Liz Ndindi

Impact Consultant & Africa Regional Coordinator

Liz Ndindi is the founder of Climbing Life Kenya, a local Kenyan female-led non-profit which connects Kenyans with rock climbing with a strategic focus on investing in the growth of rock climbing for the next generation of climbers in Kenya. Liz has a professional background in construction cost and contract management spanning about two decades. She also has a project management background with an interest in culture, people, and strategy. Liz believes in the potential of rock climbing as a tool for positive impact in communities. She also believes that local-led solutions are crucial for the sustainability of the systemic changes needed to tackle challenges encountered by climbing communities.

As a stakeholder in past projects undertaken by The Global Climbing Initiative in Kenya, Liz has first-hand experience on how collective action can lead to greater impact. Her work at The Global Climbing Initiative leverages on her project management and community building expertise. In her roles, Liz shares her expertise with climbing leaders and supports them in developing strategic home-grown solutions that address areas of need critical to the growth of their communities. As part of her efforts, Liz has authored a chapter on Building an Inclusive Climbing Community in The Global Climbing Initiative’s Best Practice Project. Liz’s goal is to contribute to the global development of sport and rock climbing, and their impact in society.