Empowering Girls, Fighting Climate Change: Gladys Jerop’s Vision for a Better Future

“In a world grappling with gender inequality and climate change, investing in girls is investing in the future,” says Gladys Jerop, founder of the Sisters of Jerop Initiative.

Her community-based organization in Baringo Central is transforming lives by re-enrolling girls in school, mentoring teen mothers, and equipping women with sustainable income-generating skills like tree seedling nurseries and kitchen gardens. “When women are empowered economically, they invest in sustainable practices that benefit the community,” she explains.

Highlighting the powerful intersection of gender equality and climate action. With every girl returning to school and every tree planted, Jerop’s mission to create a ripple effect of lasting change inspires hope for communities worldwide.