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promoting ecological justice through research, advocacy, and community empowerment, focusing on environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, and the rights of indigenous peoples.
The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2006. We work with communities to rediscover the significance of local knowledge and natural resources in improving livelihoods and conserving the environment.
By empowering communities to take control of their own development, we help break the cycle of poverty. We collaborate with like-minded organizations, institutions, and individuals nationally, regionally, and globally to achieve sustainable impact.
To promote environmental conservation and natural resource management through buttressing traditional knowledge in community-based initiatives.
Empowered communities living in harmony with nature, utilizing their cultural heritage and local resources for sustainable development.
To promote the conservation of target ecological systems using resilient approaches that strengthen community socioeconomic empowerment.
We accommodate diverse cultures to promote mutual respect and nurture relationships.
We believe in equal opportunities for all irrespective of gender, religion, or ability.
We embrace openness and responsibility in all our actions.
We uphold work ethics and diligence in our undertakings.
ICE focuses on small-scale farmers (including men and women), people with special needs (those with disabilities and people living with HIV/AIDS), and youth in and out of school.
We have been working in Kiambu, Machakos, Tharaka-Nithi, and Meru counties for many years and continue to expand into Murang’a, Embu, Kilifi, and other counties where there is need and potential.
Households Empowered
(61% Women, 39% Men)Our office is in Garden Estate (Exit 7) off Thika Road, Nairobi. We welcome visitors by appointment — please contact us at info@icekenya.org or call +254 (0) 202 9338 to schedule a visit.
Our typical visiting hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. For security and programme coordination we operate visits by appointment only — contact info@icekenya.org or call +254 (0) 202 9338 to book a time.
We aim to respond to enquiries within 3 business days. For urgent matters (e.g., media requests or partnership proposals) please mark the email subject accordingly or call the office line for faster attention. If you don't receive a reply within 5 working days, resend or call so we can follow up.
There are several ways to get involved: volunteer with a project, partner with us on programmes, attend our events, or support financially. Email info@icekenya.org to discuss partnerships, see Careers for openings, or visit the Events page for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Donations are used for programme delivery, monitoring and community support. We separate restricted gifts (donor-directed) from general funds and maintain transparent records. Donors can request receipts and short impact reports by emailing info@icekenya.org.
The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) supports community-led environmental conservation and cultural resilience across Kenya. Below you'll find quick answers about our mission, programmes, partners and how to get involved. For more details, email info@icekenya.org or visit our Contact page.
