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Trees for the planet, technology for people
A young woman holding a tree seedling in a community tree nursery in Nairobi

2019

Registered in Kawangware, Nairobi

A Greener, Digitally Empowered Future for Kenya

Miyetu Tree Foundation is a grassroots organisation in the heart of Kawangware, Nairobi. We combine environmental conservation, through tree planting, ecosystem restoration and climate education, with ICT skills development, equipping youth and communities with knowledge in networking, programming, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

By bridging environmental sustainability and digital innovation, we help communities build lasting solutions for a resilient future.

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Our Mission

To promote environmental sustainability through tree planting, climate change education and advocacy for the conservation of the environment.

Our Vision

A green, sustainable environment and a better home for all living things.

11,032

Trees Planted

621

People Educated

10,000

Seedlings Grown Yearly

5,000

Trees Planned for Nairobi River

Our Programs

What We Do for People and Planet

Environmental Restoration

Environmental Restoration

We plant trees and rehabilitate degraded landscapes, restore grasslands and raise community awareness so that restored land stays protected.

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Schools Greening Program

Schools Greening Program

We rescue and rehabilitate trees marked for disposal and give them to schools to plant, turning compounds green and pupils into stewards.

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Climate Education

Climate Education

Practical training that helps communities understand climate change and adapt to it, from resilient farming to local leadership.

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ICT Training and Innovation

ICT Training and Innovation

Industry-relevant digital skills for youth and communities, linked to innovation for conservation and sustainable development.

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Advocacy and Climate Justice

Advocacy and Climate Justice

We influence policy and mobilise communities to protect natural resources and secure fair, responsible environmental governance.

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Sustainable Livelihoods

Sustainable Livelihoods

We help households and young people earn from green work such as seedling production, tree nurseries and agroforestry.

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Our Team

The Young Leaders Behind Miyetu

Benson Kimingiri, Chairperson of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Benson Kimingiri

Chairperson

Maureen Orembe, Assistant Chairperson of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Maureen Orembe

Assistant Chairperson

Rebecca Adhiambo, Secretary of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Rebecca Adhiambo

Secretary

Harriet Oyiko, Treasurer of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Harriet Oyiko

Treasurer

Durel Odhiambo, ICT Officer of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Durel Odhiambo

ICT Officer

Rachael Adhiambo, Assistant Secretary of Miyetu Tree Foundation

Rachael Adhiambo

Assistant Secretary

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Joining is free. Tell us how you would like to help and we will train you.