Beautification & Greening of schools in Kenya

With your steadfast support, we are turning climate action into a lived reality across Kenya’s schools and communities. Together, we are restoring degraded lands, planting hope with every tree, and nurturing a generation ready to protect and sustain our environment for the future.

In last 4 months, we continued our mission to green schools and communities through impactful tree planting campaigns across Kadzozo Comprehensive School, Mazeras Girls Memorial School, Mpirani Secondary School, and Ribe Methodist Church. With your generosity, we donated and planted 2,010 tree seedlings, transforming bare spaces into living classrooms where students and community members learn the value of environmental stewardship while helping to combat climate change.

In partnership with Habib Bank AG Zurich Kenya, we launched a large-scale reforestation initiative at Chandaria Ribe Forest in Kilifi County. With 18,649 seedlings already planted, we are progressing toward our goal of planting over 50,000 trees in the coming months.

This initiative is about restoring biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and supporting local livelihoods. Chandaria Ribe Forest, known for its thriving beekeeping activities, will benefit from enhanced biodiversity, supporting honey production and income generation for local families while ensuring long-term community ownership and care of the forest.

Building on our commitment to climate-smart agriculture, we have expanded our pioneering dragon fruit project at Mabati Technical Training Institute. Following the positive progress of our initial 100 dragon fruit seedlings, we introduced 10 new species sourced from Palora Farm-Isinya to diversify the project. As a drought-resistant, high-value crop, dragon fruit holds immense promise for food security and income generation in arid regions, opening new opportunities for local farmers and trainees while demonstrating innovative climate adaptation.

Our vanilla plantation continues to flourish, now enriched with 360 additional vine cuttings generously received from Safal ALAF Foundation Tanzania. Vanilla, a high-value crop, not only contributes to biodiversity within the training institute’s environment but also holds significant potential for sustainable income generation for local communities. This initiative bridges environmental conservation with livelihood support, showcasing how climate action can directly improve lives.

At Mabati Technical Training Institute, sustainability is part of daily life. The thriving permaculture garden supplies fresh vegetables that support the daily lunch program for over 1,000 trainees, reducing food costs, enhancing nutrition, and demonstrating the potential of self-sustaining food systems within educational spaces.

The tree nursery at Mabati Technical Training Institute remains a hub for nurturing seedlings, supporting reforestation and afforestation while providing practical learning opportunities for trainees eager to take these climate-smart practices back to their communities.

With every seedling planted, every meal served, and every skill taught, we are building a greener, climate-resilient Kenya together. Your continued support fuels these initiatives, strengthens partnerships, and empowers communities to lead in climate action.

Thank you for believing in this vision. Together, we are transforming schools, empowering communities, and growing a greener future!

As we continue our journey toward environmental sustainability, we are thrilled to share the latest progress in the Beautification and Greening of Schools Project. With your unwavering support, we have expanded our reach, strengthened our impact, and deepened our commitment to fostering green communities.

At Mabati Technical Training Institute (MTTI), sustainability is at the heart of learning. This year, we introduced an Agribusiness Level 5 course, equipping trainees with skills in sustainable farming and agribusiness. This initiative ensures they can boost food security, create livelihoods, and build climate resilience.

Additionally, our permaculture vocational training is thriving. Over 800 trainees and local farmers are now applying regenerative farming, soil conservation, and sustainable land management techniques, restoring ecosystems and enhancing food production.

In partnership with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), we distributed over 20,000 tree seedlings in 2024, advancing afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. KALRO’s expert guidance has also empowered farmers and MTTI trainees with knowledge on climate-resilient crops and fruit tree cultivation, ensuring long-term success.

We are proud of our ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability, particularly through the Safal Eye in the Wild (SEIW) initiative. While the photography competition has long showcased the beauty of our planet, it has evolved to actively contribute to preserving it.

Through post Safal Eye in the Wild projects, the Safal MRM Foundation has extended its impact by supporting the Dabaso Tree Nursery Project in North Horr. This initiative is transforming arid landscapes into thriving green spaces, ensuring a more sustainable future for local communities.

With the Safal MRM Foundation’s support, the nursery has expanded its operations, with plans of acquiring essential equipment such as a water tank and pump to ensure a steady water supply. These improvements are reducing seedling mortality rates and enhancing the growth of drought-resistant tree varieties.

Additionally, the project extended to North Horr Primary School, where students are actively engaged in tree planting and environmental education. By involving young learners, we are instilling a culture of conservation, ensuring that future generations remain stewards of the environment.

The kitchen garden at Mabati Technical Training Institute plays a vital role in feeding over 1,000 trainees daily through the school’s lunch program. By reducing food costs and improving nutrition, this initiative demonstrates the power of self-sustaining food systems, inspiring similar projects in other institutions.

Our pilot project with 100 dragon fruit seedlings is thriving, proving its potential as a drought-resistant, high-value crop. This initiative highlights the intersection of economic and environmental sustainability, offering innovative agricultural solutions for arid regions.

With every tree planted, skill imparted, and meal provided, the Safal MRM Foundation is building a greener, more sustainable future. Our focus remains on scaling up these initiatives, strengthening partnerships, and empowering communities to drive long-term impact.

To our GlobalGiving donors, thank you for believing in this vision. Together, we are transforming schools, empowering communities, and shaping a greener Kenya!