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About TEK

Who We Are

A Socio-economic and Environmental Association

TEAMEnvironment KENYA is a Socio-economic and Environmental Association which constitutes of registered membership, volunteers and representatives from corporate organizations, social enterprises, youth and women groups and organizations (public and private), SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, NGO’s, CBO’s, Foundations and community members and other institutions who are focused on Greening and Environmental Conservation as a means to reversing the effects of global warming and CLIMATE CHANGE.

The Organization is committed on addressing itself on SDG No. 13 by (Climate Action), ensuring habitable environment SDG No. 15 (Life on Land) and SDG No. 2 (Zero Hunger) by promoting sustainable environmental practices so as to ensure Food Security.

Our Vision

To be the most resourceful national network of cross-sector and multi-stakeholder actors committed to creating a green legacy in the conservation and protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services enhancement.

Our Mission

To foster climate change adaptation and mitigation by catalyzing community-level interventions that enhances well-being, livelihood security, environmental conservation and sustainable asset-based community development.

Our Philosophy

“Leaving a Heritage for Future Generations of a Cleaner, Greener (Food & Water) Secure Environment of FLORA, FAUNA & AQUATIC LIFE.”

Guiding Principles

Our Core Values

Integrity

All engagements are based on honesty, transparency and accountability.

Inclusivity

An all-hands-on-deck model of participatory involvement of primary and secondary stakeholders in sustainable development.

Environmental Responsibility

Individual and shared responsibility to reduce the environmental carbon footprint through established ecological goals.

Commitment to Legacy

To inspire community level adoption of green lifestyles and integrating environmental best practices into sustainable activities.

Livelihood Support

Commitment to enhancing the safety, health and well-being of the members by implementing solution-oriented activities.

Strategic Goals

TEK’s Main Objectives

  • Promote a network of the local youth and community workforce into CBOs and groups that engage in sustainable development.

  • Establish sustainable value-chains and green job opportunities from climate-smart food and agricultural/commercial/industrial products.

  • Sustain cooperation between members and constituent groups while ensuring their autonomy and representation of their collective interests.

  • Establish a resource centre through which youth and communities gain access to information for analysis, evaluation and dissemination.

  • Coordinate small-holder households, individual micro-entrepreneurs, youth groups, and formal organizations committed to sustainability.

  • Promote sustained collaboration with relevant stakeholders and discourage unsustainable exploitation of community resources.

  • Foster accountability among local, regional and national leadership structures by highlighting pertinent, viable, and sustainable issues.

  • Help create a new one billion shillings micro-economy among community micro-entrepreneurs.

  • Establishing a national coalition of greening and social enterprise associations operating country-wide and linking internationally.

32+

Completed Projects

1,520+

Partners & Colleagues

121+

Registered Members

47

Counties Reached

Our History

The Reforestation Journey

From humble roots in 2021 to a nationwide green network, see how our Green Army is transforming landscapes year by year.

2021

Founding & Humble Roots

Teamenvironment.KE.Africa is founded with a handful of visionary conservationists and establishes its first community seed propagation nurseries in Nairobi.

2022

KFS Strategic Partnership

TEK signs a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), adopting key degraded acreage within the Ngong Hills ecosystem for active rehabilitation.

2023

50,000 Seedlings Milestone

The Green Army mobilizes local communities, successfully propagating and planting over 50,000 indigenous trees while establishing two community agroforestry hubs.

2024

Greening Digital Platform

Launch of our modern, offline-ready progressive web app (PWA) allowing volunteers, members, and supporters to easily track and book reforestation outings.

2025

150,000+ Trees & Automation

Crossing the 150,000 trees mark. Integrated automated payment gateways (M-Pesa, PayPal, PesaPal) providing immediate Certificates of Impact and receipts to digital supporters globally.

2026

Live Stewardship Hub

Unveiling the dynamic Stewardship Wall of Fame, progress milestones, and custom footprint certificate previews to maximize transparency and community engagement.

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