News – Zeitz Foundation

At the ZEITZ foundation, we believe that Education

At the ZEITZ foundation, we believe that Education is transformative and a key driver of sustainable development. Currently, we support 6 schools from Pre-Primary (Early Years Learning) to Senior Secondary School levels by building various infrastructure such as classrooms, toilet blocks, equipment such as desks, as well as a bursary program running in various secondary schools. The ZEITZ foundation’s view on ‘Education for Sustainable Development’ is future-oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action and ambitious leadership.⁠

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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #learning #innovativeeducation #sdgs2030 #sdgs4

Preparation for the next phase of germination and

Preparation for the next phase of germination and bagging of seeds is ongoing at our Tree Nursery. Currently 12 women drawn from surrounding communities are employed to plant new seeds as well as ensure regular weeding and watering of the seedlings. ⁠
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In 2020, @zeitzfoundation embarked on an initiative to grow new forest cover by planting over 1 million new indigenous trees in coming years. For the first phase of this Tree of Life initiative, 150,000 tree seedlings were planted in the shape of a huge rhinoceros. ⁠⁠

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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #reforestation #treeplanting #savetheforest #loveplanetearth #onemilliontrees #protecttheearth

Making progress in the ongoing construction of two

Making progress in the ongoing construction of two classrooms for Naserian Annex Primary School. The Primary School in Suguroi village was a startup school initiated by parents to enable their children to receive Preschool, Grades 1, 2 & 3 education, as the next primary school is over 18 Kms away. The Parents, through their limited resources, had managed to build two classrooms using iron sheets. Despite still being in use, these classrooms are now in a deplorable state therefore during the ZEITZ foundation’s 2020 Needs Assessment exercise, this school was earmarked to benefit from two new classroom blocks. The additional modern classrooms are vital for giving the students a conducive learning environment, and we're looking forward to seeing them in their new classrooms soon!⁠

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Hello there 😃 My name is Ann Nawasa, one of the

Hello there 😃 My name is Ann Nawasa, one of the female rangers attached to the Canine Unit on Segera Conservancy. Joining the ZEITZ Foundation's All Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy really empowered me as woman. Having come from a background where none of my family got a chance to go to school, I was privileged to get some primary school education, before dropping out to take care of my mother and siblings. I took up some casual jobs on farms thereafter, until I was recruited to join the Ranger Academy. I take great pride in being a female ranger and an advocate of conservation. Through this program, I have managed to enrol my children in school as well as support them comfortably as a single mother. I hope to educate my children to the highest levels of learning, acquire land and also construct a modern house for my mother. I would advise young girls to have self-confidence and the zeal to achieve their dreams.⁠
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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #womenempowerment #rangers #girlpower⁠

Close to 3.6 billion people do not have access to

Close to 3.6 billion people do not have access to a safely managed sanitation services (WHO/UNICEF 2021). It's easy to overlook the importance of toilets, but they actually help to drive improvements in gender equality, education, economics and the environment. Today marks World Toilet Day, which is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. ⁠
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WHO recommends a student-toilet ratio of 30:1 for boys and 25:1 toilets for girls. Increases in student enrolment at Kenyan schools has taken its toll on sanitation, therefore establishing a need to support schools with additional ablution blocks.⁠ With part of the ZEITZ foundation's 2020/2021 donor funding, we have constructed 4 new ablution blocks in 4 schools and plan to add 4 more over the coming year.⁠ ⁠
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Hello, I'm Annela 👋 and I'm a Ranger attached

Hello, I'm Annela 👋 and I'm a Ranger attached to the ZEITZ foundation's Canine Unit. I joined the Canine Unit in August 2021 after graduating as a ranger in March from the ZEITZ foundation's All Women Anti-poaching Ranger Academy. Since childhood, I always yearned to be part of the disciplined forces. This, together with my passion for tracking, inspired me become a ranger and eventually join the dog unit. My father used our local dogs to go after cattle rustlers in the community and I learned a lot from him while growing up. He would track their trails using footprints and animal droppings. I am very happy that I get to take after him in a special way as I am doing this for conservation. I find so much satisfaction in being part of the canine unit. I have grown very fond of Lindsey, Mickey and Stevie and I always look forward to each day spent with them. Since I joined the ranger unit, I have become empowered as a woman. I am grateful that I can now fend for my children comfortably and it gives me joy to inspire other women and girls from my community. Moreover, I am glad that my mindset was shifted and I have become a conservation champion within my community.⁠

