Kenya

4 hectares

Mangrove restoration with Summaco women group in Kilifi around sabaki river.Where the organization will be planting mangroves with the communities as the organization do landscape restoration and promote resilience by buying seedlings from them Decentralisation of resources where resources don't cascade down to the communities where actual restoration works is taking place.

10 hectares

The All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), a continental ecumenical body, has been actively promoting environmental stewardship AACC has been supporting tree-planting and reforestation activities through grants to member churches and advocating for environmental care to guide theological studies In Kenya, for instance, member churches have partnered with local communities to restore degraded landscapes through agroforestry, establishment of green church compounds, and soil conservation, thus improving ecosystem health and supporting livelihoods through fruit trees and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, AACC has been mobilizing youth and women within faith communities to take leadership in ecological restoration, recognizing the spiritual and social dimensions of land care. The organization is also developing training modules for faith leaders on climate action and land restoration, integrating theological reflections with practical environmental skills. AACC has supported member churches to articulate their concerns in global forums like Africa Climate Week and the Conference of Parties. AACC, offers capacity building and community sensitization grounded in faith-based values on sustainable land use. Through its network, AACC remains committed to advancing the African Unions Agenda 2063 and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration by placing faith at the center of Africas land restoration agenda. Most of the land owned by faith communities and churches is not sustainably utilized due to financial resources constraining restoration projects. In most areas, land tenure insecurity hampers restoration efforts, as communities are hesitant to invest in land they do not legally own. Climate variability continues to pose a threat to already ongoing restoration activities.

137 hectares

Their faith-based organization in Kenya is actively engaged in land restoration activities, primarily in the Kitui and Machakos counties of Eastern Kenya, where desertification and soil degradation are prevalent. In Kitui, the organization is implementing tree-planting initiatives (including indigenous and fruit trees) and water-harvesting projects in communities such as Mutomo and Ikutha to combat deforestation and improve soil fertility. In Machakos, the organization support agroforestry and terracing programs in Kangundo and Mwala to reduce erosion and enhance food security. Additionally, the organization is planning a wetland restoration project near Athi River to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems. These efforts integrate environmental education with faith-based stewardship, mobilizing congregants and local partners to promote sustainable land management. Climate variability, particularly prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall, undermines reforestation and agroforestry efforts, reducing seedling survival rates. Land tenure conflicts and competing land uses (e.g., agriculture vs. Conservation) create resistance to long-term restoration projects. Additionally, low community awarenes*. And reliance on short-term farming practices hinder the adoption of sustainable techniques.

288 hectares

Kibera Youth Forum works Kenya. Kibera Youth Forum's work involves helping with community programs, supporting legislation, and overseeing how public resources, including land, are used in the area. While their faith organization hasnt yet started a formal land restoration project, were very interested in doing so. Ive been working with local churches, mosques, and the Kibra Nubian Community Land Trust to explore how faith-owned land can be used for environmental restoration. The organization is looking into activities like planting trees, setting up small green parks, and involving faith groups, especially youth and women, in caring for the environment together with National Government initiatives like "Climate Worx". These would take place in areas like Makina, Laini Saba, and around places of worship that have available land. The Faith4Land Masterclass would give me the practical knowledge, tools, and global connections needed to help turn these ideas into real, lasting projects. The organization believes faith communities have a strong role to play in protecting and healing the land, and Im committed to helping lead that work in Kibra. While there is strong interest, many lack training on how to implement sustainable practices in a way that lasts. Another major issue is unclear land ownership and tenure, especially in informal settlements like Kibra, where some religious institutions occupy land without formal documentation. This makes it harder to plan long-term restoration projects. Lastly, the organization need better coordination between faith groups, government offices, and NGOs. Have you seen the number of NGOs in Kibera?

50,000 hectares

The Diocese of Kajiado, part of the Anglican Church of Kenya has 6,000 acres of land in three parcels, located in a semi-arid part of Kenya. Kajiado County covers 21,900 square kilometers and is largely semi-arid. This land is meant for livestock improvement and modelling best practices in pastoralism. The major issue is Providing livestock for the growing population to the neighboring Nairobi city, preventing land degradation due to overgrazing and overstocking and providing fodder for committee members during the frequent droughts. Due to the diversity and competing needs such as urbanization, there is growing tension to sub-divide the land to individuals. Such a move will highly jeopardize the integrity of the land and lead to further degradation. The greatest need now is to have a proper faith perspective capacity building that will enable a greater buy-in of the community leaders on the importance using the land in a sustainable manner. The organization believes that insights from this training will help me build the capacity for this type of training that will promote sustainable livestock resilience and adaptation in the area. Continued land sub-divisions which leads to smaller units of land that cannot be used by church and committee members sustainably leading to land overuse. Lack enough trained people to conduct capacity building and do on-sight guidance on sustainable use of the land. Currently the Green Anglican Movement members are the only ones doing this.

Currently, The National Council Churches of Kenya has been involved in land restoration projects in Athi Ward, Kitui South Sub county, Kitui County. The restoration is under the Nature Positive Food System Project, with one key pillar focusing on restoration known mostly focusing on Farmer Managed Natural Regenerations, Soil and water conservation through terracing, zai pits and half moons. Also, sustainable range management and conservation agriculture. These are implemented in collaboration with churches, schools, and community groups. So far, the organization has distributed over 60,500 climate-resilient indigenous and fruit tree seedlings to churches, schools, and households, enhancing both reforestation and climate resilience. To strengthen the faith link, NCCK has developed environmental stewardship messages and materials that are shared during sermons and church gatherings, encouraging communities to care for creation as part of their faith practice. The organization has also trained clergy and Community Resource Persons (CRPs), equipping them with practical restoration knowledge and tools. In schools, the organization has established and supported environmental clubs, where the organization conduct awarenes and training sessions on agroforestry, soil and water conservation, and tree planting and FMNR. Their recent celebration of the 2025 World Environment Day brought together over 250 participants from local communities, government, and civil society, showcasing strong momentum in their restoration work. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand tree nursery initiatives, increase technical training, and deepen partnerships with faith actors and local institutions to ensure sustainability and scale. Inconsistent rainfall patterns and prolonged droughts in their region, hinder seedling survival and slow down restoration progres such as gras growing.

0.5 acre hectares

The Tuk Jowi community is not yet directly involved in land restoration projects, but St. Joseph Tuk Jowi Catholic Church is deeply motivated to start the advocacy and train the congregation and volunteers on reforestation, agroforestry, and land regeneration efforts; linking spiritual values with taking care of their environment and land. Key challenges include key challenges include the main challenges are lack of funding for buying the seedlings and fertilizer for the aftercare; lack of training in buying the right species for their particular soil and last but not least, lack of involvement by the community because they do not appreciate how the restoration will benefit them.

0.5 acres hectares

Swahili Climate Hub leads faith-integrated land restoration efforts in Kisumu County, Kenya. In 2022, Swahili Climate Hub launched the Mboga za Kiafrika (African leafy vegetables campaign) at Joyland Special School, where the organization is restoring land by cultivating African leafy vegetables. This project actively involved learners with disabilities, positioning them as contributors to sustainable food systems and environmental restoration. In addition, The organization recentlys authored a Swahili comic book titled Hadithi za Uumbaji (Stories of Creation), which creatively explores land, nature, and stewardship from a spiritual perspective. The organization uses the comic book during faith-based environmental education sessions to help young people and religious communities understand their role in protecting the land as stewards of creation. The organization also collaborate with churches and community elders to promote tree planting, intergenerational learning, and the revival of indigenous ecological knowledge. Future plans include transforming church spaces into community gardens for food and learning. Continued use of synthetic fertilizers has degraded soil quality in many areas, making it harder to transition to organic and regenerative practices.

1 acre hectares

None,but trying to start , location in Mombasa ,coastal region Managing or development in the land.

1,000 hectares hectares

FPFKs restoration and environmental programs are implemented acros multiple regions: In Nairobi / Kajiado Olomayiana treeplanting in Kitengela, waste and hygiene campaigns, safewater initiatives. South Rift (Nakuru, Narok), North Rift (Turkana, West Pokot, Isiolo, TransNzoia), Western (Bungoma, Busia), Nyanza (Nyakach, Siaya) climatefocused interventions, community sensitization, and water projects Socioecological resilience projects like the Maasai Gender & Environment initiative (Narok, Kajiado); resilience livelihood work in Kisumu (Soin, Nyakach); and broader climate/water/environment campaigning acros rural counties. FPFKs tree planting at Olomayiana church, in Kajiado County, launched a treeplanting initiative to honor God's creation, enhance biodiversity, and combat climate change on church grounds and surrounding areas. Through its Social Ministry Department, FPFK addresses environmental issues nationally, including clean water acces, waste-management awarenes, and community resiliencelaying the groundwork for land regeneration. The organization is planning to escalate these practices to other counties acros the country. Land Competition & Displacement: Floods and shrinking space: In regions like Budalangi near Busia County, seasonal floods submerge church land. Soil and erosion issues: In affected regions, soil erosion and sedimentation compromise land resilience, challenging sustainable restoration efforts.

10 acres hectares

The organization has planted trees in Kenya, Bungoma and Kakamega, Site name. Sirisia in Bungoma , Nabakholo in Kakamega. Climate change in tree growth causing death to plants -Mobilization of the community via training and convincing them of the right seedling to plant. Key challenges include key challenges include lack of finances to buy tree seedlings in bulk.

10 acres hectares

There's currently very little land restoration activities in their church. Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) Nairobi is very interested in engaging in land restoration activities in their church, Living Faith Church, Nairobi, in a meaningful way to contribute to environmental healing while aligning with spiritual values of stewardship and care for creation. In this regard, Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel) Nairobi has practical steps through which The organization intents to carry out this. Since the church does not currently have a clear blueprint on land restoration activities, The organization intends to request the church leadership to partner with local environmental groups or denominational initiatives, such as tree planting or habitat restoration projects. With their permission, The organization intends to start a Creation Care Group, which will lead to the formation of a green team or environmental ministry. The organization will then ask other church members to volunteer to join and contribute to the land restoration efforts of the church as well as that of the local community. In this regard, the organization will offer to lead on initiatives like rewilding church grounds, restoring native ecosystems, or creating community gardens. The organization will also suggest projects like restoring wetlands, creating rain gardens, or reforesting unused church land to enhance biodiversity. The organization will also organize community events which will go a long way in coordinating restoration-focused events, such as community tree-planting days, invasive species removal workshops, or cleanups of nearby natural areas. The organization will also suggest partnering with local conservation groups, like watershed alliances or native plant societies, to provide expertise and resources. The Living Faith Church, Nairobi, like many church organizations, hwhich may not prioritize environmental or restoration projects. Additionally, restoration work is capital-intensive and requires long-term investment, which may not yield immediate results. The local congregation basically lacks knowledge on agroforestry, soil conservation, water harvesting, or biodiversity restoration. Furthermore, the church also faces low awarenes or motivation on environmental stewardship. Moreover, a significant number of church leaders do not recognize land management as part of their spiritual mission.

10 Acres hectares

While Kilimo Bora CBO's organization is not currently implementing direct land restoration activities, the organization is actively engaged in related community work that lays a strong foundation for future restoration initiatives. Their work primarily focuses on land justice, womens land rights, and sustainable community developmentespecially in Kisii and Nyamira counties in Kenya. Through public advocacy forums and grassroots sensitization campaigns, the organization addres issues around land ownership, succession, and inheritance, which are crucial components of responsible and equitable land stewardship. The organization also integrate environmental awarenes in their programming. For example, during youth forums and school outreach activities, the organization emphasize the connection between environmental conservation, livelihoods, and dignityparticularly for women and youth. The organization has participated in tree planting activities alongside conversations on climate justice, faith, and gender equity, recognizing that environmental care is both a spiritual and social responsibility. Looking ahead, the organization is deeply interested in expanding their scope to include structured land restoration initiatives. This includes partnering with faith-based networks and local actors to support reforestation, regenerative farming, and protection of water catchment areasespecially in regions affected by land degradation, such as parts of Nyamira County. The organization believe faith actors have a unique role in mobilizing communities for environmental healing and promoting long-term stewardship that aligns with spiritual values of care, justice, and sustainability. The organization is open to training, partnerships, and collaborative learning opportunities that can guide us in integrating formal land restoration into their work. This inequality hinders inclusive participation in land restoration and stewardship efforts. Addressing these gaps through inclusive policies, capacity building, and faith-led environmental education would significantly improve their ability to steward land more sustainably.

10 Acres hectares

Kitengela in Kajiado County, Kenya The Parish has acquired 4 extra acres which in a dry area and The organization has outstations in the interior parts of the County which the organization need to confirm sizes and acquire ownership documents before the organization start development Plan to assist the local community especially in the rural areas to settle and start agricultural activities for self. Sustainance and abandon their nomadic ways since land has become scarce The nomadic nature of the community within their parish and their traditional practices. Land to them belongs to the community and they invade agricultural farms and graze on crops.

