Jennifer Mwandoe always dreamed of attending university, but financial struggles and family expectations forced her to put those dreams on hold. Now, as a mother of two, she is determined to rewrite her story. Read how she is navigating marriage, motherhood, and academics—proving that education has no expiration date
Dephence Mdamu’s work at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project spans data management, wildlife tracking, and changing local attitudes about conservation. Learn how her role is helping both the environment and her community thrive.
“If we plant these trees in our fields, the future generation will learn certain things through these trees that we want to preserve. If we destroy them, the next generation will have no knowledge about the trees we want to preserve.”
The Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project uses football to unite and educate the community about environmental conservation. Matches between staff and locals raise awareness about wildlife protection, address environmental issues, and promote sustainable agriculture. These events foster collaboration and highlight community-led projects funded through carbon credit revenue, making sustainability a shared goal.
Impact Spotlight Overview Agribusiness + Forestry Department The Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project (KCRP) is located in eastern Kenya within a semi-arid landscape and encompasses an area where agriculture has been central to the way of life for generations. The majority of residents are farmers, contending with the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic […]
In Q1 2024, the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project initiated vital initiatives to improve education and sanitation. Through community collaboration and government support, 28 toilets were constructed and 12 classrooms were renovated, directly benefiting thousands of students. These efforts enhance education access and promote better health outcomes in the project area.
“I was born and grew up here, and can tell the difference between when the Kasigau project was here and when it wasn’t.” – Florence Malandi, Board of Management Chair, Kasigau.
Spotlight Summary Community Landowners The Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project stands as a testament to effective collaboration and community-driven conservation with over 120,000 local community members living in the project zone, as well as a landowning community of over 6,000 individuals and families from Taita Taveta County. Transparent and continuous engagement with the community landowners is […]
Communities are building resilience to the far-reaching impacts of drought by embracing conservation agriculture and other strategies aimed at strengthening food security.
