Restoring Africa's Forests, One Tree at a Time
Asili Uhai Afrika partners with communities across Kenya to plant indigenous trees, restore ecosystems, fight climate change, and build sustainable livelihoods for future generations.
Environmental Experience
Rooted in Purpose,
Growing for Africa
Asili Uhai Afrika β meaning "Origin of Life" in Swahili β is a Kenyan NGO dedicated to restoring indigenous ecosystems through community-driven reforestation, agroforestry, and environmental education based in Nanyuki, Kenya.
Numbers That Tell Our Story
Every number represents a life changed, a forest restored, a future protected across Kenya.
What We Do on the Ground
Four pillars of action creating lasting environmental and community change across Kenya.
Reforestation
Indigenous tree planting, forest restoration, and biodiversity protection across Kenya's critical watersheds and highland corridors.
10,000+ Trees PlantedAgroforestry
Fruit tree distribution, farmer training, and income generation through sustainable integration of trees with food crops.
800+ Farmers SupportedCommunity Empowerment
Environmental education, youth leadership, and women's empowerment programs building lasting local stewardship across 35+ communities.
35+ Communities ServedClimate Action
Carbon sequestration, landscape restoration, and sustainable land management aligned with Kenya's NDC targets and AFR100.
500T COβ OffsetMoments from the Field
Witness the transformation β from bare land to thriving indigenous forest, one community at a time.
Plant Hope. Grow a Forest.
Every contribution restores Kenya's forests and empowers communities for generations to come.
68% funded β help us reach our goal!
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Voices from Our Community
Real stories from farmers, volunteers, and partners who have experienced the AUA difference.
AUA changed how our village thinks about the land. We now have a nursery with 5,000 seedlings and our children are proud environmental ambassadors. Truly transformational work.
The agroforestry training has doubled my farm income. By integrating fruit trees with crops I now earn year-round. AUA didn't just plant trees β they planted hope for my family's future.
As a corporate partner we've seen first-hand the rigorous monitoring and genuine community impact. AUA is exactly the kind of transparent, effective organisation we want to support long-term.
Join the Reforestation Movement
Whether you give your time, resources, or expertise β every action counts toward a greener Africa.
Volunteer
Join tree planting events, environmental education campaigns, and community outreach activities across Kenya.
Partner With Us
Corporate partnerships, university collaborations, and institutional partnerships to scale our impact across Africa.
Sponsor a Tree
Sponsor trees in your name or company's name. Receive a digital certificate with GPS coordinates of your trees.
Stories from the Forest
Updates, insights, and community stories from our work on the ground across Kenya.
10,000 Trees Milestone: How One Community Led the Way
A look back at the journey from a bare hilltop in Laikipia to a thriving indigenous forest corridor serving dozens of families...
Read More βKenya's Forest Cover and the Race Against Climate Change
How indigenous tree planting contributes to Kenya's Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement...
Read More βWomen at the Forefront: How Agroforestry is Transforming Families
Meet the women farmers who have become the backbone of our agroforestry expansion in the Mt. Kenya region...
Read More βGet in Touch
We'd Love to Hear from You
Kenya, East Africa
MonβFri, 8amβ5pm EAT
partnerships@asiliuhaiafrika.org
Available in English & Kiswahili