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The Waterbank building at Uaso Nyiro Primary Schoo

The Waterbank building at Uaso Nyiro Primary School was conceived and designed by PITCHAfrica and the ZEITZ foundation to address the school’s infrastructural and educational requirements as well as the water needs of the students and local community. Awarded “Greenest School in the World” in 2017 by LEED architects, the school features a unique 600m2 roof catchment area with an underground storage facility of up to 150,000 litres that also has integrated water filtration. In addition to the 4 full-sized indoor/outdoor classrooms that are large enough for 50-60 children, the Waterbank School includes protected vegetable gardens for the children.⁠
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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #learning #sdgs4 #innovativeeducation #gogreen

In a world that is culturally diverse, celebrating

In a world that is culturally diverse, celebrating commonality and respecting difference is key to nurturing understanding and harmony among communities. Recently, we were thrilled to join in on a cultural day event at Uaso Nyiro primary, our pioneer Waterbank school. The students, drawn from various cultural backgrounds and adorned in their traditional regalia celebrated in dance and song. It was a beautiful spectacle to watch as it strengthens intercultural relationships and understanding while safeguarding cultural heritage and raising awareness of cultural diversity.⁠

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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #multicultural #heritage #diversity

We caught up with Peter Kimani, one of our Logisti

We caught up with Peter Kimani, one of our Logistics assistants at Zeitz Foundation. Peter works closely with the Tree of Life project, an Initiative that aims to plant over 1 million trees in the next five years. He gives us an insight on why we chose to plant the Acacia trees (Acacia Kirkii and Acacia Polyacantha).

Let’s learn together 📝

Fun Fact💡: All aspects of the ZEITZ foundation'

Fun Fact💡: All aspects of the ZEITZ foundation's tree-planting 🌳 activities are carried out by women employed from Segera’s local communities. This includes nursery and soil preparation, seed scarification and planting, seedling transplanting and initial watering.⁠
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We should all make sustainable choices to ensure w

We should all make sustainable choices to ensure we maintain our ecosphere in the healthiest possible state. As we mark International Day of Climate Action, we are reminded of our @zeitzfoundation mission to create and support ecologically and socially responsible projects that holistically balance conservation, community, culture and commerce (the 4Cs) to achieve long lasting impact and sustainability.⁠
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#climatechange #globalwarming #climatecrisis #climateactionnow #savetheplanet #sustainablefutures #savetheearth #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity ⁠
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Traditionally, beadwork was not only used for purp

Traditionally, beadwork was not only used for purpose of looking pretty. Different beadwork artefacts communicated social and cultural messages such as the wearer's age, marital status or regional origin. This neck piece is worn by Samburu women. The neck pieces attract respect in the community and women are not allowed to step out of their homes without them. The silver chain hanging on the left ear signifies that the woman is married. Through the establishment of the SATUBO beading workshop, we were not only looking to preserve local culture but also to promote local commerce by offering Kenyan women the opportunity to obtain independent income and financial freedom.⁠⁠
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Planting again! 🌳🌳With the arrival of some p

Planting again! 🌳🌳With the arrival of some promising rain, we have started planting another 240,000 tree seedlings. Did you know that Kenya's forest cover decreased from 10% to 6% over the last decade? Deforestation has a critically negative impact on the ecosystem, affecting not only plant and animal life but also the wellbeing of human communities who rely on the fertility of the land for their own prosperity. In 2020, @zeitzfoundation embarked on an initiative to grow new forest cover by planting over 1 million new indigenous trees in coming years. For the first phase of this Tree of Life initiative, 150,000 tree seedlings were planted in the shape of a huge rhinoceros. ⁠⁠
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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #reforestation #treeplanting #savetheforest #loveplanetearth #onemilliontrees #protecttheearth

Girls are taking action, finding their voices and

Girls are taking action, finding their voices and expressing their visions for an equal future! Happy International Day of the Girl Child.⁠⁠
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#DayoftheGirl #GenerationEquality #internationaldayofthegirl #letgirlslearn #education #empowerment #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet

