CENTRE FOR MAU FOREST CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

— · EIN · www.indigenousfriendsofmauforest.org

profile · synthesized from sources

Indigenous Friends of the Mau Forest (IFOTMF) is a youth-led NGO in Kenya focused on conserving and restoring the Mau Forest Complex, a critical water catchment area. The organization works to empower Indigenous communities through environmental conservation, green energy initiatives, education programs, and humanitarian support. It also engages in advocacy around climate justice, Indigenous rights, and human rights issues.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Green Energy Program

Provides clean energy alternatives like biogas, solar panels, and gas cookers to reduce reliance on firewood

Green Schools Campaign

Environmental education program in schools promoting conservation and climate-smart agricultural techniques

Humanitarian Support Program

Provides agricultural inputs, school fee support, milk coolants, and small business funds to Indigenous communities

Tree Planting Initiative

Community-led tree planting events to restore forest cover and combat climate change in the Mau Forest region

activities · 5 groups

what they do

School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Advocacy for school infrastructure
  
  Advocates for support to build dormitories for students, as demonstrated by joining the Ngoswani Primary School administration in their appeal.
Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
- Community-based tree planting and environmental education
  
  Organizes tree-planting initiatives in communities and schools, such as at Zion Mission Centre in Pulung’a and Ngoswani Primary School, and educates indigenous communities on Mau Forest conservation through educational programs, green schools' campaigns, and climate-smart agricultural techniques.
Alcohol-Based Clean Cooking Solutions 1 activity
- Provision of clean energy alternatives
  
  Provides alternative sources of clean energy, including biogas, solar panels, and gas cookers, to communities near the Mau Forest to reduce their reliance on firewood.
Anti-FGM and Girls' Education Advocacy 1 activity
- Youth mentorship and awareness programs
  
  Engages pupils in mentorship sessions to discuss the importance of education and raise awareness about the dangers of early pregnancies, female genital mutilation, and drug abuse.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Indigenous community economic empowerment
  
  Economically empowers indigenous communities by providing agricultural inputs (fertilizer, high-quality seeds, animal breeds), small farming and business funds, milk coolants, school fees for needy students, and creating youth employment opportunities.

relationships · 6

who they work with

2bongenaToshProduction Partner — Partnered for a mission involving tree planting and mentorship at Ngoswani Primary School.
NGAO (National Government Administrative Officers) Partner — Representatives participated in a joint tree-planting event, indicating inter-organizational collaboration.
NGOs Coordination Board of Kenya Government — Registered with the NGOs Coordination Board of Kenya
Narok Albinism Association Partner — Collaborated with the organization in a tree-planting initiative on World Environment Day.
Narok Albinism Association (NAA) Partner — Partnered for a mission involving tree planting and mentorship at Ngoswani Primary School.
Ngoswani Primary School Partner — Collaborated on a tree planting exercise and mentorship session, and joined in an appeal for dormitory construction.