10 acres hectares

The organization is currently implementing Agroecology Transitioning for Climate Resilience and Food Sovereignty (AT4CP) program in Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, and Baringo counties in Kenya. This program focuses on restoring degraded land, improving soil health and building the resilience of local communities to climate change The organization works directly with smallholder farmers, women groups and youth networks. The organization support them with practical knowledge and tools for sustainable land management. The organization hwhere the organization provide hands-on training on organic composting, intercropping, cover cropping, and other agroecological practices that enhance soil fertility and protect local ecosystems. The organization has also established community seed banks acros these counties to promote indigenous seed preservation, biodiversity and strengthen local food systems. The organization is also working with five primary schools where the organization has established kitchen gardens.These gardens provide a hands-on learning environment where children are taught the importance of environmental stewardship and healthy diets. The organization plan to scale up their agroecology initiatives to reach 30 primary schools in their region. The organization is also planning to extend their land restoration efforts to include church compounds and hospital grounds. Many local communities still rely on conventional agricultural methods, including the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.Most of them are unaware of the full potential of agroecology. Government policies and agri-finance institutions tend to favor conventional farming.They provide loans, subsidized inputs, and technical support to farmers in partnership with big industrial corporations.This approach creates a cycle of dependency and discourages farmers from transitioning to regenerative agriculture.

10 acres. hectares

Interreligious (Christian) is putting up learning structures to train vulnerable unfortunate members in the society. Practising food security to feed the vulnerable and uplift the living standard of the society. Needs are too heavy thus requires support. Key challenges include key challenges include higher demand of land, thus members are challenged on the high demands of the society.

10,000 HECTARES hectares

Land Restoration and Stewardship Activities by Muslim Professionals League Africa (MUPLA) and Africa Faith Actors Network on Climate Justice (AFAN-CJ) As part of their commitment to environmental protection, land stewardship, and climate justice, Muslim Professionals League Africa (MUPLA) in collaboration with the Africa Faith Actors Network on Climate Justice (AFAN-CJ) is actively implementing grassroots-led, faith-inspired land restoration projects acros various regions in Kenya. Their current initiatives focus on Mombasa, Lamu, and Nairobi counties, each tailored to local ecological needs and community priorities. Mombasa County Mangrove Restoration In Mombasa, their work centers around restoring degraded mangrove forests along the coastal ecosystems. Mangroves are vital to protecting marine biodiversity, acting as natural buffers against coastal erosion, and capturing significant amounts of carbon. Together with local communities and faith-based youth groups, we: Organize regular community-led mangrove planting events in areas like Mikindani, Jomvu and Mtwapa. Provide environmental education workshops in collaboration with kenya institute of foreign languages and professional studies and international jaamia of languages and professional studies to highlight the ecological, economic, and spiritual importance of mangroves. Collaborate with local imams and sheikhs to incorporate messages of environmental stewardship into sermons (khutbahs). Advocate for the protection of marine ecosystems through policy engagement and public campaigns. Lamu County Sustainable Farming and Land Use Education In Lamu, where land use pressure and environmental degradation affect both livelihoods and food security, the organization run a sustainable agriculture education initiative focused on empowering rural communities to adopt environmentally responsible practices. Their work includes: Training local farmersespecially women and youthon sustainable farming techniques, including crop rotation, agroforestry, composting, and organic pest management. Promoting soil conservation and water harvesting to combat desertification and improve food security. Supporting faith-based environmental messages that connect Islamic teachings on balance (mzn) and trust (amnah) with ethical land care. Their prospective endeavors. Establishing demonstration farms that serve as living classrooms for peer-to-peer learning. Nairobi County Tree Planting and Riverbank Protection In Nairobi, the organization focus on restoring the Nairobi River ecosystemwhich has suffered from pollution, erosion, and unregulated developmentthrough an integrated approach involving: Tree planting drives along riverbanks in areas like chokaa, Korogocho, Kariobangi, and Mathare to reduce erosion and restore green cover. Gabion construction training: Teaching community members, particularly youth and religious leaders, how to build gabions (stone-filled wire mesh structures) to prevent soil erosion and flooding. Engaging with urban faith communities and schools to promote climate resilience and environmental justice through civic education and action. Guiding Philosophy and Impact These initiatives are rooted in their belief that faith communities have a moral responsibility to care for the Earth and its resources. The organization view land not requiring active, just, and compassionate stewardship. Their work is driven by: Interfaith collaboration, Community empowerment, Integration of indigenous and religious knowledge systems, And a strong focus on justice, equity, and sustainability. Through these programs, the organization aim to: Restore degraded lands and ecosystems, Build climate resilience among vulnerable communities, And foster a generation of environmentally conscious faith actors and professionals acros Africa. Cultural and religious misconceptions may sometimes hinder uptake of sustainable practices unles consistent education and sensitization are provided. Insecurity and Land Conflicts In regions like Lamu, land ownership disputes, historical injustices, and insecurity complicate acces to land and disrupt community mobilization. Technical Capacity Gaps Local communities often lack the technical skills needed for activities like gabion construction, sustainable agriculture, or scientific monitoring of restoration impact.

100 Acres hectares

Their faith organization is currently undertaking a regreening and land restoration project aimed at promoting agroecological practices in the Kisaju area of Kajiado County, Kenya. This region is particularly vulnerable to prolonged droughts and adverse climatic conditions, which have significantly affected local livelihoods and degraded the natural environment over time. Through this project, the organization intend to rehabilitate degraded land by planting more than 2,000 trees of diverse indigenous and climate-resilient species on university-owned land. The goal is not only to restore tree cover but also to improve soil fertility, conserve water, and enhance biodiversity. By integrating regenerative agriculture methods such as minimal tillage, companion planting, and sustainable water management, the organization seek to demonstrate practical solutions for climate resilience that can be replicated within the community. Additionally, their center serves the organization aim to raise awarenes among young people about environmental stewardship and to establish tree nurseries and green spaces within school compounds. (Maximum 150 words) Although there has been good proges water has been one of the challanges the area mentioned experiences minimal ranifall and this therfore becomes a challgne for eco restroation practices also the community practices of pastoralism poses threat where some of the trees are atean up by the goats in the area however the community is open and willing to offer support when the water problem is adressed by harnessing this through water harvesting techniques i believe the land can be managed sustainably.

100 hectares hectares

The current land restoration activities are taking place in Athi ward which is found in Mutomo sub county of Kitui County in Kenya. The activities include establishment of seven sand dams which will be important in restoring degraded riparian ecosystem through holding water and sand beneath the sand dam and thus restoring adjacent environment. Either, the project is erecting 45 gabions in degraded areas mainly targeting gullies and thus rehabilitating household and community lands. Working with water committees, the project has desilted seven earth dams and provided household level water to approximately 1400 households and rehabilitated adjacent environment. Working with 2160 households, 32 churches, 28 learning institutions, seven water committees, the project has planted 62,500 tree seedlings and plans to plant 37,500 during the incoming rain season. The Churches and schools have been supported with knowledge and inputs to establish tree nursery which will create common pool for seedling generation and local planting. To ensure land restoration through soil cover, the project has supported with gras seeds to ensure regeneration of soil cover which provided avenue for soil erosion reduction and holding of moisture during and after rain seasons. Through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, the project has been working with 1648 households to carry out tree management to improved regeneration, the activity is restoring lands through providing sustainable vegetation cover. The project is providing avenue for restoration of threatened and indigenous by establishment of botanical garden which will act as learning site for traditional and medicinal tree varieties. Through gender mainstreaming trainings, NCCK has been creating awarenes on the importance of joint land ownership for optimal land utilization by both men and women. Erratic and unreliable rainfall. The project area receives rainfall ranging from 600mm-800mm per year which is limiting ecosystem restoration approached which are depended on water availability such as tree planting.

1000 - 2000 ha hectares

The Mau Forest ecosystem is the biggest water catchment area in East and Central Africa. The organization hcovers three counties and is part of their lives as a people. The 'ownership' systems in existence. National and local government wrangles in the responsibilities to protect the land on which the forest stands.

1000 acres hectares

The organization participate in planting of trees at the Kakamega Rainforest, in Kakamega County Western Kenya, rehabilitation of Maragoli Hills in Vihiga County, Western Kenya, Promoting greening programs in schools, establishing tree nurseries in communities and parishes, promoting agroecology, organised 2 successful conferences at the Maragoli Hills with the theme, "Ecosystem Restoration Conference (MaraHillEREC), 2024,. Collaborated closely with the County Government of Vihiga, Kakamega and National Government. The organization has involved all other faith leaders and environment stakeholders in advocacy. Every year the organization dedicate one week for environmental activities culminating in a diocesan environment day when the organization focus on themes of environment; in 2025 campaign against plastic pollution. The organization collaborates with Education Institutions and centres of research, including Kaimosi Friends University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and others. The organization works in conjunction with other like minded partners, including Economists Society of Kenya, Agiamondo, Germany, Catholic Justice and Peace Department of KCCB Kenya, Caritas Kakamega, Kenya forest service, Heads of educational Institutions, and establishment of environmental clubs in schools. All these the organization carry them out within Kakamega and Vihiga Counties where these forests, sites, institutions and programs are carried out.

1000 acres hectares

Their faith community is actively engaged in land restoration initiatives rooted in Pope Francis call to care for their common home. Currently kakamega that hosts kakamega forest, nyeri Aberdare and many more with the collaboration of their animators in this areas. The organization also restore riverbanks by planting indigenous trees and grasses to prevent soil erosion and support biodiversity. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand their restoration work by integrating Permaculture practices on parish lands, training local farmers in soil regeneration techniques, composting, and use of organic manure. Foster partnership with local authorities and other faith-based organization to scale up restoration in semi-arid areas most affected by land degredation. All these efforts are inspired by Laudato Si' and grounded in their faith-driven commitment to environmental stewardship, ecological conversion, and intergenerational justice. Through these Additionally unpredictable weather patterns linked to the climate change crisis such as prolonged drought, floods normally threaten newly restored sites. Land tenure and unclear boundaries in certain areas complicates restoration thus discourages long-term stewardship.

1000+ hectares

Along the Kenyan coast the organization has engaged the local faith leaders in land restoration program in collaboration with a local community based organization known Mombasa where the faith leaders have an opportunity to come together with their followers and collaborate in restoring and promoting sustainable conservation. The partnership that was started last year aims to become a learning program for other faith leaders and their congregants. Land grabbing and corruption by the local politicians and leaders. Some political leaders have made it their tendency to grab private and public land for personal use. In some cases people have lost lives in the proces of defending their land. Proper policies should be formulated to ensure every land is restored, protected and used properly.

100X50 hectares

Commitment to Land Restoration Their faith-based organization, DTM, is deeply committed to land restoration and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The organization operate primarily in Kenya's Northwest Region, where the Kakuma refugee camp is located. Land Restoration Activities:. Tree Planting: The organization plan to plant over 1,000 trees as part of the Gift Citrus Plantation project, which aims to promote sustainable agriculture and improve food security for refugees and host communities. Soil Conservation: The organization works to raise community awarenes of the importance of soil conservation and promote sustainable agricultural practices to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility. Water Resource Management: The organization plan to implement water resource management systems to ensure acces to clean water and reduce waste. Geography:. Country: Kenya. Region: Northwestern Kenya. Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp Interest in undertaking such actions: The organization believe that land restoration is essential to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life of vulnerable communities. The organization is willing to collaborate with other organizations and institutions to undertake land restoration actions and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Objectives:. Restore degraded lands and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Improve food security and the quality of life of refugees and host communities. Promote environmental conservation and sustainable natural resource management The organization is committed to contributing to land restoration and promoting sustainable development in the Kakuma region. Land Use Conflicts: Land use conflicts between refugees and host communities can hamper their land management efforts.

113 ha. hectares

At One More Day for Children (OMDC), a faith-based organization based in Dol Dol, Laikipia North Subcounty, Kenya, the organization is actively involved in land restoration as part of their commitment to environmental stewardship and community healing. The OMDC Safe House sits on communal land, and their restoration efforts are guided by faith values, Indigenous wisdom, and the urgent need to care for creation. Their current activities include tree planting initiatives in and around the Safe House compound and local schools. The organization works closely with community members, churches, and young girls in their caremany of whom are survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM)to plant and nurture indigenous tree species that support reforestation, biodiversity, and long-term environmental sustainability. Additionally, the organization is addressing the spread of Opuntia, an invasive cactus species that has negatively impacted grazing land and biodiversity in Laikipia. With the support of community volunteers, the organization is involved in manual removal of Opuntia and creating awarenes on its harmful effects, especially on livestock and native plant life. These efforts are centered in Dol Dol, Laikipia County, a semi-arid region facing land degradation due to climate change, overgrazing, and deforestation. Their goal is to scale up these activities by establishing a faith-based ecological learning and skills center that integrates restoration, climate education, and empowerment for Indigenous girls and local families. Through prayer, action, and partnerships, the organization believe that restoring the land is a sacred duty an act of faith, justice, and hope. The rapid spread of Opuntia, an invasive cactus species, continues to degrade grazing areas, yet the organization lack adequate tools, manpower, and safe disposal mechanisms for its effective removal. Being located on communal land, the organization must navigate complex land ownership dynamics, requiring extensive community engagement and consensus-building before initiating any restoration work. Additionally, climate change impacts such as prolonged droughts and unpredictable weather patterns have made it harder to maintain planted trees and regenerate native vegetation.