Did you know that Kenya's 🇰🇪forest cover 🌳has decreased from 10% to 6% in the last decade alone? The long-term effects of deforestation have a critically negative impact on the ecosystem, affecting not only plant and animal life but also the wellbeing of human communities who rely on the fertility of the land for their own prosperity. In 2020, the ZEITZ foundation embarked on an initiative to grow new forest cover with a strategic objective to plant over 1 million new indigenous trees in coming years, making it East Africa’s largest reforestation project on a private conservancy. For the first phase of our Tree of Life Reforestation initiative, 150,000 tree seedlings were planted in the shape of a huge rhinoceros. Despite delays caused by insufficient rainfall, the ZEITZ foundation is planning to plant over 400,000 more seedlings in November / December 2021. ⁠⁠
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#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #reforestation #treeplanting #savetheforest #loveplanetearth #onemilliontrees #protecttheearth

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ”Education is th

In the words of Nelson Mandela, ”Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world”. As we mark World Teachers’ Day, we are grateful to the men and women who are critical to moulding our future generations through our shared view of Education for sustainable development. Using holistic, locally relevant teaching methods, we are empowering people to change the way they think and work towards a sustainable future. The onset of the Covid-19 crisis has equally taken a toll on the teaching profession, and especially those within the rural setting that rely heavily on donor funds and parent support for salaries. Consequently, many teachers were not able to receive salaries for the period the schools closed while some lost their jobs when some schools inevitably shut down. We thank and celebrate all the teachers for their tenacious spirit, even at the height of a global pandemic.⁠⁠
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We are very proud to announce the World Premiere o

We are very proud to announce the World Premiere of Ranger (@rangerfilm) at the @woodstockfilmfestival, New York at 8pm EDT this coming Friday, Oct 1. ⁠
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The film, set amongst Kenya's Samburu and Maasai communities, is an intimate and contemporary tale of 12 women who become East Africa’s first all-female anti-poaching and conservation ranger unit. ⁠
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A special thanks to these extraordinary women for sharing their stories, and to the incredible team that put this film together:

@projectorbeam @kate.garwood.zeitz @rogerrosswilliams @jochenzeitz @indikateproductions @onestoryup @zeitzfoundation @segeraretreat @mikelollyp @realtheverybest @jacobkvetter @beatlogik @finalframe_post @melanie_chevarie & Geoff Martz and more.

#rangerfilm #femalerangers #femalerangeracademy #laikipia #kenya #zeitzfoundation #womenempowerment #antipoaching #rangeracademy #ranger #wildlife #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #woodstock

After various delays due to national restrictions

After various delays due to national restrictions relating to COVID-19, we are so relieved that the @zeitzfoundation Vocational Training Academy for Permaculture has finally been able to kick off. Our first workshop has begun with 20 trainees (12 women and 8 men) being given a practical 3-day Introduction to Permaculture. #vocationaltraining #education #permaculture #sustainableagriculture #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation #sustainability #thelongrun #future #planet

Fantastic to see our 2020 tree seedlings growing n

Fantastic to see our 2020 tree seedlings growing nicely… Thank you to all of you who have supported the @zeitzfoundation Tree of Life reforestation initiative, aiming to plant over 1 million indigenous tree seedlings in Kenya. With rain now forecast and clouds gathering, we’re hoping we might be able to start planting again soon! 🤞🏽🙏🏾 #reforestation #landscaperestoration #biodiversity #carbonoffset #zeitzfoundation #kenya #laikipia #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #sustainability #future #planet Also a special thanks to Charlie Dyer at Kisima for his invaluable knowledge, advice and guidance.

A few drops of rain and we’re busy preparing the

A few drops of rain and we’re busy preparing the land and ripping furrows for the next planting season! Fingers crossed the rain stays / increases so we can even start planting early…. 🤞🏽#reforestation #treeoflife #landscaperestoration #biodiversity #carbonoffset #treeplanting #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation #kenya #africa

It is with great excitement that we share visuals

It is with great excitement that we share visuals of the newly opened SATUBO Kindergarten 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks to our special friend @nashipai2016 and other supporters of the @zeitzfoundation and @segeraretreat, we created this new Early Learning facility to ensure that SATUBO mothers (and other families in the area) have access to safe and quality childcare, close to their workshop, and can therefore continue generating income despite having young preschool children. It will also prepare these young children before they transition into primary school, thereby supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.2: “By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education”. #SATUBO #zeitzfoundation #earlylearning #preprimary #ruraleducation #education #SDG #SDG4 #sustainability #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #laikipia #kenya #future #planet 📸 by @brian.siambi

