Save Endangered Zebras and Help Wild Dogs in Kenya
More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesPopulation growth and degradation of the land around Kenya's National Parks pose serious threats to Kenya's ecosystem and biodiversity. Challenges include: Human-Wildlife conflicts, Illegal Grazing and harvesting of trees, Bush meat trade, lack of incomes for locals, Scarcity of water and rise in crime and HIV/AIDS due to the increased tourism and trucking industry. "You have to begin with the people because they are causing the problems." Adam Tuller/Chairman ActivitiesTree Planting: Villagers plant trees/earn incomes; Wildlife Conservation: Human-wildlife conflicts Protecting Endangered Species: Repopulate species; Eco Toursim: Villagers run tours Training: Agroforestry, Wildlife Management, Lifeskills and Health Funding InformationThis project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations. Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc). Resources
Why this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactThe program will preserve Kenya's wildlife and generate wealth for thousands of Masai through tree planting and eco tourism. We will increase Kenyas forest cover, access to clean water and in general impove the biodiversity and ecosystem. Project Message
Due to the improvement in the environment the animals have been returning in large numbers. Lions now wait outside our camp and the giraffe and baboons hop the fence to eat our delicious trees/fodder. Who is Running This ProjectContact
Adam Tuller, Project SponsorAshoka Innovators for the Public (nominal) Organisation
Learn more about Africa Conservation Trust and the project team. Where this Project is LocatedCountry
This project is located in For more information about Kenya, read the Human Development Report on Kenya or the Wikipedia entry for Kenya. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on July 23, 2010. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 28, 2009. Latest Update from the FieldAnimals continue to die due to droughtBy Stacy Harris - Program Manager, October 30, 2009 09:04 AM
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