119,600 hectares hectares

The organization is currently implementing a range of restoration activities in Kenya, focusing on watershed restoration practices. Their initiatives include:. Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration: In Makueni County, specifically in Kilome Subcounty, the organization is targeting the restoration of 1050 acres by. This approach targets local farmers through Trainer of Trainees. Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs): The organization is collaborating with various WRUAs to implement diverse restoration practices. These include the establishment of riparian buffers, tree planting, and nurturing efforts in schools, churches, health centers, market centers, and individual farms. Their goal is to restore 119,600 hectares by. The engaged WRUAs include Ikolya, which covers Makueni and parts of Kajiado counties, as well Lower, and Upper Mwitasyano WRUAs, which cover Machakos and Kitui counties. These transboundary institutions foster community collaboration and addres conflicts arising from the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, such as river basin sand harvesting, a significant contributor to environmental degradation. Advocacy support is a key component of their work with the WRUAs. Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farms: The organization is establishing demonstration farms where farmers can learn sustainable practices to replicate within their households. This hands-on approach encourages the adoption of regenerative agriculture techniques which is key in restoring the soil. Environmental Restoration Campaigns: Their project includes structured campaigns focused on environmental restoration and open learning days, designed to engage the community and raise awarenes about different land scape restoration practices and innovations. Gully Reclamation: The organization is implementing nature-based solutions to reclaim gullies, specifically through the planting of vetiver gras and Napier gras in the Ikolya and Middle Mwitasyano catchments. Catchment Exploratory Studies: The organization is conducting exploratory studies and developing restoration plans for the Upper Mwitasyano WRUA, which is newly formed WRUA. Insecure land tenure systems within the community which at times discourage long term investment in land Harsh weather conditions given that the organization is implementing in Arid and semi arid regions of Kenya.

14 acres hectares

Have been in data management in geographic information system (gis) and would like to know more in faith community and land management. Key challenges include key challenges include a lot of challenges when dealing with weeds that attack the wheat , management of pest control and climate change.

15 acres hectares

Currently, their faith-rooted initiative Busia for the People (BFP) is laying the foundation for a land restoration and environmental stewardship program in Busia County, Western Kenya. While the organization has not yet launched full-scale restoration activities, the organization is actively mobilizing local faith communities, youth, and womens groups to begin efforts focused on reforestation, soil rehabilitation, and the protection of sacred natural sites. Their preliminary activities include awarenes campaigns held through churches and community meetings that emphasize the theological and moral responsibility of caring for creation. Working with parish groups and local environmental actors, the organization is mapping degraded areas along the Sio River Basin, which has suffered from deforestation, erosion, and encroachment. Plans are underway to initiate a community-led tree planting program, using indigenous species around church lands, schools, and farms. In collaboration with the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) and the Justice and Peace Club at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, the organization also intend to integrate environmental education into their peacebuilding and social justice training, linking land degradation with conflict and poverty. The organization is keen to partner with regional and international networks to scale up this work, particularly in areas like Teso North, Samia, and Matayos sub-counties, where land degradation poses a direct threat to livelihoods. As stewards of both faith and the environment, the organization sees this dignity, and sustainable peace. Currently, their faith-rooted initiative, Busia for the People (BFP), is laying the foundation for a land restoration and environmental stewardship program in Busia County, Western Kenya. While the organization has not yet launched full-scale restoration activities, the organization is actively mobilizing local faith communities, youth, and womens groups to begin efforts focused on reforestation, soil rehabilitation, and the protection of sacred natural sites. Their preliminary activities include awarenes campaigns conducted through churches and community meetings, emphasizing the theological and moral responsibility of caring for creation. In collaboration with parish groups and local environmental actors, the organization is mapping degraded areas along the Sio River Basin, which has suffered from deforestation, soil erosion, and encroachment. Plans are underway to initiate a community-led tree planting program, prioritizing indigenous species around church compounds, schools, farms, and other communal spaces. Through partnerships with the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) and the Justice and Peace Club at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, the organization intend to integrate environmental education into their peacebuilding and social justice programs, highlighting the intersection between ecological degradation, poverty, and conflict. The organization is also engaging in dialogue with county government leaders and faith-based organizations to promote policies that support sustainable land use, climate resilience, and environmental protection. The organization is focusing on vulnerable areas such as Teso North, Samia, and Matayos sub-counties, where land degradation directly impacts food security and local livelihoods. As stewards of both faith and the environment, the organization view this work dignity, and sustainable peace.

150 ACRES hectares

The Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco of the East Africa Province (also referred to as Daughters of Mary Help of Christians) are currently engaged in and planning land restoration initiatives in two key regions: Embu County and North Horr in the Chalbi Desert region of northern Kenya. These efforts are guided by their commitment to integral human development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and care for vulnerable communities. In Embu, the organization is addressing a critical environmental and public health issue within a school compound where persistent flooding has rendered a section of land unusable. During the rainy seasons, stagnant water accumulates and remains for several months, posing serious health risks and damaging nearby infrastructure. The organization is in the proces of mobilizing resources to reclaim and restore this land through drainage and soil filling. The reclaimed land will be converted into a community recreational center, open to the public, offering a safe, green space that promotes physical wellbeing and social cohesion. In North Horr (Chalbi Desert), the organization is initiating a land restoration project as part of a broader mission to support pastoralist communities facing harsh climatic conditions and land degradation. Their goal is to introduce sustainable land use practices, such as water harvesting, soil regeneration, and afforestation with drought-resistant species. These activities are being planned in collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure cultural sensitivity and community ownership. In such regions, the cost of transporting materials and accessing technical expertise is significantly higher. Additionally, unpredictable weather patterns linked to climate changesuch as prolonged droughts or excessive rainfallundermine restoration progres and require adaptive solutions.

150Ha hectares

Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF), in partnership with local faith communities and civil society groups, is currently implementing a major land restoration initiative under the Terrafund for AFR100. The project aims to plant over 150,000 trees acros degraded lands in Laikipia County, Kenya, with a strong focus on community and faith-led stewardship. Restoration activities are being carried out in areas including Likii, Ilpolei, Dol Dol, and Ngarua, where LWF works with churches, schools, and faith-aligned youth groups to establish woodlots, restore riparian zones, and integrate tree planting into worship and religious events. One critical component of their restoration work is the management of the invasive species Opuntia stricta, a cactus that has overtaken nearly three-quarters of the grazing land used by the Maasai pastoralist community in northern Laikipia. The plant is notorious for causing injuries and death to livestock, and its spread is considered by many Maasai elders to be a curse upon their ancestral lands. In response, LWF is collaborating with local churches and traditional leaders to remove and repurpose the cactus through community-led biochar production and pasture rehabilitation programs. Faith leaders are instrumental in mobilizing community awarenes and collective responsibility for healing the land. This restoration work integrates spiritual values, indigenous knowledge, and ecological science, making it highly appropriate for faith-based engagement. Their future plans include expanding this model to other faith-owned lands, particularly church compounds and sacred groves, while training congregations and clergy in restoration practices. By positioning faith institutions as custodians of creation, the organization aim to restore degraded ecosystems while also renewing spiritual and cultural connections to the land. Additionally, community land tenure issues often delay restoration efforts, as ownership and user rights are sometimes unclear or contested. Managing such invasives requires intensive labor and sustained community involvement. The organization also experience low technical capacity among some local faith and community groups in restoration planning and implementation. While enthusiasm is high, practical training and resources are often lacking.

15Acres hectares

Kenya, their organization is deeply engaged in ongoing land restoration activities with a strong focus on community participation. Their primary site for these efforts is their 15-acre plot in Kakamega County, which serves the organization is actively involved Agroforestry and Reforestation: The organization is systematically planting indigenous tree species and integrating fruit trees within agricultural areas. This aims to restore soil health, prevent erosion, enhance biodiversity, and provide food security for local communities. The organization currently have a dedicated tree nursery on-site with a capacity to produce a large number of seedlings for their projects and distribution. Sustainable Agricultural Practices: the organization utilizes their land to demonstrate and train local farmers, especially youth and women, in organic farming techniques, soil conservation (e.g., terracing, mulching), and efficient water management systems. This helps restore degraded farmlands and promotes long-term productivity. Riparian Land Restoration: The organization extend their restoration efforts to riparian zones along local rivers within Kakamega County. This involves planting vegetation to stabilize riverbanks, improve water quality, and restore aquatic habitats, which have been impacted by human activities like sand harvesting. Community Sensitization and Mobilization: A significant part of their work involves raising awarenes among communities about the importance of land restoration and engaging them directly in tree planting drives and other conservation activities. The organization believe in empowering community members to take ownership of their local environment. Beyond their 15-acre base, AEN also supports and participates in land restoration initiatives in various schools and community lands acros Kakamega County, contributing to the wider greening efforts and combating deforestation in the region. Land Tenure and Ownership Issues: While the organization manage their 15 acres, expanding restoration to community or private lands sometimes encounters complexities related to land ownership, securing long-term commitments, and potential land-use conflicts. Climate Variability and Extreme Weather: Unpredictable rainfall patterns, including prolonged dry spells or intense downpours, can severely impact seedling survival rates and the succes of newly established restoration sites. Invasive Species Management: Battling invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation requires continuous effort and resources, especially in degraded areas. Awarenes and Behavioral Change: Despite their efforts, changing deeply ingrained unsustainable land-use practices within some community segments requires sustained education and incentives.

2 acres hectares

Baari Farmers, a faith-rooted agricultural group based in Maili Nne, Ndaragwa Constituency (Nyandarua County, Kenya), is committed to transforming land restoration into an act of stewardship and spiritual responsibility. Their membersdrawn from various congregations in the regionhave begun reclaiming degraded farmland through pyrethrum-based regenerative practices, intercropping, and soil revitalization. Current efforts include:. Training farmers on sustainable pyrethrum cultivation low-impact cash crop that contributes to biodiversity and protects soil health. Establishing contour farming demonstrations in Maili Nne to prevent erosion and improve water retention. Mobilizing community clean-up and composting days to reduce waste and restore fertility acros church-owned land parcels. Planned initiatives:. Creating a community seed bank and tree nursery to distribute drought-resistant crops and native seedlings to faith communities in Ndaragwa and neighboring constituencies. Hosting quarterly Faith & Land gatherings that pair spiritual teachings with hands-on restoration activitiesreaffirming care for creation their faith community hopes to inspire ecological renewal grounded in reverence for the land, community collaboration, and practical agricultural wisdom. Most members practice smallholder farming on fragmented land parcels, which complicates coordinated conservation strategies and erosion control. Additionally, unpredictable rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spellsexacerbated by climate changereduce crop reliability and strain soil health. Finally, while faith-driven motivation is strong, technical knowledge on regenerative practices varies widely acros members, requiring ongoing capacity building and mentorship.

2 acres hectares

Establishment of a nursery with drought tolerant fodder and grasses for soil stabilization in sustainable land use. This is practices at Agriculture Technology Development Center at Siakago, Embu County, Kenya. Fencing off of the land. Key challenges include key challenges include lack of a dam for irrigation of the land.

2 acres directly and 10,000 acres indirectly hectares

Kids Transform Africa started by mapping and training 56 women groups of 30 members each impacting 1,680 direct beneficiaries and 10,080 indirect beneficiaries on Busines Model Design and group management. These are the women who are in dairy goat keeping and are based in the villages where the invasive species has colonized 23% of the grazing land in Laikipia and Isiolo counties of Kenya. KTA also owns a 2 acres piece of land previously occupied by invasive species and is constructing a holistic centre that entails a rehabilitation and rescue of children and teenage mothers affected by drought. This is a holistic centre where Kids Transform Africa operates through an innovative three-tier inclusive busines replication and catalytic model that generates revenue while empowering pastoralist and agro-pastoralist women in the Arid and Semi-Arid lands of Kenya, advancing gender equity. The model is built for sustainability, scalability, and easy replication within local the communities, creating livelihoods and improving food and nutrition security. The first tier focuses on aggregating and marketing dairy goat milk, providing a stable income stream while addressing malnutrition among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant and lactating women and children under five. The second-tier centers on the production of organic fertilizer through biochar technology. Kids Transform Africa fabricates affordable, locally made kilns that is used to convert agricultural waste into biochar. The third tier focuses on the establishment of production units that produce both nutritious livestock feedstock and organic fertilizer using biochar blended with locally available materials. These units ensure accessibility of affordable, high-quality inputs for pastoralist farmers, improving animal health, productivity, and soil fertility. A distinctive feature of the model is its replicability potential as well and many women lack awarenes of the legal frameworks that protect their land rights. They are underrepresented in land governance, limiting their influence in decision making processes. To overcome this, the organization has started targeted legal literacy programs that will empower women with knowledge about their rights. The organization has formed women led land groups and to enhance collective ownership and economic strength. The organization is also supporting land documentation and engaging county governments in issuing joint or individual titles ensures legal protection. Lastly, the organization is involving women in environmental restoration activities like tree planting to strengthen their claim to land.

