Our story
Discover how our founder, Jack Mazingira, ignited a movement of young changemakers committed to protecting our planet and empowering our community.
Towards green Environment CBO is a youth led non-profit organization operating in Kibra constituency to the larger region of Nairobi County and works to promote environmental conservation through training, empowerment and awareness creation.The CBO was founded in the year 2019 by Jack Mazingira, who mobilized a group of youths to form a group that will transform the society through environmental protection.Jack Mazingira is a climate advocate and educator, leading trainings, educational campaigns, and action days in the Nairobi area in Kenya bringing awareness about the need for reforestation, ecological repair, and the impacts of pollution on local ecologies- helping residents understand the long term benefits of restoration & regeneration for the viability of our lands and waters to continually provide for our community. Jack believes that the fight against climate change is a collective endeavor. “It doesn’t matter what you are doing and how you do it, start small and grow as you go. Anything you do does make a difference in people’s lives. The impact is created by small acts done every day,”, says Jack Mazingira.
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Our Mission
To create a transformative society working towards sustainability in conservation efforts, innovation, empowerment and building capacities through harnessing the youth’s capability, goodwill and trans-boundary networks.
Our Vision
To lead an exemplary conservational and societal transformative model for the common good of the present and future generations with ecosystem rights anchored at the core of fundamentals of life
Focus Themes
At Towards Green Environment, we engage individuals and communities to join in conserving our environment. Our programs encourage action to protect our planet’s resources, fostering a sustainable future for everyone.
Climate Change Training
Training and advocating for action against climate change.
Environmental Conservation
Promoting environmental conservation and establishing green spaces through tree growing initiatives.
Empowerment Programs
Empowerment programs through training on sustainable waste management initiatives.
Innovations and Competitions
Organizing innovation fairs and competitions around environmental conservations and climate change
Environmental Awareness
Promotion and awareness creation on environmental policy frameworks in the community.
Empower Change: Plant Trees, Transform Lives
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Meet Our Team
Executive Team
Towards green environment team comprises of the executive team and over 20 registered volunteers who together are working towards realizing environmental sustainability.
Jack Mazingira
Founder and Executive Director
Janet Ochar
Head of campaigns & communication
Brian Omenyi
Co-ordinator and program manager.