About AMOEGHCEA

AMEOGHCEA is a regional movement amplifying the voices of East Africa’s resource-rich host communities.

We defend land rights, promote equity in extractives and energy, and empower women, youth, and grassroots communities to turn natural wealth into lasting opportunity. Together, we drive sustainable development through justice, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Our Mission

To transform extractive zones into centers of peace, prosperity, and people-led progress through justice, empowerment, strategic regional security, environmental stewardship, and accountable governance to advocate for fair policies, empower grassroots leadership, protect environmental rights, and ensure communities benefit from the wealth beneath their feet.

Our Vision

We envision just, equitable, and resilient host communities in East Africa where people/communities lead their own development, thrive with dignity, and benefit fully from the wealth beneath their feet guided by justice, indigenous knowledge, environmental stewardship, and inclusive leadership.

Our Goals

To strengthen and influence environmental policies, laws, and frameworks at all levels, while providing rapid protection and legal empowerment for Environmental Rights Defenders (ERDs) and communities at-risk and promote gender-inclusive strategies to address environmental injustices

Our Objectives

Build partnerships and increase collaboration among Environmental Defenders by providing them with capacity building trainings and workshops, mentorship programs, meetings to strengthen their relationship
Collective advocacy and awareness campaigns to address the existing Environmental issues within the communities
Build capacities of environmental defenders through training and workshops on advocacy, legal rights and sustainable practices
Provide legal support and resources to environmental defenders including training, mobilize for legal aid funds to support the defenders.
Strengthen community action by mobilizing grassroots/communities and supporting/promote community led initiatives that solve environmental issues

Thematic Areas

Advocacy and Awareness campaigns: We develop/organize advocacy and awareness campaigns addressing environmental issues including deforestation, pollution, poor waste management
Research and policy Development: we develop policy documents from an informed research conducted on environmental injustices/challenges facing local communities to advocate for policies at local, national and international level.
Legal empowerment and support: We equip defenders with knowledge on their rights and environmental laws,policies and frameworks to support their work and we collaborate with legal organizations/entities to provide support to the defenders.
Capacity building trainings and community empowerment/mobilization: We give support to grassroot communities/individuals to build and promote community based solutions and organize and mobilize communities to address local Environmental issues

Core Values

Equity: We believe in fair treatment and access to resources for all communities, particularly those most affected by environmental injustices.
Inclusivity: We value diverse perspectives and ensure that all voices, especially those of marginalized groups are heard and respected.
Justice: We are committed to advocating for systemic change that addresses environmental injustices and promotes social equity.
Collaboration: We foster partnerships among stakeholders to create a unified front in the fight for Environmental Justice.
Empowerment: We equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for their rights and the environment
Equity: Our role is to ensure fair treatment and access to resources for communities especially the most vulnerable while addressing Environmental injustice

Guiding Principles / Code of Conduct.

Integrity:
Upholding the highest ethical standards in advocacy to ensure transparency and accountability.-Upholding the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions, fostering trust amongst stakeholders, and maintaining our values as an organization.

Resilience:
Empowering communities to defend their rights and manage their environment sustainably.

Inclusivity:

We embrace diversity and a non-discriminatory approach to environmental protection through fostering cooperation and partnerships while recognizing that various perspectives enhance our efficacy and amplify collective voices.

We prioritize gender-inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches that address systemic inequalities.

We commit to fairness and equity in all actions to ensure marginalized communities and defenders receive protection and support.