2-5 acres hectares

Their Lady of the Holy Rosary Nduru Catholic Parish is building on their pilot initiative, Eden Garden, Their Lady of the Holy Rosary Nduru Catholic Parish in Kabonyo Kanyagwal, Kisumu County, Kenya is actively engaged in restoring parish-owned land in response to seasonal flooding and land degradation. This youth-led, faith-driven project transforms approximately one acre of church compound into a space for ecological renewal and spiritual reflection. It integrates land restoration techniques with the Churchs call to care for creation, offering both practical solutions and faith-based education. Eden Garden currently focuses on planting flood-resilient native trees, establishing rain gardens, and implementing soil and water conservation measures to reduce erosion and runoff. The organization aim also to integrate small permaculture-inspired zones and creating prayer paths lined with indigenous vegetation. Youth groups are directly involved in maintenance, monitoring changes, and facilitating community sensitization on climate resilience, with support from parish elders and clergy to ensure long-term commitment. Through collaboration with diocesan structures, the organization aim to develop a network of faith-owned lands engaging in coordinated restoration. This would strengthen inter-parish learning and contribute to broader climate adaptation and land healing efforts in Western Kenya. Flood vulnerability that damages restoration efforts and delays land-based activities. Youth capacity gaps even though they are willing but need structured training to lead restoration effectively.

2,000 acres hectares

The organization operate within Kenya in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. The pieces of land utilized are within these two counties. The organization oversees the utilization of the pieces of land to ensure that it is as per the objectives of the institution and that there is optimization in the usage. The land is held in trust of the faithful and therefore whatever is generated goes back for the same mission. In some of the pieces of land the organization has demonstration centers to teach farmers in new methods of farming as they take care of the environment and the entire ecosystem as invited by the late pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si in taking care of Mother Earth. The organization ensure that the organization utilizes the land in a sustainable manner for the good of the faithful. The vegetation cover in these farms ensure there is reduction in Carbon emissions thus controlling global warming. The demand is higher than the supply. In some areas because of the high density of population, there is a lot of pollution which bring ripple effect in their land. Change of weather patterns also affect the production in these pieces of land. Sometimes the government policies in land utilization do not favor us especially in leases and zoning. The conversion of agricultural land into residential areas through subdivision of land has also affected the sustainable use of land negatively.

2.6 Million Hactares hectares

Their organization has been involved in land restoration and rehabilitation in many parts of the Country. The organization cans name at least five major ecosystems namely. Mau Forest. Cherangani Forest. Mount Kenya. Mount Elgon and lastly. Aberdares ranges. Personally Kenya Forest Service/ World wide Gospel Church of Kenya has been involved and has led some operations in different places which were degraded by humans and natural castotrofh like wild fires. The organization has involved adjacent communities known as Community Forest Association to plant trees and protect the existing ones May and Likia forests within Nakuru County in Rift valley in Kenya. After restoration, The organization wishs to report that rains are now sufficient in this areas as well as more volumes of water in the existing rivers. The organization also have encroachment due to unclear boundaries.

20 acres hectares

The organization has several restoration sites in Eldoret City, Kenya and West Pokot County. The organization h000 seedlings that the organization is continuing to plant and replace in all their churches. The organization has Sirikwa Pentecostal Fellowship (SPF) Central, SPF Fellowship at Annex Eldoret, SPF Kipkaren in Eldoret, SPF Kapsoiya in Eldoret, SPF Baharini in Eldoret and SPF Sigor in West Pokot County. Most of their churches have no been fenced thus sometimes domestic animals get acces and destroy the planted seedlings. Key challenges include key challenges include the main challenge in land restoration is monitoring of restored sites.

20 Ha hectares

Their project plans to actively partner with local faith communities and their members who manage or live near these degraded areas. Their activities will include:. Riparian reforestation, where the organization will be strategically planting indigenous and fruit trees along the River Yala banks to stabilize fragile soils, prevent erosion, and restore vital aquatic and terrestrial habitats crucial for water quality and biodiversity. Climate-smart agroforestry, to promote integrated fruit tree cultivation on community lands, enhancing soil health, improving water retention, and diversifying livelihoods, thereby reducing reliance on environmentally detrimental practices. Community capacity building, to provide hands-on training to local community members, including women and youth, in sustainable land management, tree planting, and water conservation techniques, fostering long-term stewardship. Water-Land nexus protection, where Seeds of Change's specific expertise will ensure that these land restoration efforts are intrinsically linked to improving the overall health and flow of River Yala, a vital resource for both human consumption and the surrounding ecosystem. This work will directly addres severe environmental degradation in a critical watershed, leveraging community engagement and acknowledging the significant potential of local faith groups as stewards of the land. -Securing consistent, adequate funding and resources for large-scale seedling procurement, ongoing maintenance, and monitoring remains a significant hurdle. Shifting ingrained unsustainable agricultural practices and addressing socio-economic drivers like poverty requires sustained, participatory engagement.

200 Acres hectares

Current Engagement in Land Restoration As part of their mission to uphold environmental stewardship and sustainable development, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd ECAP, through the Mission Development Office, are actively implementing land restoration initiatives acros several sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya. In Kolwezi, DRC, the Chakuishi Farm is at the heart of their Chakula Kwa Kuishi (Food for Life) strategy under the BP Kolwezi 20242028 Strategic Plan. It integrates sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, poultry, aquaculture, and soil rehabilitation to addres food insecurity, poverty, and malnutrition. The farm operates climate-smart farming techniques, and income-generating activities that restore degraded land while empowering vulnerable households economically. In Meru County, Kenya, the organization is developing Mbaria Farm (Master Plan 2022 -2026) organic soil enrichment, a plant nursery, and rotational cropping. It also integrates water harvesting, solar power, and sustainable animal husbandry practices to rehabilitate the land while supporting training and livelihoods for local beneficiaries. (GOOD SHEPHERD SISTERS KENYA, SOCIAL AGRI-BUSINESS PROGRAM, Euphrasia Farm, Mbaaria, Meru, Kenya) In Kitale, Kenya, the Shalom Farm serves organic farming, and value-chain support in beekeeping, horticulture, dairy, and poultry. The project also links smallholder farmers with inputs, markets, and agricultural exhibitions to promote environmentally sound practices and sustainable food systems. (GOOD SHEPHERD PROGRAMME KITALE STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2027) These initiatives demonstrate their ongoing commitment to land regeneration, ecological sustainability, and the empowerment of marginalized communities through climate-resilient agriculture. Acros all sites, reliance on rain-fed agriculture, minimal mechanization, and gaps in agronomic capacity limit their ability to implement holistic restoration practices.

200 ha hectares

Their organisation is currently engaged in active land restoration efforts in Narok South, Kenya, with a focus on the degraded sections of the Mau Forest Complex, one of East Africas most critical water towers. In partnership with local communities, womens groups, and interfaith actors, the organization is restoring indigenous tree cover, promoting agroforestry practices, and advancing education on sustainable land use rooted in the values of care for creation and intergenerational justice. To date, over 200 hectares have been restored through tree planting and community-led ecosystem stewardship, with a focus on native species and the protection of water catchment areas. In the Ololulunga and Enoosokon areas, for instance, the organization support the establishment of community-managed tree nurseries that supply seedlings for ongoing reforestation efforts. These efforts are guided by faith-inspired principles, ensuring that restoration is accompanied by community empowerment and spiritual renewal. Looking ahead, the organization plan to expand their work into Trans Mara West, where deforestation pressures remain high due to ongoing agricultural expansion. The organization is also engaging youth faith groups and catechists in climate literacy and ecological spirituality programs to strengthen the long-term sustainability of their restoration impact. If provided with more support, the organization would be interested in scaling this model to other regions, integrating climate-resilient agriculture, watershed protection, and interfaith collaboration. Faith communities can play a transformative role in healing both people and the planet. Land tenure insecurity poses a major obstacle, as unclear ownership or contested boundaries hinder long-term stewardship. Human-wildlife conflict, particularly in forested zones like Mau, also discourages community participation in reforestation efforts. In addition, climate variability, including prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall, reduces seedling survival rates. Despite these hurdles, the organization continue to mobilise faith communities around the spiritual and ecological importance of protecting their common home.

2000 Hectares hectares

The Mother Earth's Green corridor project aims to restore land in the Maragoli Highlands which is suffering from land degradation due to drought, erosion of the steep slopes, and overgrazing. The project assists natural regeneration through native tree planting and setting up exclosures to prevent livestock grazing. Improving biodiversity and connecting other important habitats such or exotic) species and climate change-induced biodiversity los these factors being inextricably linked with some or all of the other direct causes and in turn are driven by underlying causes. Key challenges include key challenges include increasing populations, globalisation and climate change have increased demand for land, while market forces have raised prices to levels unaffordable to many 3.balancing economic development with environmental protection, addressing climate change impacts, managing land degradation, overcoming financial and policy barriers, and fostering community participation.

20acres hectares

Involvement of communities and farmers. People are planting trees stopping soil erosion and using farming methods to protect their land. Having speaks out on the Environmental issues, encouraging leaders and the public to support policies that protect nature and restore land Geographical area country. Kenya Region. Turkana Climate Change effects, the unpredictable weather patterns droughts floods affects the restoration activities i.e tree planting. Land ownership issues that lead to local disputes which causes conflicts. Land restoration depends on donations and small grants which are not enough to meet.

214 acres hectares

Eco Centre, a faith-inspired environmental organization based in Kenya, is actively engaged in forest land restoration efforts aligned with ecological stewardship values. Over the past six years, the organization has planted more than 60,000 indigenous and climate-resilient tree species acros multiple landscapes in Kenya, with a primary focus on degraded forest ecosystems. Their current restoration work is concentrated in Karura Forest (Nairobi County), Kieni Forest (Nyeri County), and community-owned land in Kajiado and Machakos Counties. These initiatives are implemented in close collaboration with faith communities, local youth, womens groups, and conservation partners. In Karura Forest, the organization support biodiversity conservation through ecotourism-linked restoration, while in Kieni, their efforts aim to reforest water catchment areas critical for downstream livelihoods. Through their Faith for Forests campaign, the organization organize tree planting drives linked to spiritual calendar events (e.g., Lent and Ramadan), emphasizing the theological imperative to care for creation. The organization also engage churches, mosques, and temples in land stewardship education, tree nursery establishment, and protection of restored areas. Eco Centre is planning to scale up its work to include agroforestry models in Kiambu and Muranga Counties to enhance food security, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods. These initiatives are being mapped using GIS to monitor restoration impact over time. The organization is also exploring partnerships to expand their restoration efforts in dryland ecosystems in Northern Kenya, where the intersection of climate vulnerability and land degradation is acute. The organization believe that land restoration is not only an environmental responsibility but a sacred act of faith and intergenerational justice. As such, their programs are deeply rooted in community participation, local knowledge, and spiritual values that promote harmony between people and nature. Land tenure insecurity, especially on community or trust lands, often delays project implementation due to unclear ownership or overlapping claims. The organization also encounter low community awarenes about the importance of ecosystem restoration, which affects local buy-in and protection of restored areas. Climate variability, including prolonged droughts and erratic rainfall, threatens seedling survival and slows ecological recovery. Finally, competing land-use interests, such as charcoal production, urban expansion, or overgrazing, pose ongoing threats to restored sites.

25 Acres hectares

Their faith-based organization is actively engaged in land restoration efforts in Kenya, specifically within Soin-Sigowet Constituency, Kericho County. The organization is currently reclaiming degraded and underutilized lands through regenerative agriculture practices that align with their commitment to environmental stewardship and care for creation. Their primary intervention area is in Sondu, where the organization is working on converting abandoned and nutrient-depleted farmland into productive, ecologically balanced plots. These efforts focus on soil health restoration, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement. The organization uses methods such as organic composting, crop rotation, cover cropping, agroforestry, and minimal tillage to rebuild soil fertility and structure. The organization also integrate faith-based environmental education into their activities, encouraging local communities to view land restoration not just youth groups, and womens networks, the organization is fostering a culture of ecological responsibility. Their future plans include scaling these initiatives acros other parts of Kericho and neighboring counties through partnerships with like-minded organizations. The organization is also exploring how to integrate carbon sequestration tracking and ecological monitoring as part of their long-term restoration strategy. If selected for support or collaboration, the organization is eager to expand their reach and impact, contributing meaningfully to national and global land restoration targets. Additionally, land tenure insecurity, especially on communal or leased plots, limits long-term planning and investment in restoration. Climate variability, such as erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells, further complicates land management efforts and reduces restoration succes rates.

