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Patience Makheti

@patiencemakheti

I bring structure to complexity by creating practical systems that keep people, projects, and operations running smoothly!

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support NGOs and mission-driven organisations and teams—turning ideas into action through coordination, primary/secondary research, and strategic planning—while helping deliver climate and social impact through streamlined operations, strong partnerships, and clear execution.

I support NGOs, individuals, and mission-driven organisations to turn ideas into action through effective coordination, strategic planning, and streamlined operations. With nearly four years of experience, I bring structure to complex projects, foster meaningful collaborations, and help teams deliver impact programs with clarity and follow-through.

I currently lead youth-focused climate well-being programs, coordinating partnerships and community engagement to create inclusive learning spaces while championing resilience, emotional well-being, and collective action on climate issues. I also serve as a Finance Lead and Board Member at Youth Pawa, spearheading strategic planning, managing budgeting and resource allocation, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis, alongside years of campaign, research, webinar, and community education work through Greenpeace Africa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Force of Nature Hub Lead

Current

Force of Nature Hub

Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)

Led and facilitated youth-focused climate well-being programs, encouraging open discussions on climate anxiety, burnout, and mental health. Coordinated partnerships and community engagement to create inclusive learning spaces and promote youth resilience and collective action.

Program Facilitation Youth Focused Climate Programs Climate Anxiety Support Partnership Coordination Community Engagement Peer Support Collective Action Planning

Current

Youth Pawa Board Member

Current

Youth Pawa

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Serves as Finance Lead and Board Member, supporting strategic planning and execution of events. Manages budgeting, resource allocation, and financial reporting and analysis.

Strategic Planning Event Execution Budgeting Resource Allocation Financial Reporting Financial Analysis

Current

Volunteer

Current

Greenpeace Africa

Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Contributed to online and offline environmental campaigns, research projects, and environmentally focused webinars. Supported project planning and classroom sessions, and participated in Non-Violent Direct Action activism.

Campaigns Offline Campaigns Environmental Research Webinar Planning Project Planning Direct Action

Program Assistant

APRl - Africa Policy Research Institute

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)

Supported the Climate Change Program with administrative tasks, secondary research, data analysis, and data refinement. Designed documents using Canva.

Administrative Support Data Analysis Canva Climate Change Program Support

Remote Extern

Greenpeace USA

Mar 2023 - May 2023 (2 months)

Participated in a messaging and activation campaign externship focused on the climate crisis. Conducted primary and secondary research with Gen Z and delivered findings and recommendations based on outreach evaluation.

Outreach Evaluation Primary Research Gen Z Research

Nairobi County Government Intern

Nairobi County Government

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)

Worked as an intern supporting municipal operations, including note-taking during staff meetings and issuing notices to defaulters. Drafted waste management proposals and supported waste management seminars and waste collection oversight.

Waste Management Proposal Drafting Waste Management Seminar Support Waste Collection Oversight