ICAN is a youth- and women-led Indigenous organization in Samburu, Kenya, advancing climate action, gender justice, peace, and cultural resilience. We transforming the community through Grassroots Change, Lasting Impact ICAN is a youth- and women-led Indigenous organization in Samburu, Kenya, advancing climate action, gender justice, peace, and cultural resilience. We transforming the community through Building Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Futures ICAN is a youth- and women-led Indigenous organization in Samburu, Kenya, advancing climate action, gender justice, peace, and cultural resilience. We transforming the community through Amplifying Voices, Transforming Futures

Our mission: To amplify Indigenous voices by empowering youth, women, and men to lead transformative change in climate adaptation, gender justice, peace building, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Our vision: A just, inclusive, climate-resilient future where Indigenous communities thrive in peace, dignity, and equity.

Our work

We work with partners around the world to tackle big challenges and improve people’s lives.

Our story

For years, ICAN organisation has been committed to tackling the greatest inequities in our Kenya.

Our Organization Facts & Figures

A snapshot of our impact in key numbers since formation.
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Dignity kits to be distributed to girls (2025–2026)
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Indigenous youth trained in storytelling, community radio, and modeling
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Youth & women to be empowered in the expanded Roots & Routes Project
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Schools to receive mental health and self-esteem campaigns
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Counselors and male champions to be trained in GBV prevention.

Our Story

Rooted in cultural storytelling, youth-led advocacy, and Indigenous knowledge systems, ICAN serves as a bridge between local realities and national and global policy reforms—enabling meaningful, community-driven transformation across Samburu and other marginalized regions.

ICAN is a youth- and women-led Indigenous organization based in Samburu County, Kenya. We advance grassroots initiatives in climate mobility, gender justice, peacebuilding, and cultural resilience among Indigenous communities.

Our Thematic Areas

We create pathways for inclusive growth, resilience, and dignity within Indigenous communities.

Climate, Culture & Environment

Youth Leadership & Peacebuilding

Women’s Empowerment & SRHR

Enterprise and Innovation

Governance, Equity & Economic Access

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