Community Empowerment
300 community members, 1,500 students and 50 teachers from 10 local learning institutions empowered on the ecological, cultural and socio-economic value of acacia habitats and their role in mitigating climate change.
300 local community members, 1,500 students and 50 teachers from 10 local learning institutions have been empowered on the ecological, cultural and socio-economic value of acacia habitats, the role of acacia habitats in mitigating climate change and biodiversity conservation in general.
We empower local communities, institutions and organizations on the suitability of acacia habitats in mitigating climate change, and build their capacity to lead conservation in their own landscapes.
Objectives
- Raise awareness of the value of acacia habitats
- Link acacia conservation to climate change mitigation
- Build local leadership for biodiversity conservation
Key activities
- Community awareness forums
- School conservation clubs and lessons
- Teacher training workshops
- Climate change and biodiversity education
Photos from the field
At a glance
Every seedling and every nest needs a guardian
Your gift plants indigenous acacia, pays community nest guardians and protects ostrich eggs from predators, fire and trampling. Give via M-Pesa, card, PayPal or bank transfer.