Governance

Our Core Values

Integrity

Adhere to strong moral and ethical principles, while building trust with our partners, donors and supporters, as well as communities with whom we work.

Collaboration

Partnerships are key for achieving long-lasting conservation of the forest and livelihood impact.

Efficiency & Effectiveness

Timely implementation of the plans and programmes so as to achieve the desired objectives.

Participation

Make sure, that communities adjacent to the forest understand their rights and principles of sustainable use of natural resources.

Accountability

All staff is accountable for their actions, exercise diligence to all duties assigned and ensure optimum use of resources.

Organisational status

The Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is a non-profit organisation supporting the management and conservation of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, working closely with government partners as well as the communities bordering the forest.

We have an efficient and modern management ethos adapted to conservation objectives, while contributing to the development of local communities and Eco-tourism. We align our future plans to provide full support to the existing strategic plans, management plans and annual work plans that have been put in place to guide Kenya Forest Service and its partners in managing the forest.