25,000 hectares hectares

The Western Wildlife Conservancies Association (WWCA) is currently engaged in supporting community-led and faith-linked restoration efforts acros the Western Kenya landscape, covering 14 counties including Busia, Turkana, Kakamega, Bungoma, and Siaya. These efforts are implemented through partnerships with local churches, mosques, and indigenous spiritual custodians who manage or influence acces to land with ecological and spiritual significance. One of their active initiatives is based at Muhondo Sanctuary in Port Victoria, Busia County, a 43.5-hectare mixed-use sanctuary influenced by faith and traditional conservation values. The organization is developing a restoration pilot there through assisted natural regeneration (ANR) and community education to combat biodiversity los and soil degradation. Plans are underway to scale up similar models in Turkana County, where the organization is working with interfaith networks to integrate indigenous spiritual practices into land care, focusing on sacred hills and dry river corridors. In addition, the organization is mapping faith-owned lands (such as church compounds, retreat centers, and sacred groves) acros their network to asses their restoration potential. Their upcoming goals include training religious leaders and youth in agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and spiritual-environmental storytelling as part of behavior change communication. The Faith4Land Masterclass presents an opportunity to strengthen their technical capacity, build partnerships, and craft an integrated land restoration strategy grounded in ecological, cultural, and faith-based values. Many religious institutions in their network own land but lack the expertise to implement effective restoration strategies such as agroforestry, soil conservation, or native species regeneration. In addition, land tenure uncertainties, particularly around communal or sacred lands, often delay or complicate implementation. Finally, there is a need for stronger interfaith coordination and integration of spiritual values into national and county-level restoration agendas.

250,000 hactares hectares

Am currently leading all agroforestry and assisted natural regeneration activities within the Global Evergreening Alliance's Restore Africa Program. The organization cordinates these activities in 5 counties in Kenya including Kwale, Kilifi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok and Migori counties. World Vision Kenya_Restore Africa Program's project hFaith based leaders and local opinion leaders at different levels. Faith leaders drive the agenda of farming God's ways enabling agriculture that does not jeopardise the environment for future generations. Key challenges include key challenges include the key challenges the organization is facing is management of data related to restoration activities.

2550HA hectares

Their faith-inspired initiative, rooted in environmental stewardship and sustainable development, is currently engaged in several land restoration activities (2550Ha) in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. These efforts are aligned with their belief in caring for creation and restoring degraded ecosystems for present and future generations. The organization is implementing the AfricaCarbonCoin project an innovative, blockchain and AI-driven platform to incentivize and monitor community-based land restoration, agroforestry, and climate-smart agriculture. This project quantifies and tokenizes carbon sequestration from reforested and restored lands, providing local farmers with acces to carbon credit markets, thus enhancing both livelihoods and ecosystem health. In parallel, the organization is running a cassava seed multiplication and farming project in arid and semi-arid areas of Taita Taveta. This initiative provides clean, disease-free, and drought-tolerant cassava varieties, promoting food security, soil stabilization, and economic resilience among vulnerable rural communities. Additionally, the organization has established regenerative agriculture and agroforestry programs in Mwatate and Kasighau. These focus on reintroducing indigenous tree species, using sustainable land management practices, and integrating fruit trees and nitrogen-fixing plants into farmlands. This not only restores degraded soils but also supports biodiversity and long-term productivity. Through these integrated programs, their organization demonstrates its commitment to healing the land, uplifting communities, and contributing to global efforts in combating climate change and biodiversity los. The organization remain open to scaling these models acros East Africa in partnership with like-minded faith organizations and land restoration movements. While the Africacarboncoin platform aims to unlock carbon finance, technical literacy and awarenes among local farmers remain low, slowing adoption. Secondly, land tenure insecurity and unclear land ownership rights create conflicts and discourage long-term investment in restoration. Moreover, climate variability, including erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts, affects crop survival and reforestation efforts.

27 -Three Villages hectares

In the New Lion Film Project ,the organization is currently sharing stories from unheard voices and restoration champions through storytelling ,demonstrating how the cultural indigenous knowledge is a crucial tool in land restoration , a crucial tool in shaping climate and biodiversity policies. Through research ,the organization has been working closely with the grassroot voices on land management policies and creating frameworks that could safeguard the rights and ownership of the lands. Indigenous territories are under threats of land grabbing ,evacuation due to carbon credits projects.With no proper consultation ,vast tracks of land are losing in hand of companies ,corporates and political powers.

28ha hectares

In 2022, the organization restored 8ha of Kwa Kamba community forest in Emali Kenya. This wthe project is ongoing and the organization is able to monitor progres together with the youth in the community. This also enhances the role of youth in restoration. In 2024 to date, the organization is working on Muliluni community forest at Kibwezi Kenya. This forest is a community landscape that was once rich in ecology. Since February 2024, the organization has restored 28ha of the community forest and hope to extend this to other parts of the community. There is so much progres and innovations are coming up to sort local problems such as pest control. It has been discovered that neem controls termite. This was exciting since termites have heavy presence in the area due to aridity. Jumuisha records a survival rate of 72 per cent, and this is highly due to the community commitment to restore the forest landscape as well the organization devised mechanisms using indigenous knowledge to curb the issue. Termite control using neem tree has been very effective. The organization is certain that with more innovations, communities can solve local issues as they emerge during restoration processes.

3 Acres hectares

Their faith-based environmental initiative is actively engaged in land restoration within the Tsavo Conservation Area, the largest conservation area in Kenya, spanning over 22,000 square kilometers. Their work focuses in Taita Taveta County, where the organization partner with local churches and schools to establish indigenous fruit tree orchards inspired by the Miyawaki method. Each orchard consists of approximately 200 native fruit trees planted on idle church and school lands, which the organization manage and steward as biodiversity and healing hubs. Since the projects inception in May 2025, the organization has established 5 orchards with support from Youth for Climate and Youth for Nature. Through these orchards, the organization has engaged over 100 youth from faith-based youth groups and environmental clubs. By the end of the current project phase in May 2027, the organization aim to have established 100 orchards, reaching more than 4,000 young people acros faith communities. These orchards serve as vital ecological restoration sites that enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and provide sustainable fruit yields, while fostering community stewardship rooted in faith values. Looking ahead, the organization aim to restore up to 10,000 acres of faith-based and faith community lands within the next seven years. This will be achieved through formalized co-restoration agreements with local faith organizations, enabling sustainable land management and conservation at scale. Their current funders, Youth for Climate and Youth for Nature, are also supporting the development of a resource center within the project area. This center will serve training, and community engagement on environmental conservation and sustainable land management. The organization is committed to continuing and scaling up their restoration efforts beyond 2027 through ongoing fundraising and partnership-building, with the goal of expanding the network of biodiversity and healing hubs within the Tsavo region and beyond. Additionally, environmental factors such as droughts and unpredictable weather patterns in the Tsavo region pose risks to tree survival and ecosystem recovery. Finally, ensuring ongoing community engagement and balancing diverse stakeholder priorities requires continuous effort to maintain trust and collaboration.

3 acres hectares

Their organization, Women in Climate Smart and Food Security, is currently initiating land restoration activities on their 3-acre farm located in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya. In response, the organization is integrating climate-smart agriculture and agroecological methods to restore soil fertility, prevent erosion, and improve water retention. Current efforts include composting organic waste to build healthy soils, planting cover crops to reduce erosion, practicing crop rotation, and integrating indigenous trees and shrubs for windbreaks and biodiversity. The organization is also piloting a small-scale agroforestry model that combines fruit trees, vegetables, and legumes to enhance both ecological health and household nutrition. Planned restoration activities include scaling up their tree planting campaign acros community farms and church compounds within Kajiado North, particularly in Ngong and Ole Polos. Through partnerships with faith groups, schools, and women's cooperatives, the organization aim to restore degraded communal plots and support rainwater harvesting infrastructure. The organization strongly believe in the role of faith-based leadership in environmental stewardship. Therefore, the organization is mobilizing local churches and religious leaders to integrate land care into faith teachings, encourage tree planting during congregational events, and dedicate sections of church land for restoration and demonstration purposes. These efforts not only support environmental restoration but also create livelihood opportunities, strengthen food security, and promote ecological justice in alignment with their faith values. Additionally, there is a knowledge gap among some community members regarding sustainable practices, making continuous training and engagement essential but resource-intensive. Land tenure issues also arise, especially when working on communal or faith-owned plots, affecting long-term restoration planning.

3 Acres hectares

Their organization, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Franciscans Africa (JPIC-FA) has led impactful efforts in land restoration of land in Isinya, Kajiado County in Kenya by: Establishing the Laudato Si Community Center to train locals in agroecology, organic farming, which is a sustainable farming methods that work with nature and water conservation and management through proper water storage and drip irrigation, Building a greenhouse, demo farm, and zero-grazing unit to promote sustainable agriculture, Trained over 200 women from Maasai villages in kitchen gardening and climate-smart farming and, Encouraged tree planting, beadwork, and small businesses to reduce reliance on livestock.

30 acres hectares

There are many faith traditions that advocate for caring for the Earth and this aligns with Vincentian Retreat Centre's values and mission in life. The organization believes restoring ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity and Addres climate changes can lead to healthier communities and a sustainable future. Key challenges include key challenges include integration of faith and environmental stewardship, policy and regulatory barriers etc.

3500 acres hectares

Their church membership, have expressed great desire to plant trees in all their churches, schools, health facilities, and water catchment areas in community areas where their congregations resides. In the last 3 years through Friends of Conservation an Organization The organization heads in Kenya the organization planted 5800 tree seedlings in these areas, and the organization wish to plant more in the next 5 years. Climate change. Key challenges include key challenges include 1.lack of awarenes among their members.

4 hectares hectares

Church of God of Prophecy has been involved in reafforestation activities in small scale, by raising seedlings for indigenous trees and plants, through their youth department in their church, the organization run and manage tree nursery where the organization raise seedlings for sale, and the organization also distribute for free to the community and to schools around for free. This is aimed at restoring vegetation cover in Aedo Village, Kanyamkago west in Uriri Sub. County, Migori county, Nyanza in Kenya. The organization is also involved in educative programs, on land restoration and vegetation cover, this the organization do in the learning institutions self-help groups/community groups and societies within their community. Their plans are to expand their work through partnerships and with availability of resources to be able to donate at least twenty thousand seedlings to the community per year, and the organization would wish to reach out to at least fifty schools per year, where the organization offer basic training to the youth on the needs to restore the vegetation cover and land restoration programs for a sustainable future.

40000, Hectares hectares

After attend March Agroecology coalition in Nairobi The organization justs learned alot about restoration project and new methods As kisii conjunction of farmers The organization learneds that how to restore though using local methods to avoid using chemical fertilizer Their new innovation is by using bocashi fertilizer, organic from chicken and biochar This is most the organization using by restoration Land management restoration faces several key challenges including funding limitations, selecting suitable sites, addressing social and environmental complexities, and ensuring long-term commitment. Other significant hurdles include climate change impacts, lack of knowledge and expertise, and the need for effective monitoring and evaluation.

41 hectares hectares

Current Engagement in Land Restoration Transafric Merchants, working in close partnership with the Catholic Church in Kenya, is actively engaged in faith-led environmental initiatives with a strong focus on land restoration. Currently, the organization is implementing land rehabilitation and ecological transformation projects in Tharaka Nithi County, located in the eastern region of Kenya. Their restoration work is taking place on two separate sites, collectively covering approximately 41 hectares of land, which The organization personallys own. These sites were previously semi-arid, underutilized, and threatened by soil degradation and deforestation. The organization has embarked on a holistic restoration model that includes: 1.Reforestation. Including mulching, composting, and cover cropping 5.Faith-based community mobilization through parishes and church groups Their goal is to turn these parcels of land into vibrant, green sanctuaries that serve both environmental and spiritual purposes providing educational platforms, restoring biodiversity, and offering reflective eco-prayer spaces for the community. In partnership with local Catholic leaders, the organization is also piloting training programs for church-based youth and womens groups to equip them with practical land care and restoration skills. In one part of the land the organization has already donated where a Catholic parish church and a faithbased primary schools have been built The organization believe that their land is a sacred trust, and the organization is committed to restoring it through faith-driven action that reflects responsible stewardship, intergenerational justice, and hope. The Faith4Land Masterclass presents a unique opportunity to strengthen and scale their impact through global collaboration and shared learning. Additionally, there is a gap in local technical knowledge on ecological restoration among community members, and resistance to change from traditional land-use practices.

