MERCFA currently has 400 active members from Kerwa, Nderi, Kikuyu, Thigio, Karai-Ndeiya and Muguga villages adjacent to Muguga forest. Members include Men, Women, Youth, Persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), and learning institutions (Schools) with over 6,000 students.
MERCFA collaborates with other stakeholders namely the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), County Government of Kiambu (CGoK) among others.
MERCFA is a member of Kiambu County Alliance of Community Forest Association (KCACFA), National Alliance of Community Forest Association (NACOFA), Kenya Forest Working Group (KFWG) and Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF), Nature Kenya, Commonwealth Forestry Association among others.
Vision:
A lead institution in empowering communities on environmental conservation and livelihood development
Mission:
Promote sustainable environmental management through advocacy, networking, Partnership development and information dissemination for improved environment and community livelihood.
Objective:
Contribute to empowering communities on sustainable forest management, improved income and food security through adoption of best forestry and sustainable land use practices.
Core values:
- Integrity and honesty in service delivery
- Teamwork
- Partnership and Networking
- Clean healthy environment
- Gender sensitivity
- Youth mentorship