Another important day to highlight wildlife specie

Another important day to highlight wildlife species, this time the Elephant. Kenya’s Laikipia plateau is critical for the country’s elephant population, forming a migratory network between Northern Kenya and other vital areas to access pasture, water, breeding grounds and reduce predatory risk. These traditional wildlife corridors are however under threat due to increasing human settlements and fencing, which block or take over these routes, leading to human-wildlife conflict, poaching and declining wildlife populations. One way this can be resolved is by removing unnecessary fencing and providing protected and sustainable habitats with sufficient natural resources to accommodate these magnificent animals. Attracting elephant to these safe spaces, ensuring they have adequate water and grazing, also reduces the risk of human-wildlife conflict and through conservation-related employment brings new income to rural communities… a win-win for all. #worldelephantday #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #laikipia #kenya #africa #safari #elephant #biodiversity #wildlife 📸 @willbl @zeitzfoundation

Today’s World Lion Day shines a light on this ic

Today’s World Lion Day shines a light on this iconic species and the threats to its conservation. Poaching, trafficking, and habitat loss are among the threats putting their numbers in grave danger.

A number of members of The Long Run, an initiative founded by the ZEITZ foundation, focus efforts on conservation of lions. GER Member @segeraretreat turned an overgrazed cattle ranch with little wildlife into a conservation success story that is home to several prides of lions in Kenya. They have worked closely with the local community to create an understanding of the importance of wildlife as they balance the 4Cs of Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce.

GER Member @boranaconservancy works closely with @lionlandscapes to monitor the lion population and prevent human-wildlife conflict. Collared lions provide real-time data that allows conservancy management and local livestock owners to move their animals away from known lion locations. Livestock are protected and retaliation is prevented through this process.

Let’s celebrate this incredible species today and raise awareness of the urgent conservation needs.

📷: @willbl at GER Member @segeraretreat; @martienssen at GER Member @boranaconservancy; Fellow Member @houseinthewild
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#init4thelongrun #worldlionday #worldlionday2021 #lion #conservation #lionconservation #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bigcats

Repost @thelongrunorg ⁠ We asked some of the ra

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We asked some of the rangers protecting members of The Long Run what they feel is the most rewarding aspect of their job:⁠
"The most rewarding aspect of the job is when you see Rhinos are safe and the team you lead are at their best." - Rianto Lokoran from GER® Member @boranaconservancy⁠
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"Being able to inform and share the fascinating wonders and details of nature. Opening people's eyes to nature is to see people gain understanding and connecting with nature." - Gareth Williams from GER® Member @grootbos⁠
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"Going to bed in the evening knowing that each day I patrol, I make wildlife safer, increase the survival chances of the endangered species and contribute to a better tomorrow for planet earth." - Frederick Aule from @zeitzfoundation⁠
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#init4thelongrun #WorldRangerDay #rangers #environment #conservation #buildbackbetter #naturebasedtourism #ecotourism #sustainability #sustainabletravel #thelongrun #zeitzfoundation

Preparation has begun! One forgets about the vari

Preparation has begun!

One forgets about the various steps needed before new trees can actually be planted... From mixing soils to preparation of planting bags, scarification and germination of seeds, transplanting of young seedlings, to watering and weeding the nursery, while the seedlings grow big and strong enough to fend for themselves in our Tree of Life forests (new wildlife exclusion zones that also involve a lot of pre-planning, demarcation and fencing)!

Thankfully, the ZEITZ foundation enrols the help of strong and determined women, employed from rural communities in Laikipia, who are now starting to prepare the nursery for our next phase of planting in October/November 2021. This will be a particularly busy time, especially as we are still caring for thousands of older seedlings awaiting planting due to insufficient rainfall earlier this year.

The ZEITZ foundation's Tree of Life Reforestation Project seeks to plant 1 million indigenous trees on Segera Conservancy in coming years, for the future survival of biodiversity, to help restore landscapes, offset carbon and replenish Kenya's forest cover. Thank you to all of our donors and supporters who have made this project come to life!

#treeoflife #reforestation #indigenoustrees #treeplanting #landscaperestoration #biodiversity #carbonoffset #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #Segera #Laikipia #Kenya #Planet #future #sustainability

This World Ranger Day, we celebrate all the incred

This World Ranger Day, we celebrate all the incredible men and women working hard on the front line to keep our planet's biodiversity safe for future generations.

