Program Updates

Yunus Environment Hub team visiting Mercy Munene, one of the program participants to asess the programs impact in Kenya. In a world facing environmental and economic challenges, the urgency for sustainable solutions has never been greater. This is why the CirculaRise Accelerator (formerly Build Back Better Program) by Yunus Environment Hub with the support of …

Transforming Kenya’s social businesses through circular economy Read More »

SHE Stars receiveing their certificate of excellence during the 2nd graduation ceremony held in Nairobi in May 2023. After an incredible journey, we are happy to announce the successful completion of the SHE Stars program. This program was designed to empower and support women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 economic situation …

Building resilient women-owned businesses to tackle the climate crisis Read More »

Marine litter is one of the world’s greatest environmental challenges. 80% of the world’s marine plastic waste enters the ocean via rivers and coasts. The remaining 20% comes from marine sources such as fishing nets, ropes, and fleets. Studies including high-resolution maps and consideration of factors such as climate, soil characteristics, land use and distance …

Evaluation and literature review on the marine litter funding programme Read More »

“Our vision is to be the to go-to brand for high quality, Swahili-themed sandals and school shoes. We have been working on this vision with the help of key partners such as Yunus Environment Hub through the Build Back Better program.”Rosaly Akinyi, Founder, Roak Swahili Wear. Rosaly Akinyi (2nd from the right) with her production …

Waste, a problem or resource? Read More »

Informal waste workers during an EHS training in Vietnam, 2022. Image – YEH At Yunus Environment Hub, we hold gender and social inclusion as core values. Our commitment to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus’ social business concept and principles  drives us to uplift marginalised, vulnerable, and underprivileged groups, specifically focusing on women. We …

Empowering women in the waste value chain one story at a time… Read More »

More than 1300 women-owned small businesses impacted by the effects of Covid-19 on the economy and increased climate risks have benefitted from blended finance and business development services that have increased their business resilience and competitiveness. Absa Bank Plc, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft …

SHE Stars Academy graduates 402 women in business Read More »

We are delighted to announce that we have signed a memorandum of understanding with China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), a leading non-profit public foundation and a social, legal entity dedicated to biodiversity conservation and green development. It is an independent NGO on the environment, biodiversity conservation, sustainability and CCAfa (“Community Conservation Area”). …

MOU with China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation Read More »

“I think social business is the most logical thing to do. If we had done that, we could reduce all our problems.” Professor Muhammad Yunus We have all heard the term “net zero” and the pledges and ambitions to reach this target by 2030. But what does this really mean? What role can social businesses …

Achieving net zero through social business Read More »

The GrowUp Program, organized by Yunus Environment Hub, presented the Demo Day of the 2nd cohort, which took place on July 13, 2022. About GrowUp Our GrowUp Incubator is a unique program that focuses on supporting and advancing innovative business solutions that have the potential to address current environmental and social issues in East Africa. …

GrowUp 2022 Demo Day: Sustainable Food Systems in East Africa – Highlights Read More »