COMMUNITY STORIES

EMBRACE LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

A message to world leaders by Jane Okoth, Wildlife Works' Communications Officer in Kenya As some of the most developed countries in the...

Public Participation Key to Implementing Community Projects

For over 20 years, Wildlife Works has been in the forest conservation and climate change mitigation business by funding wildlife and...

Community-led Reforestation

By Jane Okoth In a tiny village, Juliana Karisa stood beside her house in anticipation as she watched a canter truck accompanied by...

Community Leaders Empowering Women and Girls

By Jane Okoth Women and girls living in our project area face a lot of challenges that are linked to gender inequality and cultural...

Rebecca Mututa Leads Girl and Women’s Empowerment Programs

The Tsavo region, very popular with wildlife, is home to the biggest national park in Kenya and one of the largest elephant populations...

Constance Mademu Teaches her Community How to Make Sustainable Charcoal

By Jane Okoth The reliance of charcoal and firewood as a primary source of cooking for most households puts immense pressure on...

Kasaine Fences; A Solution to Human-Wildlife Conflict?

They may be the most fascinating and intelligent mammals, but in some areas of rural Kenya, elephants pose a major threat to farmers...

Listen to Voices from the Kasigau Community about Climate Change

Hear directly from our team members and community partners on how climate change is effecting them. These recordings were done as part of...

Women's Group Learn to Sew Reusable Sanitary Napkins

Menstruation is not only a health concern, but also an educational policy concern because the majority of girls miss out on schools...

Former Poacher Turned Wildlife Protector

By Jane Okoth Dressed in a smart dark green uniform, Ayub Vura goes about his daily duties as a ranger at Wildlife Works. His morning...

Meet Protus Mghendi, Environment Conservation Ambassador

It’s a scorching hot day in Mwatate, in Wildlife Works’ project area, and the region continues to suffer from the current drought. A...

Son of a Poacher, 26-year-old Fulfills Dream to Become Conservation Pilot

Always calm and composed in his demeanor, Daniel Zuma is not your regular character. As a gyrocopter pilot at Wildlife Works, the 26 year...

Girls Leading Our World - GLOW Program

Wildlife Works is committed to supporting self-sufficient and self-governing communities. One of our main focuses is on education,...

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