Intercounties Progressive Society – No territory and no people left behind

About Us

At Intercounties Progressive Society, we’re a collective force for good, bringing together passionate Kenyans from all counties to drive positive change and empower our local communities. We champion the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), believing that community-based and faith-based organizations are the cornerstones of building a brighter future for all of Kenya.

Our Programs

Here is a summary of the projects undertaken by Intercounties Progressive Society (IPS)

Alumni Association Engagement

The IPS aims to engage alumni from various primary and secondary schools to join eﬀorts in transforming schools into centers of excellence, aligned with SDG 4’s focus on quality education. Alumni involvement will help in eﬀectively implementing the Competent Based Curriculum (CBC) and contributing to the overall improvement of education standards.

Skills and Talents Training

IPS identiﬁes and empowers gifted and talented children in public primary and secondary schools by providing them with the necessary skills and tools to thrive in the 21st century. Currently, IPS operates ﬁve centers in Kiambu County that oﬀer foreign language and martial arts training. With adequate resources, they plan to introduce additional programs such as coding, machine learning, pre-technical skills, leadership for Africa, music and art, sustainable fashion, sports training, ﬁnancial literacy, and digital literacy. The goal is to expand the number of training centers to 60.

Environmental Conservation

IPS engages communities, primarily through public schools, in tree planting initiatives. They strive to establish aggregated tree nurseries with speciﬁc targets: 70% fruit trees, 10% indigenous trees, 10% exotic trees, and 10% ornamental trees. This project aligns with various SDGs that touch on food security, climate action, life on land, nutrition and health, and economic empowerment.

Smart Organic Rural and Urban Farming

IPS empowers communities with techniques for appropriate food production that promotes nutritional wellness and health. They provide training on organic manure and pesticide production, permaculture, vermiculture, and other sustainable farming practices.

Value Addition

IPS conducts training programs on value addition for various food products, primarily focusing on vegetables and cereals like bananas, arrow roots, and potatoes. This training equips individuals with skills to enhance the value and marketability of these products, ultimately beneﬁting local farmers and producers.

Leadership and Mentorship

IPS empowers the youth of Africa by providing necessary motivation and leadership experiences that shape them into eﬀective, solution-oriented leaders for the future. Additionally, civic education is integrated into these programs to ensure youth are aware of their rights and can make informed decisions, such as voting wisely.

Home Industries

IPS empowers youth and women to establish and operate home-based industries across various sectors, including detergents, fashion and design, skincare and beauty, and food and beverages. Through these initiatives, IPS provides training in manufacturing and production techniques using locally available resources.

Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment

IPS oﬀers training to youth on proper resource management skills and provides design thinking tools to encourage viable economic activities. By equipping young individuals with ﬁnancial literacy knowledge and resources, IPS aims to promote economic empowerment and positively impact the community.

These projects showcase the diverse initiatives undertaken by IPS to address critical areas of education, environment, agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, and youth empowerment. Together, these eﬀorts contribute to sustainable development and social progress within the communities they serve.