We are friends of
the environment
We Promote environmental sustainability through advocacy, education, awareness creation and initiatives in the areas of renewable energy sources, waste management, economic empowerment and gender issues.
Our Partners
Who We Are
Friends of the environment (FOTE) was established in 1993 under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a non-governmental organization (NGO). FOTE’s primary goal as an NGO, is to initiate and undertake programmes and activities that address the needs of identified groups that impact on the environment.
One of FOTE’s primary strategies in attaining its goal is the use of awareness campaigns to enlighten and educate people about the many environmental concerns and the impact each concern has on the larger society.
To impact meaningfully and positively on the environment, FOTE recognises the significant role played by technology. The use of technology in many processes and endeavours increases efficiency, and therefore promotes sustainability.
Our Objectives
Empower
To alleviate poverty and engender equality in Nigeria through economic empowerment programmes and projects for women and youth which form part of the MDGs.
Replenish
To mobilize Nigerian communities for environmental protection activities such tree planting, as a replacement mechanism to control deforestation and flooding
Empower
Ensure that people, especially the young are educated on, and where possible, exposed to, modern technology and ICT use in the protection of the environment at large
Research
All of our research programmes are conducted with reputable local and international organisations including FIIRO, Energy Commission of Nigeria, the United Nations (UN) agencies, and others.
Innovate
To undertake knowledge management and networking for innovative development activities
Demonstrate
To carry out pilot demonstration projects on feasible alternative technologies. Also, to introduce to Nigeria rural and peri-urban communities renewable and alternative energy sources such as solar energy devices, improved woodstoves, energy-efficient stoves (EES), biogas technology etc.
Our Projects
To impact meaningfully and positively on the environment, FOTE undertakes several projects in conjuction with our partners in the private and public sectors including several international bodies such as UNICEF and The World Bank
Blog
FOTE & LIRS Empower 200 Women Through the Women in Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Friends of the Environment (FOTE), in partnership with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), has successfully concluded the Women in Enterprise Initiative (WEI) under
FOTE and Bank of Industry Empower 200 Women with Clean Cooking Solutions in Ajegunle
Friends of the Environment (FOTE), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), successfully implemented the FOTE–BOI Clean Cooking Initiative: Cook Clean. Live Better in Ajegunle,
Environmental Psychology: The Dilemma In Developing Countries
Environmental psychology is an interdisciplinary field that explores the dynamic relationship between people and their surroundings. It examines how physical environments—both natural and built—affect human