5 acres hectares

The organization is actively engaged in community-based environmental work with a strong focus on landscape restoration, indigenous knowledge integration, and nature-based solutions. Their flagship restoration initiative is the Nungabay Restoration Project, located in Ngungani, Kitui County, in Kenyas arid southeast. The project is situated on a 5-acre parcel of land and aims to transform degraded land into a living demonstration site for dryland restoration, sustainable agroecology, and youth-led climate action. The work involves establishing a native tree nursery, promoting seed collection from local tree species, creating a small herbarium for community education, and training local youth to shift from extractive livelihoods like stone harvesting to ecosystem regeneration and environmental stewardship. Nungabay is envisioned with restoration techniques tailored to semi-arid conditions and aligned with traditional ecological knowledge. In parallel, Windward Communications is also leading a capstone research initiative in Lamu County along Kenyas coast, focusing on community-driven mangrove restoration and locally led climate adaptation. This work builds on Windward Communications's postgraduate research at Yale University and is centred on enhancing the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities through inclusive, culturally grounded restoration models. The project highlights the intersection of ecological restoration and disaster risk reduction, particularly in climate-vulnerable coastal areas. Together, these initiatives reflect a holistic approach to restoration, spanning both dryland and coastal ecosystems, and draw on the power of communication to mobilize local action, shift mindsets, and influence policy. The organization is open to collaboration with faith-based organizations, local communities, and technical partners who share a vision for restoring creation and healing the land. Many local livelihoods rely on extractive practices such as charcoal burning and stone collection, which degrade the land. Shifting these mindsets requires continuous education and trust-building. Climate variability also poses a significant threat. Unpredictable rainfall patterns in Kitui and tidal impacts in Lamu often disrupt restoration timelines and survival rates of seedlings. Land tenure uncertainties sometimes complicate planning, especially when engaging youth and women in long-term land use strategies.

5 Acres hectares

Kimajani Green Afrique, a community organization that is well routed environmental initiative, has launched a land restoration program titled "Plant a Tree, Feed a Child" aimed at greening institutions and improving food security. Their pilot project began in Kenya, within Elgeyo Marakwet County, specifically at Liter Primary Schoolan area heavily affected by recurrent flooding and inter-community conflict, particularly cattle rustling between the Pokot and Marakwet communities. In 2023, catastrophic floods led to the destruction of homes, the local police station, school infrastructure, crops, and trees, claiming several lives and displacing families. Recognizing the urgent need for ecological and social healing, the organization partnered with the local community and school to rehabilitate the land and promote peace through shared restoration work. The organization planted 1,000 fruit trees and established seven varieties of vegetables within the school compound. To ensure sustainable production, especially during dry periods, the organization installed a drip irrigation system. The trees not only contribute to reforestation and carbon sequestration but also support nutrition and income generation for the school and surrounding households. Their program combines environmental stewardship with compassion-driven action inspired by spiritual growth, aiming to restore degraded ecosystems while caring for vulnerable children and families. Building on this succes, the organization plan to expand to other conflict-prone and environmentally degraded areas within the North Rift region, particularly in the Cherangany landscape, where the organization is also working to restore wetlands and plant indigenous trees. Land tenure insecurity and unclear ownership often delay or complicate restoration efforts. Community engagement, while essential, can be slowed by competing land-use needs such as agriculture or grazing. Finally, navigating regulatory frameworks and aligning with national policies can be time-consuming, impacting project timelines and resource allocation.

5 hectares hectares

Last month the organization were involved in environmental awarenes campaign. The organization planted trees, collected plastics and cleaned rivers and sewages. That day it was drizzling but nevertheles the organization managed to clean up the area. Key challenges include key challenges include this happened in a town called gathima in utawala nairobi kenya the organization had a challenge of weather.

50 acres hectares

The planned land restoration activities target degraded sites in Nairobi's Kayole and Embakasi areas as well as parts of Katani in Machakos. These sites have suffered extensive environmental degradation due to years of unregulated sand and ballast extraction, leaving behind gaping pits, safety hazards and unproductive land. The planned activity aims to restore ecological balance and enhance community livelihoods through faith-based environmental action. The intervention is intended to pool together collaborative efforts with local churches, community groups and county government departments. Key activities include backfilling shallow pits, planting over 5000 indigenous and fruits trees, introducing climate-smart agroforestry practices and establishing green zones for community recreation. Youth and women's groups will be trained on sustainable land use, composting and micro-irrigation using harvested rainwater. This activity is part of KINEA's broader "Faith to Earth " initiative which aligns spiritual stewardship with environmental restoration. Environmental public education forums will accompany the physical restoration work to inspire behavioural change and land ethics. Monitoring is intended to be conducted quarterly and succes will be measured through vegetation regrowth, soil stability and community uptake of conservation practices. Additionally, climate change impacts such as erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts slow down reforestation and soil recovery. Finally, insecure land tenure in informal settlements discourage long term stewardship among communities.

50 hectares hectares

Christian Foundation Fellowship Migori, Kenya is currently involved in a collaborative land restoration initiative with Gloryca International College, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and the Kenya Forestry Service (KFS) in Migori County, Kenya. Since 2024, the church has planted 100 indigenous trees acros church grounds, college grounds and surrounding community spaces. This is part of a broader goal to plant 300 trees by 2026, focusing on native species that promote ecological health and biodiversity. With support and guidance from KFS, the organization is ensuring that tree selection, planting techniques, and long-term care are aligned with national reforestation strategies. These efforts not only addres environmental degradation but also serve involving students, church youth groups, and community members in conservation trainings and climate awarenes. During the activities, the church integrates faith-based values with environmental stewardship teaching spiritual principles of creation care through practical actions like tree planting, soil preservation. KFS and agricultural technical experts, have supported with improve seedling survival rates, and promoting sustainable practices. This project reflects their deep commitment to healing the land and the organization is excited to replicate this model acros other faith networks. Encroachment by neighboring communities remains a persistent issue, disrupting tree growth and soil conservation due to unclear boundaries and competition for land. Many residents lack awarenes of the ecological and economic benefits of restoration, resulting in minimal community participation.

50,416.7 hectares hectares

A Rocha Kenya is registered under the Kenyan law, with their main offices in Watamu, along the Kenyan Coast. Their mission is to conserve and restore threatened habitats and biodiversity. The organization is committed to practical biodiversity conservation through scientific research, environmental education, and sustainable community-based conservation programs. Most of their projects are within the Coast province, Kilifi County. The organization is working in several sites, some managed by the government as national reserves, national parks as well as reserves and private properties owned by A Rocha Kenya. Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, an important national park and reserve is biodiversity hotspot under Kenya Forest Services. It is the largest site the organization has been working for the last 20 years. Adjacent is Mida Creek, another reserve offering breeding ground for many IUCN threatened fish and rays. The organization is working with the communities around these sites in raising tree nurseries and seedlings to grow them in the affected areas. The organization also infuse Biblical principles on the role of Christians in caring for creation. The organization can relate communitys actions and their effects on land. A Rocha Dakatcha Nature Reserve (ARDNR), a land owned and managed by A Rocha Kenya, is part of the Dakatcha Woodland Key Biodiversity Area. While it still hosts endemic and threatened species, its habitats have been hammered. ARK is working with the communities in FMR and Farming Gods Way. ARK recently got 3-year restoration grant from Franklinia Fondation to raise and grow native threatened trees species in ARDNR and surroundings. The organization is working with the locals, from gathering their indigenous conservation knowledge, trees nursery training and establishment to tree growing. Restoration requires robust knowledge and skills to adapt to changing scenarios like climate change. The organization do not consider ourselves very well versed and the organization know the organization need more training to full support their restoration agenda. Funding is not easy to get. The herders from the neighbouring communities have started flocking to the reserve to graze their camels, cows, goats, and sheep. The reserve is usual among the remaining patches with some green pastures. Dakatcha KBA still experiences high rates of destruction especial for charcoal burning. The biggest trees are logged, burnt and charcoal ferried to neighbouring towns such as Malindi and Mombasa. Unreliable rainfall patterns continue to corner some restoration programs.

500 acres. hectares

The organization intend to start to land reclamation activities by Growing trees in various land owned by Anglican church in the various Diocese. The organization also intend to start reclamation of the ecosystem within the coastal regions. The organization is also working with the restoration of forests. The organization has also been creating prayer Gardens in various Dioceses. Resources. Corruption. This affect reclamation activities in various. Because of Greed , some leaders will stand on the way of Major reclamation activities. People are also not fully bought into the importance of reclamation. There is a greater need for sensitisation. Some of the areas are semi arid areas which make it hard for reclamation efforts. People have not embraced the idea of making Data driven relation. It is a gap that if close will catalyse the efforts.

500Acres hectares

Ahadi Achievers Empowerment CBO is doing ecosystem restoration through reforestation and agroforestry in Kenya, Makueni county, Kiteta/Kisau Ward. Their total target is 500acres. Their primary planting site is the Utuneni forest catchment which is government owned but the organization has adopted it through the local Kenya Forest Service and local government administrators. In addition, the organization plant trees in individual farms and public spaces (schools, churches, government institutions). Their approach is community based whereby the organization mobilize communities to take charge of their climate mitigation activities and to own the proces through environment conservation and restoration. The organization has thus trained at least 100 Ecosystem restoration champions out of which 50 are clergy members and church elders empowered to lead the way in environmental regeneration. Through the church catchment the organization has managed to directly reach more than 3,000 farmers out of which 55% are women. Moreover, at least 100,000 tree seedlings have been planted out of which 40,000 have been planted directly in church compounds. The organization promote drought resistant tree species that are good for shade and of high foliage so as to support apiculture for economic empowerment. Their tag line Gen Zs na miti (Youths in conservation) has on boarded youth groups in the affiliate churches to adopt restoration and lead tree planting initiatives. The clergy and youths assist in hale digging, tree planting, manuring and supplemental watering during dry spells. The tree seedlings are sourced locally from the women and youth owned community nurseries. The churches work very closely with primary and secondary schools. Through the good working relationship 12 Ecosystem restoration clubs focusing on youths have been established and focus in engaging student to nurture environmental enthusiasm among young learners. The organization leave no one behind. The organization intend to upscale the model to reach more communities in both Makueni county and beyond. Damage by freelance livestock; the adopted forest is not fenced thus frequent attacks on tree seedlings are experienced, the same case is experienced where church compounds are not fenced. Low knowledge on propagation of some tree species like melia and bamboo; seeds for some species are hardly accessible /available.

500ha hectares

Their organization is in partnership with the University of Nairobi and has signed an MOU to manage and restore over 500ha of Land at Kitui County in Kenya,which will include working with neighbouring communities to assist them in restoration of their farmlands Their key problem is funding. The organization also need to support the communities in raising seedlings for on farm restoration as well supply their site with high quality seedlings. Key challenges include key challenges include while the organization has signed an mou to implement the project, financing is a challenge because the organization need to establish tree nurseries within the region which includes fruit trees.

50hectares hectares

Their faith based organization organization it's also a Medical Facility providing both Inpatient and Outpatient Medical services, it's rooted in Catholic social teachings and stewardship values, is increasingly engaged in environmental restoration efforts as part of their mission to care for creation. Currently, the organization is initiating land restoration activities in Rift Valley Region, Kenya, specifically focusing on degraded lands in Nakuru and Narok counties. Their most active initiative is a community-driven tree planting and soil conservation project on church-owned land and adjacent community spaces in Barut, Narok, Eburru and Salgaa. This effort is a collaboration between the local parish's Family Life and Youth ministries, where members are mobilized to plant indigenous trees, prevent soil erosion through terracing, and promote agroforestry among nearby farmers. This work is complemented by spiritual formation sessions that teach the theological basis for ecological care, based on Laudato Si. Additionally, the organization is in the planning stages of launching a faith-led eco-park on underutilized land in Molo, aimed at restoring biodiversity and offering a reflective space for faith-based environmental education. While their current projects are modest in scale, the organization is deeply committed to scaling up their impact through partnerships and learning opportunities such as this master clas. The organization believe faith communities can be powerful agents of environmental transformation, especially when land restoration is tied to livelihoods, spiritual growth, and community resilience. If selected, The organization also face low community awarenes and participation, as some local populations prioritize short-term land use over long-term sustainability, often due to economic pressures. Additionally, climate-related risks such as prolonged droughts affect tree survival and soil productivity.

600 ha hectares

In Kenya the organization is working with diverse community groups spread within 13 counties. These represent Christians who are the majority as well as some Muslim community in the northern part of Kenya. The organization manages and coordinate 16 community based groups. Their restoration approach is community-led. Through carrying out baseline surveys and radical listening, the community voice is heard, priorities and goals set collectively. The community takes centre stage in implementation thus creating community ownership. The organization also promote gender and social inclusion ensuring that equity is promoted, encouraging the women, youth and marginalised groups participation and ensuring that everyone benefits from the restoration project. Their areas of focus are restoring forest lands, promoting agro-forestry in community and private lands through planting high value fruit trees, establishing woodlots to ease pressure from the forests and introducing alternative livelihood activities like bee keeping, kitchen gardens and eco-stoves for short-term project gains. For this training interest the organization will focus on West Pokot county of Kenya, Sigor sub-county. The landscapes here are very degraded due to community over reliance on forest wood products. Project will establish tree seedlings nurseries, grow trees in the forest and on community farms as well as do trainings on alternative livelihoods while promoting gender and social equity. Low capacity on tree nurseries establishment and seed storage. Community over-reliance on forest tree products.

