Reconnecting Environment and Health in Africa and Beyond
Who We Are
ACOPPHE (Africa Community of Planetary Partners for Health and Environment) is a Kenyan-based non-governmental organization working at the intersection of health, environment, and indigenous knowledge.
Founded in January 2021 and officially registered in April 2024, we are committed to reconnecting environment and health in Africa and beyond through education, advocacy, partnerships, and community-driven innovation. Our approach recognizes that human wellbeing is deeply linked to the health of ecosystems and cultural heritage.
To reconnect environment and health in Africa and beyond through education, advocacy, partnerships, and community-led solutions.
A healthy and sustainable Africa for all, where people, communities, and nature thrive together.
What We Host
ACOPPHE hosts and supports high-impact events and engagement platforms that bring together communities, academia, policymakers, and innovators to advance health, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge. These platforms serve as spaces for dialogue, learning, and collaborative action.
A continental platform uniting universities, communities, and policymakers to address climate change and sustainable development challenges. Through workshops, forums, and collaborative initiatives, AUCCW fosters partnerships, knowledge exchange, and youth engagement across Africa.
Advances solutions at the intersection of health, environment, and climate, with a focus on indigenous and intergenerational collaboration. It convenes leaders, practitioners, and communities to share innovations and strategies for planetary health.
A monthly online program showcasing grassroots innovation and planetary health dialogues. It connects global participants, amplifies local solutions, and fosters community-driven action.
Join our events and platforms to collaborate, learn, and contribute to health, environmental sustainability, and indigenous knowledge initiatives.
Our Work
Across all programs, ACOPPHE champions community leadership, elevates indigenous knowledge systems, centers children, and leverages partnerships and evidence-based solutions to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.
ACOPPHE operates in Marsabit, Narok, Kiambu, Nairobi, and Kakamega Counties, with a focus on arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) most affected by climate change.
Our main office is located in Tigoni, Limuru, Kiambu County, near St. Paul’s University.
Message from the Director
At ACOPPHE, we are guided by a simple but powerful belief — that the health of people, the environment, and our cultural heritage are inseparable. Across Africa, communities are facing interconnected challenges that require solutions rooted in both knowledge and collective action.
Our work is inspired by the resilience and wisdom of communities. Through partnerships, education, and advocacy, we strive to create lasting impact by empowering people, protecting ecosystems, and preserving indigenous knowledge systems that have sustained generations.
As Founder and Director, I believe that meaningful change begins when we listen, collaborate, and act together. ACOPPHE exists to bridge gaps — between science and tradition, policy and practice, and people and the environment — so that we can build a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Nathaniel Uchtmann
Executive Director, ACOPPHE
What We Focus On
Advancing child wellbeing, early development, protection, and inclusive community resilience across Africa.
Addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, and promoting environmental stewardship for future generations.
Strengthening indigenous systems, equity, justice, leadership, and participatory governance across communities.
What We Stand For
Embracing all voices, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Standing together toward a shared vision for Africa.
Rooted in the strength and resilience of local communities.
Leading every action with compassion and care.
Upholding honesty and accountability in all we do.
Honouring ancestral wisdom as a foundation for solutions.
Championing fair access, rights, and opportunities for all.
I am because we are — humanity through shared belonging.
ACOPPHE is dedicated to reconnecting health, environment, and indigenous knowledge for a sustainable Africa.
