- To promote natural conservation, environmental stewardship and governance through research and capacity building on environmental governance and natural resources co-management.
- To build the community resilience and adaptation capabilities to the impacts of climate change and climate extremes through community based disaster and risk reduction and management.
- To enhance active citizenship and public participation through advocacy for human rights and good governance.
- To champion knowledge and skills management and dissemination for sustainable development through the use of appropriate technologies.
- To make information available and accessible to groups and individuals on appropriate technologies for sustainable development.
Our Mission
To empower communities with technology-driven innovations and indigenous solutions for
sustainable development.
Our Vision
We envision technology-driven innovations for for sustainable communities.
Our Slogan
Community Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
Our Focus
• Working towards Environmental Sustainability
• Building Partnerships and Collaborations
• Community-focused Interventions
• Integrity
• Inclusivity
Goals and Objectives
Tembea’s Programs
These programs are categorized into four main thrusts:
- Climate Change Innovation and Education
- Environment and Natural Resources Management
- Economic and Social Rights
Tembea’s programs span the entire Siaya County and the neighbourhoods. The total area of the county is approximately 2,530 square kilometers, divided into 6 administrative Districts namely; Ugenya, Ugunja, Gem, Siaya, Rarieda, and Bondo.
Our entry points are community groups, local partners and government structures across the county.
Our interventions include applied research, conservation education, socio-economic empowerment through micro-finance and capacity building. Our organization enjoys both local and international as well as grassroots partnerships, which are crucial for synergistic results with greater impacts.