Cultivating climate resilience through locally-led forest landscape restoration and community empowerment in Kenya

At Wezesha CBO, we are committed to empowering communities by fostering sustainable growth, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change through collaboration, innovation, and grassroots solutions for a brighter future.”

Who We Are

Wezesha CBO is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming communities through sustainable solutions.

We focus on fostering growth, creating opportunities, and driving positive change by addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Through collaboration, innovation, and grassroots initiatives, we aim to unlock potential, uplift lives, and build resilient communities where everyone can thrive. Together, we’re shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Forest Landscape Restored
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Trees Grown
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Small Holder Farmers in Agroforestry
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Women & Youth benefitting from Restoration Economy
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Women& Children Enjoying Energy-efficient Cooking and Reduced Exposure to Smoke
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Pupils/Students Mentored in Environmental Stewardship & Tree Growing
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What People Say

“These restoration projects have been a critical source of income for me, my children and my elderly mother. As a tree nursery owner and a single parent, it has truly made it possible for me to expand my nursery and to provide for my family”

Muthoni Kaberu

“This project has not only changed the life of my family but also my community, our forest and
our farms”

Josephine Wangare

Our Programs

Landscape Restoration

Restoring Nature. Protecting Tomorrow.

Healthy landscapes mean healthier communities. Through tree planting, conservation farming, and ecosystem restoration, we help revive degraded land, protect biodiversity, improve water catchments, and create a more resilient environment for future generations.

Livelihoods and Food Security

Helping Families Grow Their Own Future.

By equipping farmers and vulnerable households with practical skills, climate-smart agriculture, and income-generating opportunities, families harvest more food, increase their earnings, and become less vulnerable to hunger and poverty.

Women Empowerment

Helping Families Grow Their Own Future.

When women gain knowledge, skills, and economic opportunities, entire communities benefit. We support women to build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen leadership, improve household incomes, and become active decision-makers within their families and communities.

Mentorship

Equipping Young People to Reach Their Potential.

Wezesha ensures access to clean, safe water through innovative solutions, conservation efforts, and education, empowering communities to manage water resources for health and sustainability.

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