Kiangure Springs Environment Initiative is a grassroot development organization working to enhance community and ecological resilience.
The organization started as a training and capacity-building community-based project. It promoted awareness of environmental conservation and improved the livelihoods of rural and urban communities.
Kiangure Springs Environment Initiative (KSEI) is now a registered Community Based Organization under the laws of Kenya. The organization works towards enhancing communities’ resilience to climate change impacts in the Aberdare and Mt. Kenya ecosystem (Upper Tana) of Kenya. The Project is located on the Eastern side of the Aberdare Forest. It is a public-based forum that brings together concerted efforts by stakeholders for a greater impact on the Nyeri County landscape and beyond.
Our Mission
To support the Upper Tana catchment community in poverty reduction through improved livelihood systems and the Conservation of Community natural resources and initiatives for enhanced environmental management and governance.
Overall objective
To support the Upper Tana catchment community in poverty reduction through improved livelihood systems and the Conservation of Community natural resources and initiatives for enhanced environmental management and governance.
Our Vision
Empower communities to attain a high level of awareness and understanding of local and global environmental issues while improving their livelihood systems.
Our Core Values
Teamwork
At KSEI, we work with others to take advantage of each team member’s unique strengths to achieve results that exceed the cumulative results they each could have individually accomplished. When our team members complement each other, their potential is greater, and our goals are achieved seamlessly.
We also engage other stakeholders, partners, and volunteers to be part of our team to accelerate our mission further.
Accountability
We are accountable for our actions and results. We strive to honor our commitment to our funders and the community we serve. We also account for any funds received by keeping proper records and executing projects as expected.
Commitment
We are committed to serving our community by ensuring we fight poverty by improving the people’s livelihoods within our reach. Also, our efforts to conserve the environment ensure sustainable methods to curb climate change, thus improving food security.
Integrity
We are guided by the principle of integrity and strive to demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles at all times. Our staff are truthful and honest and works towards realizing our organizational goals.