Mazingira is Kiswahili for environment, both social and ecological surrounds. Mazingira Institute is a non-profit organization within the civil society established in Kenya in 1978. It is an active participant in the local and global social process. Its initiatives are domestic and transnational.

The Economist (21st December 1991) selected Mazingira Institute for inclusion in the Guide of the world’s “Good Think Tanks”, where it was rated favourably compared to many prestigious institutions.

1999 UNCHS (Habitat) Scroll of Honour Award, for the promotion of secure land tenure and transparent land allocation, given to Operation Firimbi (Blow the Whistle) campaign against public land grabbing and corruption in Kenya.

Our Vision
An activist and progressive participant in the local and global social process.

Our Mission
Integrating knowledge and practice to advance human dignity for all, common interest and sustainable built and natural environments.

We integrate knowledge and practice to advance human dignity and human rights for all, common interest, sustainable built and natural environments. The activities to advance this include inquiry for knowledgeable action, advocacy, campaigns, training and learning.

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