Eden Thriving is restoring the vital link between land and lives
The world was created for flourishing
Eden aims to cultivate the potential for thriving in every person and every place by facilitating the holistic flourishing of land and lives through experiential education and restorative projects. As global citizens, each of us has a small part to play in cultivating the land and lives of our planet.
Eden Inc. is a USA-registered 501c3 nonprofit organization guided by a Board of Directors with both local leaders and members across the globe. Eden Inc.’s Kenyan affiliate – Eden Environmental Association – invests in under-served communities to facilitate the holistic flourishing of land and lives through experiential education and restorative projects.
How We Work
We are cultivating the next generation of champions who embrace curiosity, innovation and the courage to change the way they interact with their environment today.
Presence
We are present at the grassroots level with curiosity and without judgment, cultivating connection and trust.
Our staff lives in and near the communities EdenThriving serves. We bear witness to the real suffering of communities most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and acknowledge their valuable resources of people, time, land, indigenous knowledge, wisdom, rituals, and rites of passage.
Programs
Eden Thriving’s Environmental Programs encourage communities to find creative solutions in the face of diminishing resources.
Environmental practices that damage the land and result in generational poverty are caused by vulnerable communities’ pressing daily needs, minimal access to environmental education, and limiting cultural and spiritual beliefs.
EdenThriving awakens children’s curiosity about the world around them through experiential learning experiences. Our outdoor programs equip them with the practical actions that restore, instead of destroy, their environment. From adding ventilation to cooking spaces, to mulching gardens and planting trees, we’re dedicated to providing practical tools to maximize resources and break the cycle of environmental damage.
Partners
We partner with local communities and contributors to transform passion into tangible action.
Locally, we connect with individuals who are already aware of the devastating effects of unsustainable environmental practices on their land and livelihoods. By offering experiential learning opportunities, we partner together to maximize resources and implement practical lifestyle changes that are better for people and the land.
We also partner with donors to match their assets to community needs, so that their generous investment cultivates a more flourishing life for the benefit of all.
Who We Are
Dedicated people are the heartbeat of Eden Thriving, combining personal passion with local knowledge, we share a vision of global thriving.
Miriam Smith
Founding Director
Trizzer Kimani
Trustee
Mim Grooms
Co-founder and Program Development
Victor Mweu
USA Board Member
Kevin Smith
Development Director
Rebecca Koo
USA Board Member
Our team on the ground in Kenya
Esther Wanjiku
Finance and Admin Officer
Ruth Neloba
Clubs and Membership Program Officer
Maureen Muiruri
Camp and Outdoor Ed. Program Officer
Francis Mburu
Ecological Restoration Program Officer
David Thuo
Camps and Outdoor Ed. Facilitator
Daniel Njeru
Clubs and Membership Facilitator