Who are we?

Kilimanjaro Consortium for Development and Environment (KCDE)

Kilimanjaro Consortium for Development and Environment (KCDE) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization established in 2018 in Moshi, Tanzania. KCDE is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation, sustainable development, and climate justice through community engagement, education, and innovative environmental initiatives.

Our organization works closely with children, youth, communities, religious leaders, and development partners to create awareness and inspire action toward protecting the environment. KCDE focuses particularly on restoring the ecosystem around Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the most important natural landmarks in Africa.

Through collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches, KCDE aims to develop sustainable solutions that address environmental degradation, climate change, and social challenges affecting communities across Tanzania.

Our Vision

To become a national and global leader in environmental conservation and re-greening initiatives, positioning Kilimanjaro and Tanzania as the Greenheart of East Africa through sustainable environmental restoration and community-driven development.

Our Mission

Our mission is to protect and restore the environment while promoting sustainable development and climate resilience. We achieve this by: Promoting reforestation and ecosystem restoration, particularly around Mount Kilimanjaro Educating and empowering youth and communities to become environmental stewards Encouraging eco-friendly and sustainable development models Promoting green economy initiatives that create jobs while protecting nature Building local and global partnerships to address environmental challenges

Rev. Dr. Aidan G. Msafiri Chief Executive Officer (CEO), KCDE

Rev. Dr. Aidan G. Msafiri leads KCDE with a vision of integrating environmental protection, community development, and ethical leadership. His work focuses on mobilizing communities, faith leaders, and institutions to participate in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.

Our Story

KCDE was founded with the vision of creating a collective movement for environmental protection and sustainable development in Tanzania. Since its establishment in 2018, the organization has grown into a dynamic platform that connects communities, environmental experts, and development partners to work together toward a greener future.

With Mount Kilimanjaro’s glaciers shrinking by nearly 80% since the early 1900s, KCDE recognized the urgent need to act. The organization therefore launched several initiatives aimed at reforestation, environmental education, and climate action.

Today, KCDE continues to lead efforts to restore ecosystems, empower youth, and promote sustainable livelihoods, helping communities become part of the solution to global environmental challenges.

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Have questions, ideas, or want to support environmental conservation? KCDE welcomes volunteers, partners, donors, and organizations who want to help restore ecosystems and promote sustainable development in Tanzania. Together, we can create a greener and more sustainable future.