About

OUR HISTORY

How It All Began

In September 2021, a group of young and visionary individuals united by the desire for a better Mwingi came together. With members drawn from the three Mwingi constituencies, a methodical cross-sectoral analysis of the region's challenges was carried out.

One of the outstanding concerns identified was the continuous destruction of the limited natural ecosystems, given that Mwingi in its entirety is arid and semi-arid. Residents were increasingly subjecting the environment to unsustainable exploitation. Resources such as forests, water catchment areas and soil were being degraded at alarming rates.

With nature thrown off balance, communities began oscillating between climatic extremes. Prolonged droughts were frequently succeeded by destructive floods, leaving farmers counting losses. It is against this backdrop that members, at a meeting held on 28th December 2022, resolved to lobby Mwingi communities to take action.

Key issues identified:

  • Environmental degradation through biodiversity restoration initiatives
  • Community sensitization on responsible utilization of natural resources
  • Socio-economic disparities among Mwingi communities

In pursuit of these objectives, Mwingi Green Ambassadors operated as a closely knit congregation of like-minded friends until 13th June 2024, when the group attained formal registration as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) under certificate number DSD/15/69/02/19321.

Governance

Leadership Structure

Executive Committee

Tasked with the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

Steering Committee

Approves and oversees the implementation of MGA policies.

Ward Committees

Work directly with communities at the grassroots level across 15 wards

Gender & Youth Inclusion

All committee levels are gender compliant. Women and youth occupy influential positions as part of a deliberate effort to promote inclusive leadership and community empowerment.

WHAT GUIDES US

Core Values

Cooperation

Through holistic management

Responsibility

In execution of individual and collective tasks

Determination

To meet set targets against all odds

Resilience

In the face of challenges

Result-Oriented

Unwavering focus on set goals

Empathy

Towards nature and all that depends on it

Transparency

Being true to self and others

Mutual Respect

Valuing the worth of others