Martha Mereso Sengeruan, the Executive Director of Engaruka Community Initiative Organisation (ENCO), is a champion for climate justice. Her leadership focuses on empowering marginalized voices, fostering sustainable solutions, and ensuring communities take ownership of building climate resilience. She believes that climate justice must address the root causes of inequity, advocating for inclusive solutions that bridge social and environmental concerns.

Growing up in the Maasai community of Engaruka, Tanzania, Martha experienced firsthand how environmental challenges disproportionately affect women and vulnerable groups. These experiences inspired her to establish ENCO, an organization committed to promoting sustainable practices and empowering communities. Under her guidance, ENCO has become a platform amplifying the voices of women, youth, and indigenous communities disproportionately affected by climate change. By integrating climate justice principles into all its initiatives—ranging from education to agriculture—ENCO ensures that both environmental and social vulnerabilities are addressed holistically.

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