Where every voice is valued and every community has the strength to shape its own future
Community Leaders Trained
Communities Transformed
Community-Led Projects
Policy Changes Influenced
Interconnected foundations that guide our work and create comprehensive, sustainable change in communities
Strengthening democratic institutions and promoting transparent, accountable governance that serves all community members through ethical leadership and inclusive decision-making processes.
Empowering the next generation of leaders through mentorship programs, skill-building workshops, and creating platforms where young voices can drive meaningful change in their communities.
Building spaces where marginalized voices are heard, respected, and integrated into decision-making processes that affect their lives, ensuring no one is left behind.
Promoting sustainable practices that build resilience against climate change while protecting communities most at risk through nature-based solutions and conservation efforts.
Honoring ancestral knowledge and traditional practices while bridging them with modern governance frameworks to create culturally grounded, sustainable solutions.
Like the Tilia tree that provides shelter and healing across cultures, we believe in nurturing communities from the ground up. Our approach draws from the Kalenjin concept of Tiliet—kinship and collective growth—while embracing innovative solutions that honor local knowledge and create lasting change.
Founded by young Kenyans who recognized both the strength of ancestral wisdom and the need for inclusive modern governance, Tilia bridges worlds to create spaces where every voice can help grow futures.
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