Who We Are
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Our Mission
We believe in the power of collective action.
To restore nature, build resilient communities, and create a healthier planet for future generations.
Our Vision
A greener, more sustainable world for all.
To inspire and empower people to plant trees, nurture the environment, and champion a culture of conservation.
Our Journey
RestoringNature.
EmpoweringCommunities.
Save Nature from Extinction is a grassroots conservation NGO dedicated to enhancing rural livelihoods through sustainable environmental practices — uplifting rural communities, especially women, while healing the land they depend on.
What began in 2018 as a small, women-led group called Witeithie Women Group ("uplift yourself") has grown into a vibrant organization with nationwide reach. The 30 founding women started with a tree nursery to combat land degradation and water scarcity.
Our Team
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A dedicated team of conservationists, agronomists, educators, and community leaders working side-by-side with rural Kenyans.
Julian Wanja
Director
Julian has 10 years' experience in the forestry and environmental sector, project management, climate change, community empowerment programs, and fundraising. She loves nature and is passionate about working with grassroots communities to develop local solutions to environmental and socio-economic challenges — promoting sustainability, mitigating climate change, and advancing gender equality. She is passionate about the transformative power of partnership and advancing social justice while addressing climate change.
Pablo Sasson
Advisory Board
Pablo Sasson is a graduate in Social Anthropology from San Martin University in Argentina and holds a Master's degree in International Development from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. He has participated in social development initiatives across education, urbanization, health, and environments in Argentina, Israel, and Kenya.
Rose Muthoni
Community Women Mobilizer
Rose Muthoni is passionate about nature conservation and building a future where rural families thrive. She has supported various projects advancing the economic empowerment and livelihoods of rural women — including poultry and dairy goat farming — and led women's income-generation initiatives across the Upper Tana Embu Delta. She has mentored many women to set up community tree nurseries and, as a teacher, established environmental clubs to nurture a young conservation-conscious generation.
Kennedy Njoroge
Tree Planting Coordinator
Kennedy has 7 years' experience as an agronomist. Working with Trees for Better Africa, he has been involved in forest rehabilitation, agroforestry, community development, nursery management, seed selection and propagation, field data collection, farmer capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. He is passionate about promoting environmental stewardship within local communities.
Ann Wambura
Field Technician
Ann has a deep commitment to sustainability and is privileged to be part of the team driving positive change for our biodiversity. She actively assists the organization in bringing together women in leadership and supporting their growth. Currently a member and leader of the Women Farmers Association of Kenya, she brings women together to air their views and supports them in decision-making that impacts their lives.
Denis Mutwiri
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Denis Mutwiri Muthithu is a business and organizational development consultant, trainer, mentor, and coach with over 15 years' experience working with governments and corporate institutions. He is a certified ILO SIYB and blended BDS trainer, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Management and Leadership at the Management University of Africa. He leads Monitoring and Evaluation across Save Nature from Extinction's projects.