Mbokomu - School Project

 

Our main focus will be improving infrastructure at the school. Many of the classrooms are in disrepair and there is a huge amount of maintenance work to be completed. We have decided to start by re-building the main school kitchen that provides lunch for about 800 kids every day in the form of maize meal, known locally as Ugali. Read More...

Kampung Tinangol

 

Kampung (Kg) Tinangol sits in the north western corner of Sabah, very close to the Northern tip of Borneo. It is a traditional Rungus ethnic group community not far from the town of Kudat. This area of northern Sabah is extremely poor with villagers surviving through subsistence farming and selling some of their produce at local markets. The community is home to approximately 93 households with a population of 460 people. Originally these communities would live in one large “long house”, eating, sleeping and living in each others pockets making the community bond a very strong and special one... Read More

Kampung Kipouvo

 

Kampung (Kg) Kipouvo sits approximately 30 minutes outside of the state capital of Kota Kinabalu. It is a traditional Kadazan Dusun ethnic group community sitting in the Ulu Moyog area, on the Moyog river. This area of Sabah is in the foothills of the Crocker Range National Park and is set amongst lush forest and vegetation. Although the village is not on the poverty line, villagers still rely predominantly on subsistence farming as a means of providing food for their families. In addition some rubber is tapped from small local plantations and sold to be processed.... Read More

Orphan Support

 

Our orphan outreach programme is designed to help orphans and other vulnerable children by providing them with a stable and safe environment in which to grow and learn . Our volunteers get the unique opportunity to play a vital role in the development of these underprivileged children by providing essential emotional and social support. Read More....

Mwaluganje -
Elephant Sanctuary

 

We have launched a wildlife project in partnership with Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in the Shimba Hills.  The Elephant Sanctuary is a community-based program, where by local people have “leased” their property to a community based trust, which manages the sanctuary for the benefit and preservation of the elephants. It also provides valuable revenue for the landowners and local people, realised through eco-tourism and gate entrance fees. Read More...

Primate Conservation Programme

 

Our Primate Conservation Course is designed to give you a taster into practical conservation work and gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and make a valuable contribution to the protection of Kenya’s monkeys. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in conservation and research, or simply have a passion for wildlife, this course offers an informative and entertaining insight into ways of conserving these amazing animals. This course is run in partnership with The Colobus Trust and WWF and is included in CK Wildlife, CK2 and CK3. Read More...

Miti Mirefu

 

Camp Miti Mirefu is based on Ndarakwai Ranch on the slopes of West Kilimanjaro and within the heart of The Kilimanjaro Conservancy. The Wildlife Conservancy was established in 2001and is devoted to the conservation of nature and the reduction of human-wildlife conflict in the West Kilimanjaro eco-system, one of the most biologically diverse habitats in Tanzania. Read More....

Tsavo - Wildlife Discovery Experience

 

Camp Tsavo is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions. All activities are designed to make a positive contribution towards the ongoing work of Rukinga Sanctuary whilst educating and enthusing international volunteers on the pertinent issues facing conservation in Africa today. Read more

Batu Puteh

 

Our wildlife and environmental project takes you to the community of Batu Puteh on the mighty Kinabatangan River. This chocolate brown tributary flows from the very heart of North Borneo and along its banks is home to a plethora of animals, insects and communities. The community of Batu Puteh has developed a mini eco tourism project here and as well as developing this they are working hard to preserve and re-generate a nearby forest reserve. Along the banks of the river you will see crocodiles, up to 8 species of ape, wild boar, occasional elephants and numerous bird and aquatic life... Read More

Mwamba - Marine Conservation Programme

 

The natural resources have provided livelihoods for local communities for hundreds of years and more recently have supported a major tourism industry. At present, much of this area is under 'Reserve' status, meaning there is a combination of environmental protection with controlled use of the natural resources. However, Kenya has been unable to give adequate emphasis to the development of its marine and coastal environments, although this contributes significantly to its national economy. Read More...

Mantanani Island

 

The Mantanani Islands lay several hours boat ride off the coast of western Sabah and are home to a wide variety of marine life including turtles and dugongs as well as reefs and associated eco-systems. The community is approximately 800 people who are from the Bajau ethnic group and are predominantly Muslim. Facilities on the island are poor with the community making a small income from selling fish on the mainland. Due to the remoteness and lack of facilities on the island there are a number of human environmental issues affecting the surrounding marine eco system... Read More

Dolphins & Whales (Cetacean) Conservation Project

 

The coastal ecosystem of Zanzibar is rich in biological resources including long, white sandy beaches, diverse coral reefs and mangroves, a rich cultural history and traditions, and abundant marine and terrestrial wildlife. It is listed as one of the top 34 Global Biodiversity Hotspots - harbouring more species of plant and animal life than anywhere else on Earth... Read More