7.5 hectares hectares

Their faith organization is currently engaged in small-scale but growing land restoration efforts, primarily within Kisumu County, Kenya. These efforts focus on church-owned lands and surrounding community spaces, where the organization has initiated tree planting drives, soil conservation sensitization, and education on sustainable land use among congregants. Specifically, the organization has begun restoration activities in areas such as Kajulu and Nyahera, where some of their churches hold land. Through local church leadership, the organization mobilize congregationsespecially youth and women's groupsto participate in these initiatives The organization is exploring partnerships, training opportunities, and sustainable methods such as agroforestry, organic farming, and indigenous species reforestation. The Faith4Land Masterclass presents an ideal platform to enhance their technical capacity, develop a structured restoration plan, and align their spiritual mission with ecological action. The organization is deeply committed to expanding this work and becoming a model for other faith communities in the region. Their long-term vision is to rehabilitate degraded land under their care, promote sustainable livelihoods, and build environmental awarenes within their faith network. While the intention to care for the land is strong, there is a gap in skills needed to implement practices like agroforestry, soil conservation, or effective reforestation. Lastly, there is a need for greater awarenes within the faith community on the spiritual and ecological importance of land stewardship, which the organization is working to addres through preaching, education, and community engagement.

700 acres hectares

Biochar making from invasive shrub called prosopis jutiflora in Tana River delta along the Kenyan coastline. This will pave way to the establishment of agroecological corridors which will entail planting of cashew nuts, indigenous trees, carbon sinks and soil regeneration using nature based solutions. In Busia county, western part of Kenya, the organization is working to convert 36,000 tonnes of bagasse into biochar and bio fertilizers. The idea is to support 3500 small holder farmers annually regenerate soils, adopt agroforestry and contribute towards decarbonization of farming. This is a joint venture, bringing together County government of Busia, Kenya Ecosystems Restoration Alliance and Stockholm Environmental Institute. Technology to make biochar not only in a scalable way, but also in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

8 acres hectares

Currently ACWECA is engaged in a sustainability effort through the Sisters Blended Value Project that helps Sisters utilize idle land, as well as make maximum use of the used land, and to reimagine a society where land is well used and restored for future generations. ACWECA would like to work with national and regional bodies working on the restoration of land in this region and beyond. Through their Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation program, the organization is planning advocacy action and education sessions on the integrity of creation and their interconnectednes with creation. Key challenges include key challenges include inadequate knowledge and skills on land utilization and management.

The organization already began to plant trees and are putting up aseebed of more trees that will later be distributed for free to other faith organisations and even to individuals who own land.Through planting of this trees the organization will be able to secure the soil from erosion,have plenty of rains hence more of food production,the trees also will act as wind breakers.When they are fully grown,they will be used to produce timber even working equipments such as jembes,pangas,spades,pay wages,hold educational meetings,print educational materials,facilitation,etc Hostility from the public Some members of the public are involved in illegal tree cutting, insist on incentives before attending any meetings,discourage others by giving false information of their initiatives/undertaking etc.

Their faith-based youth network under the Kenya Red Cros Society Muranga County Branch is actively exploring sustainable land restoration initiatives inspired by their commitment to stewardship and community resilience. While the organization is in the early stages, the organization has initiated consultations with faith leaders, youth members, and local agricultural extension officers to develop a plan for restoring a piece of underutilized church-owned land in Kariua Ward, Muranga County (Central Kenya). The organization aim to implement an agroecological model combining indigenous tree planting, agroforestry with fruit trees, and soil regeneration using organic composting methods. This site, currently degraded due to past overgrazing, has high potential for ecological renewal and community demonstration. In partnership with local churches and mosques, the organization has also begun mapping faith-owned lands in Kandara and Kigumo sub-counties that could be included in a wider restoration strategy. These efforts are aligned with their spiritual values of environmental justice and creation care, recognizing land mobilize community congregations, and acces relevant partnerships and funding to scale up this vision. This masterclas offers a timely opportunity to ground their emerging initiatives in proven restoration practices while drawing inspiration from other global faith communities. Additionally, there is low awarenes among congregants about the role of faith in environmental stewardship, which affects community mobilization. Finally, land tenure uncertaintiesespecially in cases where church land is communally heldcomplicate project implementation and external support.

Currently, their faith organization, Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM), does not have a formal land restoration program. However, there is growing awarenes within their Womens Ministry and broader congregation on the importance of environmental stewardship. Citam has been involved in organizing small-scale clean-up drives and tree planting activities within and around the church compound in Nairobi County. The organization is particularly interested in starting faith-led land restoration work on the small parcels of land owned by the churchspaces that can be transformed into green, educational, and spiritually enriching environments. Their goal is to mobilize the congregation, especially women and youth, around sustainable practices such as tree planting, composting, water conservation, and nurturing sacred green spaces that inspire both faith and environmental responsibility. Their vision is to begin in Nairobi and expand into other CITAM branches acros Kenya, engaging their church networks and community partners to contribute to broader restoration goals. While there is interest among faith leaders and congregants, many are unsure where to begin or how to align land use with both spiritual and ecological goals.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference,Young Leaders Association (YOLA), Kenya hfaith-based environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment. Under Seventh-day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference,Young Leaders Association (YOLA), Kenya's direction, their church has made land restoration a central component of their mission, fusing ecological responsibility with spiritual principles. The organization is currently working on community awarenes campaigns and tree planting projects in Kiambu County, especially in the Mawega and Githunguri areas. Partnerships with neighborhood youth organizations, schools, and county government initiatives help to support these initiatives. In addition to planting more than 2,000 trees on church property and 150,000 in public areas, the organization is also setting up a model church-based tree nursery to provide local congregations and schools with native seedlings. Additionally, the organization started the Mawega Avocado Initiative, a youth-led land restoration and sustainable agriculture campaign that encourages agroforestry among rural youth, through the Young Leaders Association (YOLA), which The organization foundeds and currently chair. More than 10,000 households in central Kenya have received training from this project on regenerative farming methods, biodiversity, and soil restoration. Seventh-day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference,Young Leaders Association (YOLA), Kenya's dual responsibilities Seventh-day Adventist Church Central Kenya Conference,Young Leaders Association (YOLA), Kenya is committed to extending this model both regionally and nationally. Even though the organization is passionate about and actively involved in land restoration through the Young Leaders Association (YOLA) and Calvary SDA Church, there are a number of significant obstacles to sustainable land management. Youth participation is frequently impeded by economic hardships and conflicting livelihood demands, and many rural communities lack knowledge or training on climate-smart practices. Their dedication is unwavering in the face of these obstacles, and the organization keep looking for collaborations to increase their capacity, broaden their initiatives like the Mawega Avocado Initiative, and spur a movement for land restoration based on values in Kenya and elsewhere.

Since 2018, the Church in Kenya has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship through a bold initiative: to plant 15 million trees in support of the Government of Kenyas national target of 15 billion trees by. As of today, the organization has planted over 7 million trees acros their 41 dioceses, a testament to their commitment to creation care, the restoration of degraded landscapes, and the mitigation of climate change impacts, especially in grassroots communities where the effects are felt most severely. To deepen their impact, the organization launched the One Tree, One Student campaign acros their 4,500 sponsored schools. This initiative seeks to offset the estimated 1.3 million tonnes of firewood used annually to prepare meals for their students. By integrating tree planting into the life of each student, the organization not only restore the environment but also instill a culture of responsibility and ecological awarenes. Additionally, their Plant Trees According to Your Age campaign has gained significant momentum, encouraging individuals to match their age with the number of trees planted, a simple way to personalize climate action and foster generational responsibility. The organization also encourage their churches to integrate tree planting into the rhythm of sacramental and community life during baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and even burials. These sacred moments become opportunities not only to mark spiritual milestones but also to leave a lasting legacy on the land. In Anglican Church of Kenya's culture, there is a wise saying: Leaders are buried under a shade. It speaks to the kind of life that offers shelter, wisdom, and legacy. Tracking tree survival rates and measuring long-term impact remains a complex task acros their 41 dioceses. Additionally, the organization face slow uptake of tree growing, especially in areas where awarenes or immediate incentives are lacking. Another major hurdle is ensuring the right tree species are matched to the right ecological zones, as mistakes in this area can undermine restoration efforts. Finally, while youth are central to their mission, creating sustainable green jobs, especially in tree nursery development, planting, and care requires strategic investment and support.

Don Bosco Development Outreach Network (DBDON) has developed a 5-Year Integral Ecology Plan for the Salesians of Don Bosco in Kenyaa Catholic religious congregation engaged in education and youth development. The plan includes six pillars: Energy Management, Carbon Management, Water Management, Waste Management, Sustainable Agriculture (with land and soil restoration), and Eco-Education & Spirituality. DBDON is leading implementation acros 17 Don Bosco institutions, which collectively steward over 400 acres of land. Some sites are actively cultivated, while others remain underutilised, particularly in semi-arid regions such as Turkana and Marsabit. The plan aims to restore degraded land, promote food security, and empower youth through sustainable practices. In Embu County, the AITeC Agricultural Innovation Centre hosts a 6-acre training and demonstration farm equipped with drip and sprinkler irrigation, greenhouses, and orchards. A 13-hectare expansion zone is planned for open-field production. Trainees learn climate-smart techniques, animal husbandry, and agri-entrepreneurship. In Embu also, Salesians offer a Diploma level training in agriculture which integrates methods of organic farming. A similar school is planned to be opened in Ndere (Siaya) by. In Kakuma Refugee Camp, Don Bosco provides agricultural training for refugee and host youth, including poultry, beekeeping, greenhouse cultivation, and fish farming. Despite the harsh climate, the project uses borehole water and drip irrigation to sustain production and restore degraded land. In Nzaikoni (Machakos) and Kabazi (Nakuru), youth agroforestry initiatives focus on avocado and macadamia farming. Young people are trained in seedling propagation, orchard care, and cooperative-based green enterprise. These tree-planting efforts contribute to long-term land restoration and climate resilience. Expansion is planned in Kitale, Meru, and Makuyu. Through these programmes, Don Bosco Kenya is combining land restoration with youth formation, ecological responsibility, and community developmentguided by faith and evidence-based practice. First, many of their institutions lack the technical capacity for climate-smart agriculture or ecological restorationrequiring ongoing training and mentorship. While their Integral Ecology Plan offers a comprehensive roadmap, translating it into action acros 17 diverse locations requires stronger local ownership, consistent monitoring, and donor engagement. Finally, balancing pastoral, educational, and agricultural uses of land calls for careful planning and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure sustainability is not sidelined by short-term needs.

The Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, Catholic Justice and Peace Department is actively engaged in faith based land restoration programs acros Vihiga and Kakamega Counties.Key initiatives include the rehabilitation of the degraded Maragoli Hills Forest through a formal MOU with Vihiga County Government.The organization has adopted 10 hectares for restoration;establishing a community tree nursery to raise indigenious tree seedlings and trained 24 community members in nursery operations,enterprenuership and sustainabilty. The organization is also restoring 5 hectares within the Tropical Rainforest Satellite tree nurseries are operational at Mukumu Model tree nursery,St.Monica Sec. School,Lubao,Lumakanda Parish,Friends Primary school,Ideleri and Gilwadzi Nursery near Maragoli Hills. The organization is planning to expand the tree nurseries to the 10 deaneries of the entire Diocese.

The Church has a commitment to plant and grow 10 (Ten) Million trees on its land and encouraging members to do so in their land acros nation. Key challenges include key challenges include there is still to be a structure to coordinate the efforts that are going on and the inadequate awarenes of how to proceed besides lack of adequate resourcing for the efforts.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Hill Farm has been practicing some of the globally recommended strategies in land restorations which include:. Conservation Agriculture. Wetlands conservation. Mapping and water pockets upgrades. Reafforestation with different species of trees including fruit trees. Key challenges include key challenges include plan in progres on identified 200 acres to develop regenerative ecosystem programs at the moment their only major challenge to mobilize adequate resources to train, higher capacity and implement the clear strategies as outlined above.

Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK) was leading Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK)'s Church members in tree planting, when the Government of Kenya initiated tree planing exercise nationally. The organization coordinateds Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK)'s Church members and taught environmental stewardship which encouraged their members to participate in such exercise. Since Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK) is stationed in Nairobi, The organization dids coordinate from Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK)'s station and moved to Narok county for the event. The Church has not come out strongly to educate and train their members to know that their environment is under their care. Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK) is among the people who came up with the term, environmental stewardship to educate their congregations to understand their Biblical role in managing their environment. As a member of Faith for Earth. Inter religious council of Kenya (IRCK) has participated in workshops to develop guidelines and training materials to mitigate the gaps.

