLD AT LARGE BY CREATIVELY FINDING SOLUTIONS TO DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS
THE CHALLENGE
- Climate change
- Rural urban migration
- Growing population
- Ecosystem degradation
OUR SOLUTIONS
Agri-Consultancy Services: Helping farmers to stay abreast of developments in technology, science and agribusiness management.
Training services: Empowering both small, medium and large-scale farmers either online or on the farm.
Agri-influencer Marketing: Connecting brands with our online community with an engaged and large following.
Out Team
Meet the dedicated team that makes things possible at Charlie Young
Charles Otieno
CEO & Founder
Maurice Onyango
Director
Kevin Okumu
Operations Manager
Kevin Okumu
Operations Manager
Max Higgins
Fundraising Support
Max Higgins
Fundraising Support
Sharon Akinyi
Teacher
Sharon Akinyi
Teacher
Pauline Anyango
Medic
Pauline Anyango
Medic
Stephanie Kay
Administrator
Stephanie Kay
Administrator
Christine Kibe
Assistant Ops Manager
Christine Kibe
Assistant Ops Manager
