The Laikipia Learning Centre will be a unifying and inspiring immersive learning environment aimed at increasing access to education, knowledge, and awareness on Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce (the 4Cs) for children and adults from Segera’s local communities. 

Plans for this Centre are still in development, with a local eco-conscious design firm hired to complete the architectural plans. This multipurpose facility, housed in a repurposed airplane hangar, will provide training in a wide range of topics such as conservation, culture, and sustainable commerce.

We hope to inspire the next generation of Kenyans by providing an opportunity for children from the foundation’s supported schools, which serve a student population of over 2,000, to experience nature and wildlife in private conservancies. We also anticipate that our program will expand beyond Laikipia, to include schools in other counties. The Laikipia Learning Centre will also host a Vocational Training Academy for Forestry and Permaculture, which will significantly enhance the farming techniques and interests of small-scale farmers from Laikipia’s rural communities, as well as raise awareness about the protection and value of biodiversity. In addition to offering vocational training programs for adults, we will also provide educational services for children, with a classroom space to learn about forestry, wildlife and conservation, and a canteen (kitchen and dining area) to provide lunch as part of their visit. Wildlife guides, Rangers, Artists in Residence, and other experts from Kenya and beyond will take part in giving inspirational talks and mentorship to the children. A dedicated bus will be available for transportation to and from our local schools to ensure safe, direct access to the conservancy. 

The Learning Centre will also showcase various initiatives by the ZEITZ foundation and provide an opportunity for guests from Segera, and beyond, to visit a community hub where they can learn about the beautiful and sustainable balance of the 4C projects.

You can support the development of the Laikipia Learning Centre by donating to: 

• Infrastructure development. 
• Equipping the facilities for learning purposes. 
• The provision of salaries for teaching professionals and support staff. 
• The purchase of a bus that will transport school children to various learning sites. 
• The establishment of the permaculture and forestry demonstration site.