The organization joined in planting trees last year at Konza city to mitigate climate change as another form of peace building. This will be an annual event set to influence more faith based approach in taking care of the environment as prescribed in the bible. The faith based organisations have been inactive in restoring the environment but this idea will bring significant changes through being custodians by promoting individual responsibility in conservation. Key challenges include key challenges include political interference and inadequate knowledge on the subject matter.

There's an ongoing planning for the restoration of Gwassi hills forest located in Suba South, Homabay County Kenya. The ongoing restoration of Kwale mine sites guided in Kwale County Kenya guided by NEMA given the mandate to set and guide on environmental standards on behalf of the general public. Historical land degradation that are enormous and requires more funds to facilitate the restoration activities. Key challenges include key challenges include key challenges include the key challenges in managing sustainable land restoration is on the land ownership that leads to uncontrolled land clearance, climate change facilitating erosion agents.

Their faith-inspired environmental initiative is currently engaged in a community-led land restoration project in Arbaqenraso, a highly degraded rangeland area in Wajir County, Northern Kenya. The project focuses on reversing land degradation through assisted natural regeneration (ANR), controlled grazing, and afforestation using drought-tolerant native species such as Acacia senegal, Acacia tortilis, and Boscia coriacea. It also involves environmental education and spiritual mobilization through local mosques to shift community attitudes toward sustainable resource use. By 2030, the organization aim to restore at least 60% vegetation cover on targeted plots, reduce charcoal dependence by 40% through awarenes campaigns, and train at least 200 community membersincluding faith leaders, women, and youthas restoration champions. The initiative is led by EcoAdapt Consulting Group and leverages existing community structures, religious networks, and partnerships with local and national institutions. It is being implemented in close coordination with the Wajir County Government, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), and other development stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and policy support. This project is grounded in Islamic values of environmental stewardship, which encourage the protection and care of the Earth the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good. (Quran 7:56). This verse inspires their work to rehabilitate degraded rangelands and promote ecological justice through faith-based engagement and sustainable land practices. The project timeline is clearly set from 2025 to 2030, with annual milestones on vegetation recovery, training uptake, and community adoption of alternative livelihoods. In Wajir and acros Northern Kenya, sustainable land management is hindered by frequent drought cycles, such as those in 2017 and 2022, which intensify pressure on rangelands and trigger grazing conflicts, especially around key water points. The region also faces invasive species threatsnotably desert locust invasions in 2020which devastated vegetation and delayed restoration progres. High poverty levels mean most households cannot afford LPG and instead rely on charcoal and firewood, fueling ongoing deforestation. During dry seasons, competition over shrinking resources often leads to inter-clan conflict and insecurity.

Anglican Churches in different parts of the world are involved with restoration activities. In Kansas, United States, the Episcopal Diocese there is undertaking prairie restoration which is now expanded to 7 other Dioceses and a network formed. In Zimbabwe, the Anglican Diocese of Central Zimbabwe has dedicated 95 hectares of land to reforestation. In Philippines, the Episcopal Church there is replanting mangroves in the visayas islands. Land restoration and protection activities are also a priority of the Anglican Church of Kenya, which has dedicated spaces for example 35 acres in Makueni County, adopted forests and undertaking massive tree growing activities to restore landscapes. The Church of England has entered into a long-lease tenancy agreement with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to promote nature alongside sustainable agriculture on Herefords Bartonsham Meadows. This site has been owned by the Church since the 1850s and had previously been used for intensive cattle grazing, leading to its degradation. In the agreement, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust has taken over the management of the 100-acre site on the banks of the river Wye and is working to restore the land to a more natural state and create a wildlife haven for nature and people alike. The Trust is planting gras and wildflowers, restoring ancient hedgerows, and reintroducing cattle grazing. There are more Anglican led restoration activities in other countries like Brazil, El Salvador, Australia, Uganda, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Eswatini, Ireland, among others. Communion Forest is mapping these initiatives in a digital platform where the projects and their locations can be viewed. Livelihood needs. The need for alternative livelihoods that do not degrade land is ever present and requiring of investment. Technical capacity on restoration. While many church and community members participate in restoration initiatives, not many of them have the technical capabilities to sustainably implement ecological land use management practices. This capacity is required and need to train grassroots practitioners is critical. Infusing local indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge is essential. The organization has received many requests to support these churches and communities to restore land and manage their ecosystems but have not been able to respond to all the needs.

Through EAK's Environment and Health Commission, the organization has been mobilizing their member churches to initiate and escalate greening and reforestation campaigns through their congregations and structures. The campaign has been on though will need more technical and other support to actualise and roll it out acros the country. The campaign targets all the over 100,000 square km under the membership. Key challenges include key challenges include challenges include deforestation activities due to powverty sor sustanance especially among the poor communities in kenya.

Seed Savers Network (SSN) operates with a strong commitment to community values, stewardship of creation, and the preservation of indigenous knowledgeprinciples that resonate with traditions that honour the earth. The organization is actively engaged in land restoration initiatives in the Rift Valley region, particularly in Njoro Subcounty, Nakuru County. This involves efforts in regions adjacent to the Mau Forest complex, an essential water source and biodiversity hotspot facing risks from deforestation and degradation. Through the TerraFund initiative, SSN engaged more than 600 smallholder farmers in the restoration of degraded lands by planting over 122,000 trees, which included fruit trees, nitrogen-fixing varieties, and indigenous species, acros homesteads, schools, and community spaces. Their approach combines sustainable agricultural practices, conservation of seeds, and the cultivation of native trees with hands-on training and guidance, all grounded in a deep respect for the environment and the strength of local communities. The organization has outlined activities that involve expanding restoration efforts to adjacent wards in Njoro and reaching out to Marmanet Forest, leveraging their established connections with community seed banks and tree nurseries. Future initiatives will focus on empowering youth and women, valuing indigenous wisdom, and recognising the essential responsibility to nurture the land there is a keen interest in enhancing interfaith and spiritual aspects within their initiatives, leveraging the moral influence of faith leaders to advocate for environmental stewardship, peacebuilding, and social justice in conjunction with ecological restoration. Seed Savers Network encounters various obstacles in effectively managing land and expanding restoration efforts. Insecurity around land ownership discourages farmers from committing to long-term restoration efforts, particularly impacting women and youth who frequently do not posses formal land rights.

At Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, where United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University is currently pursuing United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University's undergraduate studies, land restoration is actively promoted through environmental, spiritual, and academic platforms. United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University has participated in and co-led various campus-based restoration activities. These include tree planting drives, landscaping, and biodiversity-friendly gardening acros the universitys green spaces. Many of these efforts are carried out in partnership with the university chaplaincy, which brings a strong faith-based dimension by framing land care as part of their moral and spiritual responsibility. Together, the organization promote ecological awarenes grounded in Catholic social teaching and Laudato Si. These restoration activities take place on the universitys grounds in Nairobi County, which include maintained green areas around lecture halls, walkways, and community gathering spaces. The university manages approximately two to five acres of land within its academic estate, parts of which are dedicated to sustainability and conservation learning. Beyond Strathmore, United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University is an individual member of the United Religions Initiative, a global interfaith network that supports peace, justice, and environmental action. Although URI does not directly manage land, many of its grassroots affiliates acros East Africa are involved in land restoration projects. Through URI, United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University has supported interfaith youth mobilization and environmental campaigns, which often include tree planting, sacred site conservation, and community-based restoration on shared or sacred lands. Both academic and interfaith experiences have reinforced United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University's conviction that land restoration is not only an environmental imperative but also a spiritual responsibility. United Religions Initiative (URI) / Strathmore University is committed to expanding this work, deepening its technical foundation, and contributing to a larger faith-led movement for ecological restoration that spans institutions, traditions, and regions. There is also a gap in monitoring systems to track survival rates or evaluate ecological impact, which affects their ability to learn and improve. Addressing these issues requires capacity building, technical guidance, and sustained support.

The organization currentlys support land restoration efforts on faith-managed lands through soil and water conservation techniques like terracing and half-moon bunds planted with gras. The organization alsos promote Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and agroforestry to enhance biodiversity and soil health. These practices are implemented in partnership with local communities and church institutions in Kitui County, Kenya. Key challenges include key challenges include one key challenge is erratic rainfall/weather patterns and prolonged droughts in kitui county, which hinder the succes of restoration efforts like gras establishment and fmnr.

WE ARE RESTORING LAND ACTIVITIES IN MAASAI LAND AND RECLAIMING REPARIAN LANDS THROUGH TREE PLANTING, CONTROLLED SETTLEMENT, CONTROLLED LAND USE TO AVOID SOIL EROSION AND AVOIDING OVERSTOCKING OF ANIMALS IN ORDER TO MAKE LAND REPRODUCTIVE. WE ARE DOING THIS IN KAJIADO COUNTY RIFT VALLEY IN MERRUESH AREA. Key challenges include key challenges include opposition from political leaders, illiteracy from most of the community members, lack of financing to buy, plant and grow trees, destruction of restored land by wild animals because there is much human animal conflict and poor infrastructural connectivities.

Ustawi Afrika is leading several land restoration initiatives acros Kenyas semi-arid regions, grounded in faith-driven values of care for creation and stewardship. A key initiative is Ustawi Trees for Education, which empowers schoolchildren to participate in land restoration by planting indigenous trees within their school compounds. The organization has so far adopted 20 public schools, each with approximately 30 acres of land, primarily located in the dry regions of Laikipia, Samburu, and Meru and Isiolo counties. This initiative not only restores degraded school lands but also builds environmental awarenes and responsibility among the next generation. It is a hands-on learning experience that fosters a lifelong connection between young people and nature. Each tree planted is nurtured by the students and their teachers, symbolizing hope, resilience, and climate action. The program is integrated with their Ustawi Women Groups, where local womenmany of whom are mothers of the studentstake part in land preparation, care for the seedlings, and monitor growth. This intergenerational and community-wide engagement model makes restoration both sustainable and culturally rooted. Women receive training in regenerative farming, water harvesting, and tree care, creating economic and ecological benefits. Faith and spirituality guide their work. The organization sees land as sacred and its restoration using faith institutions as champions of environmental stewardship and hubs for ecological renewal. Additionally, insecure land tenure in some school and community settings delays long-term restoration commitments. There is also low technical capacity among local communities in regenerative land practices, requiring ongoing training and support. Climate variabilityincluding prolonged droughts and flash floodsfurther threatens restoration gains.

The Department plans to restore Nguu/Masumba and Marwa Watersheds through , Sustainble Land Management initiatives, in Makueni County, Kenya. These shall enhnace surface and road run off harvesting and storage and utilization to improve the vegetation cover and land on irrigation. The land owership is by the Community and individuals hence, the collaboration in the restoration initiatives funding and sustainability is neglected by the individuals.

The organization practice sustainable grazing patterns, manage flock movement and allow all wildlife to graze through their property. The organization harvest hay and reseed. The organization plan to establish a borehole , solar powered to ensure water availability and establishment of a tree nursery in their property to provide tree and fruit seedlings to their community. But the organization now have fire breaks within the fields to minimize fire threats in dry seasons. Key challenges include key challenges include the organization has had a major challenge of fires consuming lots of grasslands in 2021 and destroying biodiversity.

Document and disseminate information about land. 5: To enhance KLAs membership ( 80 members) and institutional systems. Reduced/ changing donor interests. Donor dynamics. Slow adoption of monitoring and evaluation frameworks Inaccessible land records by communities. Key challenges include key challenges include inadequate financial and other resources.

The International Sustainable Development Agency (ISDA) actively implements and facilitates land restoration initiatives acros East Africa and the Horn, recognizing its critical role in climate resilience, food security, and biodiversity conservation. Their flagship program the "Sacred Lands Regeneration Project," operates at the nexus of faith values and ecological action. Key engagements include: Somaliland: Partnering with local Islamic councils and communities in the Togdheer region specifically around the Burco and Sheikh mountains on watershed restoration using rainwater harvesting structures such as berkads, check dams and community-managed rangeland rehabilitation focusing on controlled grazing, reseeding native grasses. This addresses severe degradation impacting pastoralist livelihoods. Kenya: in the arid and semi arid counties of Turkana and Marsabit, the International Sustainable Development Agency (ISDA) collaborates with interfaith groups (Christian and Muslim leaders) on sustainable land management. This includes establishing "Faith-Based Model Farms" demonstrating drought-resistant agroforestry (incorporating Moringa, Acacia, Neem) and FMNR (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration) techniques on communally degraded lands near settlements like Lodwar and Loiyangalani. Regional Planning: the International Sustainable Development Agency (ISDA) is developing the "Interfaith Green Belt Initiative," aiming to establish multi-faith stewardship networks for large-scale landscape restoration acros the Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia border regions focusing on degraded watersheds critical for transboundary peace and water security. The organization actively seek to integrate traditional ecological knowledge with faith-based environmental ethics in all programs. Land Tenure Complexity: Ambiguous communal land rights and competing land-use demands such as agriculture vs. Knowledge and Capacity Gaps: translating technical SLM practices into context-specific, accessible methods for diverse often remote communities requires continuous adaptation and localized training resources which are resource-intensive to develop and deliver.