About Us

Our vision:

Healthy, safe and prosperous communities in the Mount Elgon sub-region.

Our mission:

To enable individuals and communities to see the benefits of growing trees -

Our objectives:

To plant 25 million trees in the Mount Elgon sub-region.
To manage tree stocks effectively and efficiently through the nursery bed operators network.
To monitor and track accurately the distribution of trees planted.
To undertake other climate and poverty alleviation initiatives as resources become available.
To mitigate the effects of climate change.
To provide sustainable supplies of fuel.
To provide shelter and food.
To alleviate poverty for today and for future generations.

We are dedicated to -

Climate change adaptation and mitigation through the planting of trees

Helping communities manage the adverse effects of population growth, deforestation, farming practices, and the alleviation of poverty
Providing tree seedlings to smallholder farmers to grow for food, shade, building, fuel, fodder, nectar for bees and economic benefit
Promoting and encouraging community development and diversity with many women at the forefront of tree planting and beekeeping activities.
Managing 56 nurseries and employing over 100 local people through our network of four partners. See locations click here
Mapping of trees planted.
Investing in beekeeping and other initiatives, which also ensures food security for trees.
Actively encouraging and supporting the installation of fuel efficient, clean energy stoves (Lorena & ACE stoves).