In 2019, @zeitzfoundation launched East Africa’s first All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy on Segera Conservancy. With advice from friends like Damien Mander of IAPF and support from donors such as the Julius Baer Foundation, 27 skilled and empowered female rangers have now graduated from this academy having undergone intense selection processes and months of holistic training.

Not only have these newly confident women found employment, but they have also become mentors within their communities, sharing their knowledge about conservation, wildlife, and the importance of dialogue as a primary driver for peace, intercultural understanding and preservation.

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#WORLDRANGERDAY #RANGER #WOMENEMPOWERMENT #VOCATIONALTRAINING #CONSERVATION #COMMUNITY #CULTURE #COMMERCE #THE4CS #ZEITZFOUNDATION #LAIKIPIA #KENYA #SEGERA #RANGERS #WILDLIFE #DAMIENMANDER #IAPF

Great seeing @Petersize10 in his element on Segera

Great seeing @Petersize10 in his element on Segera Conservancy...

Peter is a talented Kenyan photographer and Creator who visited Segera Conservancy to document some of the ZEITZ foundation's projects and wildlife.

Stay tuned for some amazing new photos and video footage!

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#zeitzfoundation #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #wildlife #segera #conservancy #laikipia #kenya #kenyaphotography #kenyatalent #kenyacreators

Happy 10th Birthday Romario and thank you so much

Happy 10th Birthday Romario and thank you so much for your thoughtful donation to @zeitzfoundation who will be planting 350 tree seedlings on your behalf. What an inspiring young warrior for the planet, thank you!! 🙏🏽 #romariovalentine #reforestation #treeplanting #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #treeoflife #landscaperestoration #planet #wildlife #future #zeitzfoundation

"When a tradition gathers enough strength to go on

"When a tradition gathers enough strength to go on for centuries, you don't just turn it off one day" - Chinua Achebe.

The SATUBO Women's Group, founded by @zeitzfoundation, are specialists in the age-old practice of beading - a staple of Kenya's northern tribes as a fashion statement and status symbol.

SATUBO, an acronym for the Samburu, Turkana and Borana tribes in Kenya, is a collective of women who came together to find peace and prosperity, supporting each other while generating independent incomes for the livelihood and wellbeing of their families.

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#SATUBO #WOMENSGROUP #WOMENEMPOWERMENT #INDEPENDENCE #WELLBEING #CONSERVATION #COMMUNITY #CULTURE #COMMERCE #ZEITZFOUNDATION #THE4CS #LAIKIPIA #Kenya #SAMBURU #TURKANA #BORANA

A member of the SATUBO Women's Group making a new

A member of the SATUBO Women's Group making a new design of Wonderbags for Segera at their workshop in the Greater Segera area of Laikipia, Kenya.

@TheWonderbag is a non-electric insulated bag designed to reduce the amount of fuel required to cook food.

This technique of slow-cooking through insulation is a win-win for the environment and communities, reducing time wasted collecting firewood or money spent on charcoal.

@zambezijoysociety provided 50 meters of colorful fabric to produce the new special edition of Wonderbags for Segera.

SATUBO is one of many community and women empowerment projects launched by the ZEITZ foundation.

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#SATUBO #WOMENSGROUP #WOMENEMPOWERMENT #INDEPENDENCE #WELLBEING #CONSERVATION #COMMUNITY #CULTURE #COMMERCE #ZEITZFOUNDATION #THE4CS #LAIKIPIA #KENYA @ZEITZFOUNDATION #SAMBURU #TURKANA #BORANA

Well done to Romario Valentine, who (at only 9 yea

Well done to Romario Valentine, who (at only 9 years old) is creating a name for himself globally as a young environmentalist and campaigner for landscape restoration, reforestation, biodiversity and endangered species survival. Romario is raising funds for his 10th Birthday to plant trees (through @zeitzfoundation) amongst other worthwhile projects. Incredible to see such innovation, forward-thinking and determination at such a young age, bravo Romario! #romariotheartist Twitter: @artistromario Visit: www.backabuddy.co.za/romario-valentine-10th-birthday

“Breaking Boundaries - The Science of our Planet

“Breaking Boundaries - The Science of our Planet” is now live on Netflix! Produced by @kate.garwood.zeitz @indikateproductions alongside @silverback_films and @jochenzeitz , narrated by the legendary @davidattenborough , this film explains the thresholds needed for the survival of our planet and humanity! In her podcast Christiana Figueres calls it “probably the most important documentary that has ever been filmed”. Spread the word! #breakingboundaries #netflix @netflix #documentary #climatedocumentary #zeitzfoundation #christianafigueres

Planting started again last week with 13,000 Acaci

Planting started again last week with 13,000 Acacia tree seedlings planted into the field (from a total of 200,000 seedlings waiting in our nursery). Rainfall has not been significant nor reliable enough to continue with the rest... yet.

