Restoring Nature. Empowering Communities.
Around the world, landscapes and
ecosystems are rapidly deteriorating. Rural households, which rely heavily on
land for survival, are caught in a vicious cycle of hunger, poverty, and
vulnerability. At Save Nature from Extinction, we believe that environmental
restoration and community empowerment must go hand in hand.
As a registered Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) in Kenya, we work directly with rural communities especially
women and farmers to drive sustainable solutions that protect our environment,
restore degraded ecosystems, and improve livelihoods. Our mission is grounded
in a triple-bottom-line approach: Planet. People. Profit.
We promote nature-based solutions that mitigate climate change, foster biodiversity, and build resilient communities ensuring that both people and nature thrive, now and for generations to come.
Save Nature from Extinction is a grassroots conservation NGO dedicated to enhancing rural livelihoods through sustainable environmental practices. Founded in Embu, Eastern Kenya, our organization integrates nature conservation with social enterprise, uplifting rural communities especially women while healing the land they depend on.
We are passionate about:
- Landscape restoration (agroforestry and school greening)
- Sustainable agriculture and food security
- Gender equity and women's empowerment
- Environmental education and advocacy.
We believe in the power of
collective action to drive meaningful change. Our mission is to restore nature,
build resilient communities, and create a healthier planet for future
generations.
To inspire and empower people to plant trees, nurture the environment, and champion a culture of conservation creating a greener, more sustainable world for all.
OUR CORE PROGRAM AREAS
CONSERVATION
& RESTORATION
We are committed to preserving
biodiversity and reviving degraded landscapes. Our initiatives focus on
restoring forests, rivers, and farmlands while empowering local communities to
lead these efforts.
Through agroforestry, we
support rural farmers to implement land-use systems that combine trees with
crops and livestock—producing food, timber, fuel, and fodder while protecting
the land. These systems improve soil health, increase crop yields, sequester
carbon, and promote ecological balance.
By enabling community-driven
restoration, we ensure that conservation is sustainable, inclusive, and deeply
rooted in local knowledge.
COMMUNITY
RESILIENCE
We strengthen grassroots communities
by integrating climate-smart practices into their daily lives and livelihoods.
Our programs in agroforestry, seedling production, and fruit orchards enhance
food security, boost incomes, and promote environmental stewardship.
By supporting social enterprises and
sustainable farming, we create pathways for long-term resilience and economic
empowerment in rural Kenya.
AGROFORESTRY:
NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR RURAL PROSPERITY
We provide training and tools to
help farmers adopt agroforestry combining trees with agriculture to
rehabilitate the land and increase productivity. Farmers are guided on
selecting the right tree species to enrich their farms, protect biodiversity,
and generate income.
Agroforestry helps communities:
- Improve soil fertility and water retention
- Increase food and forage availability
- Develop sustainable sources of firewood and timber
- Create alternative income stream.
ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION & AWARENESS
True conservation begins with
understanding. Many people degrade the environment not out of malice, but due
to lack of awareness or limited alternatives.
We conduct:
- Public seminars & school workshops
- Community sensitization forums
- Awareness campaigns through media and printed materials
Our goal is to foster
environmentally responsible citizens who value nature and are equipped with the
knowledge, skills, and values to protect it.
ECO-GREEN
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Our Eco-Green Program cultivates the next generation of environmental stewards. We engage schoolchildren through hands-on tree planting, environmental education, and kitchen garden initiatives.
By instilling conservation values
early, we nurture a generation that understands the importance of biodiversity
and is equipped to lead a sustainable future.
WOMEN’S
EMPOWERMENT & GENDER EQUALITY
Women are at the heart of
conservation and rural development. Yet they face systemic barriers to land
ownership, resources, and decision-making. Save Nature from Extinction
works to change that.
We:
- Promote women's leadership in conservation
- Support women-led income-generating projects
- Build skills in entrepreneurship, resource management,
and climate-smart agriculture
- Ensure gender equity and inclusion across all our
programs
We believe that when women thrive, families and communities thrive. Their participation in restoration and sustainability efforts is critical to our collective future.
WHY
GENDER MATTERS IN CONSERVATION
In Africa, women own just 1% of
agricultural land and face limited access to farming inputs, financial
services, and markets. Yet they are primary users of biodiversity—collecting
food, fuel, seeds, and medicinal plants vital to household survival.
Bridging this gender gap unlocks
powerful opportunities for conservation and community growth. We advocate for:
- Equal access to resources and land rights
- Inclusion of women in biodiversity-related
decision-making
- Leveraging women’s unique knowledge to drive
ecosystem-based solutions
Empowering women isn’t just the
right thing to do—it’s essential for the success of conservation.