Pioneering Sustainable Change, Our Legacy
For over 60 years, Haller has been at the forefront of innovative ecological and community-driven solutions. From reviving barren lands to elevating local livelihoods, our journey is one of unwavering commitment, understated confidence, and tangible impact.
Our Vision
Ecology & Economy
Looking to the future, Haller’s mission is to combine the power of people and technology to share sustainable livelihood solutions with communities and farmers around the world, supporting them to build resilience against the challenges they face.
Community Projects
Haller, in collaboration with Haller Kenya and regional partners, pilots innovative projects in Sub-Saharan Africa to empower communities and ecosystems.
Action against Climate Change
Haller's community tree planting and climate-smart agriculture promote land health, reducing CO2 impact on people and the environment.
Digital Tools for Farmers
The Haller Farmers app equips farmers in East Africa (or within your own community, through white-labelling) with eco-friendly farming methods, community connections, and innovative tools like the Square Plot for efficient land use.
How we’re guided
The 12 Haller principles
We’re guided by Dr. Haller’s journey of innovation that defined his revolutionary work. They form the basis of The Haller Model: our blueprint for a sustainable ecological and economical future, and you can see them all below.
1. Have Passion & Belief
Live your passion and believe in what you do.
2. Think Big, Start Small
Test your actions and learn from your mistakes on a small scale without risking great damage.
3. Create Self-sustaining ecosystems
Plants, animals & technologies should be interdependent and self-sustaining.
4. Waste Nothing
In nature there is no waste - it is man’s invention; so when you see it, use it or reduce it.
5. Think Biological, not Chemical
Use biological systems not chemical ones; use natural solutions.
6. Use Animal & Plant Perspectives
Look at problems from their perspective; imagine what is needed to make them grow and flourish.
7. Seek the Indigenous
Try to use indigenous plants and animals - foreign ones are likely to import problems.
8. Be Inventive
Be prepared to come up with and try out new ideas.
9. Use Local Knowledge
Learn from their wisdom, consult and involve them whenever possible.
10. Create Incentives
Provide incentives for people to do the right thing.
11. Think Local
It makes sense to have production close to the source of the material.
12. Make Economic Sense
Sometimes one project on its own won’t pay back but in conjunction with other projects it will.
How we do what we do
Our Values
Be Inclusive and Collaborative
We foster group-built projects that integrate diverse talents and community needs, valuing inclusivity and collaboration.
Stay Curious
We embrace continuous learning and innovation, evolving through diverse collaborations and a culture of experimentation and improvement.
Be Resourceful
We maximize available resources and foster sustainable relationships between communities and nature, equipping people with transferable skills and knowledge.
Make it Happen
We proactively implement and scale effective models, ensuring our commitment to lasting, tangible impact is fulfilled.
Laying the groundwork for sustainable living.
The History of Haller
In under two decades Dr. Rene Haller transformed barren limestone quarries on the Mombasa coastline into thriving ecosystems; pioneering a symbiosis of trees, nitrates, and millipedes that breathed life back into the soil.
“Dr René Haller arrives in Kenya”
“Land reclamation starts by planting 26 tree species in open & degraded quarries.”
“Disused quarries become a flourishing hub of biodiversity, open to the public as The Haller Park”
“The Haller Park becomes financially and environmentally sustainable through the creation of 46 nature based businesses which create viable income streams.”
“Dr Rene Haller wins the Swiss Brandenberger prize for his commitment to creating environments which improve people’s living conditions.”
“Mtopanga training and demonstration farm established.”
“The Haller Foundation is founded on Dr Haller’s vision for ecology and economy that could serve as a blueprint for transforming the land and livelihoods of smallholder farmers.”
“Nguuni Children’s Library & Education Centre opened being the first first children’s community library in Kenya”
“Haller’s health clinic was opened”
“Haller scales its impact to 23 self-help groups in Mombasa, supporting them in building self-sufficiency through WASH, farmer training, alternative energy, education, health, and income generation initiatives.”
“The Haller Farmers Web-App was created & The Haller Prize for Development Journalism was launched.”
“50th Kenyan Community embarks on the Haller Journey towards self-sufficiency.”
“Haller Farmers App launches on IOS & Android and awarded Best Android App of the Year.”
“Haller Kenya achieves financial and operational self-sufficiency.”
“Haller UK sets out to scale up it’s impact through global partnerships, technology and education.”