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Kenya Association of Forest Users 1

Kenya Association

of

Forest Users


What it isWhat it is

Kenya Association of Forest Users is an umbrella membership organization bringing together stakeholders working in sustainable production, utilization, certification and marketing of forest and tree products


KAFU’s HistoryKAFU’s History

– A Case study on the dynamics of non –timber forest products (NTFPs) in Kenya was carried out by Forest Action Network in 1996

– An inventory of NTFPs, conservation and organic products was carried out by FAN in April 1998

– A workshop on “Unlocking Trade Opportunities for NTFPs, Conservation and organic products in Kenya was held in June 1998 at Egerton University, Njoro

– KAFU was registered under the Society’s Act of Kenya in March 2001


Why KAFU was EstablishedWhy KAFU was Established

KAFU was established because of the absence, in Kenya, of an umbrella organization that could bring together all stakeholders working towards sustainable agriculture, land and forest use to address issues related to quality, pricing and marketing on a continuous basis


VisionVision

KAFU looks forward to an enlightened and prosperous society that manages its forest and tree resources sustainably


MissionMission

The mission of KAFU is to provide a forum for sustainable production, utilization, certification and marketing of forest and tree products in Kenya through capacity building, information and experience sharing, and policy advocacy


Core ProgrammesCore Programmes

• Information and experience sharing;

• Institutional Development;

• Policy advocacy


ObjectivesObjectives

– To build and strengthen the institutional framework of KAFU to achieve its mission

– To establish an information centre for sustainable production, utilization, certification and marketing of forest and tree products


ObjectivesObjectives Continues Continues

– To establish a forum for information and experience sharing among stakeholders working towards sustainable production, utilization, certification and marketing of forest and tree products

– To promote the formulation and implementation of policies and legislation that enable stakeholders to effectively participate in sustainable production, utilization, certification and marketing of forest and tree products


ActivitiesActivities

– Awareness raising

– Resource Mobilization (financial and human)

– Capacity Building

– Information Exchange

– Policy Analysis and Lobbying


Governance and Management StructureGovernance and Management Structure

Annual General Meeting

Executive Board/Committee

National Coordinator

Programmes Finance/Administration


Key AccomplishmentsKey Accomplishments

– KAFU has a legal mandate– Has a moderately equipped office – An Executive Committee Consisting of

10 members drawn from across the country

– A Standard Committee– Has a secretariat consisting of the

National Coordinator, a Project Officer and an Office Assistant


Key Accomplishments Continues…Key Accomplishments Continues…

– Has members willing to participate in its activities ( 50 Registered members)

– Has developed a five – year strategic plan (June 2002 – June 2007)

– Has various collaborative and other relationships with various organisations including FAN, KFWG, ICRAF, IUCN and the government among others

– KAFU is a member of the FAO’s mailing list on Non Wood Forest products (NWFP) – Digest L

– Has a website – www.kafuworld.org


Challenges/ConstraintsChallenges/Constraints

• A new initiative

• Only 3 staff!

• Low membership

• Dependency on donor funding

• Anticipated changes in Kenya’s political and government leadership


Future PlansFuture Plans

– Establish field liaison offices so as to bring KAFU services closer to the target communities/stakeholders

– Establishing Community Resource Centres– Promoting formation of producer

groups/associations and strengthening the existing ones

– Capacity Building Programmes in Enterprise Development, Marketing, tree planting and forest management, forest certification and policy advocacy


Welcome Aboard!Welcome Aboard!

You are most welcome to join our membership and especially if you subscribe to some or all of the aims of KAFU

Categories & Annual Subscriptions– Individual Membership- kshs. 1000.00– Institutional Membership- kshs. 5000.00– Self - help group Membership- kshs. 2000.00– Associate Membership - kshs. 7500.00– Sponsor Membership- kshs. Open

Note: Registration fee for all categories of Membership is Kshs. 500.00


Welcome Aboard Continues….Welcome Aboard Continues….

Membership Benefits

A platform for information and experience sharing

Skills/Knowledge development

Establishing beneficial linkages

Participation in KAFU’s Annual General Meetings


KAFU Secretariat operates from

Langata Professional Centre

Suite 1

Near Langata Shopping Centre

Off Langata Road

For further information contact::

The National CoordinatorKenya Association of Forest Users

P.O Box 4459700100, NairobiTel/Fax: 254-20-607048e-mail: [email protected]:www.kafuworld.org

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