The ZEITZ foundation’s Tree of Life reforestation initiative aims to plant up to 3 million indigenous trees over coming years, helping to restore the landscape and support the future survival of biodiversity in Kenya.

#Trees #Forest #Reforestation #Wilderness #planting #People #Community #4Cs #Laikipia #Kenya #MagicalKenya #future

Thanks to @ZambeziJoySociety for providing SATUBO

Thanks to @ZambeziJoySociety for providing SATUBO with 50 metres of colorful fabric to produce and sell new special edition ‘Wonderbags for Segera’.

Segera's team led by the 4C Officer Kelvin Lekulto were on hand to deliver the fabrics to the women.

@TheWonderbag is a stand-alone, non-electric insulated bag designed to reduce the amount of fuel required in the cooking of food.

SATUBO women’s group is one of many community and women empowerment projects supported by the ZEITZ foundation in Kenya.

#Community #Women #People #Culture #TheWonderBag #Kenya #Laikipia #empowerment #4cs #SATUBO #ZeitzFoundation

It is always amazing to see the resilience, passio

It is always amazing to see the resilience, passion and innovation of the SATUBO Women's Group.

Last year after global tourism ground to a halt, SATUBO's main source of income - crafting and selling traditional beadwork - was affected. The women decided to rethink their strategy to get themselves through these challenging times.

Soon after, they started a small-scale farming and poultry project on their land around the SATUBO beading workshop (which continues to operate), and here Jane Karimi is seen tending to their healthy chickens.

#Women #WomenEmpowerment #Community #Culture #People #ZeitzFoundation #Laikipia #Kenya #MagicalKenya

200,000 more Acacia tree seedlings waiting to be p

200,000 more Acacia tree seedlings waiting to be planted!

These seedlings are being planted as part of the Zeitz Foundation Tree of Life reforestation initiative, planting up to 3 million trees in coming years - restoring landscapes, offsetting carbon and helping the long-term survival of biodiversity in Kenya.

Thank you all for the support.

#Forest #Reforestation #Trees #Landscape #Biodiversity #Kenya #MagicalKenya #Laikipia #ZeitzFoundation #Community #Conservation

Today we are celebrating women and their power to

Today we are celebrating women and their power to nurture, create, protect and transform, both in the human and wildlife kingdom. Thank you to all the extraordinary women in the world.
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#MothersDay #Mothers #Women #People #Community #Culture #Nature #EarthFocus #Kenya #MagicalKenya #ZeitzFoundation

Last week, 20 @zeitzfoundation bursary students re

Last week, 20 @zeitzfoundation bursary students received mentorship and training from SIMAMA Project, a youth empowerment program based in Nanyuki, Kenya.
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Designed to develop the students’ social skills and mental wellbeing, the interactive 2-day training program covered drug and substance abuse, mental health, stress management and school performance, relationship and dating, self-esteem and sex education.
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#Education #Training #lifeskills #Youth #students #empowerment #School #Kenya #Laikipia #teens

We are immensely proud to announce that President

We are immensely proud to announce that President Biden screened a preview of the upcoming documentary film produced by @zeitzfoundation Founder @jochenzeitz and Board Member @kate.garwood.zeitz entitled ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet’ to 40 global leaders and a worldwide online audience as part of his Climate Summit this week - a pivotal moment for the conservation of Planet Earth.
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The idea for this film was born at Segera’s 2019 Leadership Gathering and explains the planetary thresholds we must not exceed, not just for the stability of our planet but the future of humanity. It offers solutions we can and must put in place if we are to protect Earth’s life support systems.
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Congratulations to our amazing gathering speakers Dr Johan Rockstrom and filmmakers @silverback_films , and of course the legendary @davidattenborough for narrating the film so beautifully.
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We can’t wait to see the film go live on @netflix from the eve of the G7 Summit - 11th June 2021 🌎
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#climatesummit2021 #planetaryboundaries #breakingboundaries #ourplanet #planetearth #indikateproductions

Today is Earth Day and this year's theme is ‘Res

Today is Earth Day and this year's theme is ‘Restore Our Earth’.
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At the ZEITZ Foundation, we have been at the forefront of conservation, biodiversity and community initiatives in Kenya for over 10 years.
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Launched in 2020, our Tree of Life reforestation initiative will plant over 1 million indigenous trees in Kenya.
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Currently over 140,000 trees are already planted into our first rhino-shaped forest, and the next batch of 200,000 seedlings will be planted in Kenya’s upcoming rainy season.
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To support us reach our target, click on the link in our bio. 1 tree = $1 / £1 / €1 so any donation is greatly appreciated!
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#EarthDay #Conservation #Nature #EarthFocus #Forest #TreeofLife #Reforestation #Laikipia #Kenya

Last week members of the ZEITZ Foundation joined a

Last week members of the ZEITZ Foundation joined an intensive 6-day training course in First Aid, Health & Safety, and Fire safety to enhance their capabilities and response when faced with emergencies in the field.
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#Training #Safety #Health #Community #People #FirstAid #Laikipia #Kenya #MagicalKenya

One year ago we embarked on an ambitious reforesta

One year ago we embarked on an ambitious reforestation project to plant a million trees in Kenya.
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So far over 141,000 trees have been planted in our first rhino-shaped forest by 50 women employed from Segera’s local communities.
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With support from our incredible donors, we are now starting our next phase of planting 200,000 tree seedlings in Kenya’s April/May rainy season.
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We invite everyone to participate by planting a tree through our website (see link in bio)
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1 tree = $1/€1/£1
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These trees will help restore Kenya’s vital forest cover, offset carbon and ensure the long-term survival of biodiversity in this area. Thank you!
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🎥 @noonoouri.
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#Anniversary #Forest #reforestation #Trees #Rhino #Wildlife #EarthFocus #Nature #Women #Community #People #Kenya #MagicalKenya #Laikipia #LoveLaikipia #savannah #thelongrun

Yesterday we held a passing out parade for the com

Yesterday we held a passing out parade for the completion of the ZEITZ foundation’s Conservation Rangers Security Training.
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This intensive course includes first aid, bushcraft and camouflage, human wildlife conflict mitigation, patrol, and Wildlife Act education.
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Rangers John Lokai and Rebecca Ngimwo were presented special awards for their exemplary performance.
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#Training #Rangers #Conservation #People #Women #Wildlife #Parade #Kenya #MagicalKenya #Laikipia

Our new website is now LIVE! Click link in @zeitzf

Our new website is now LIVE! Click link in @zeitzfoundation bio (zeitzfoundation.org) to read more about us, our projects, news and how to donate. Thanks for taking a look! #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #conservation #community #culture #commerce #sustainable #future #thelongrun #planet #biodiversity

The ZEITZ foundation has built 6 schools, educatin

The ZEITZ foundation has built 6 schools, educating around 1,800 students in Laikipia. This include the Uaso Nyiro Primary Waterbank School, awarded the ‘Greenest School in the World’ award by LEED Architecture.
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The unique 600m2 roof catchment area can harvest, store and filter more than 350,000 litres of rain water annually, which allows the kids to grow their own vegetables in the school garden and take clean water home.
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Conceived and designed by PITCHAfrica and the ZEITZ foundation, the Uaso Nyiro Waterbank building represents an innovative new design that addresses both the school’s infrastructural and educational requirements, alongside the water needs for the students and the local community.
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📸 @crookesandjackson.
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#Schools #Students #Community #EarthFocus #Nature #People #Culture #Green #WorldWaterDay #Water #Kenya #MagicalKenya #Innovation #infrastructure

Today is World Forest Day and this year's theme is

Today is World Forest Day and this year's theme is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being."
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Last year we embarked on an ambitious reforestation project dubbed 'Tree of Life' - plant 1 million acacia trees in Laikipia in 5 years and one year down the line almost 141,000 trees have been planted with more being planted this year with the amazing involvement of women in the local community.
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Kenya's forest cover has been depleted to a paltry 6% of the land mass and our reforestation effort will go a long way in boosting the country's forests.
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We thank all our partners for supporting this initiative.
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📸 @brian.siambi
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#worldforestday #Forest #Trees #reforestation #Planting #People #Community #Women #Kenya #Conservation #World #Laikipia

With less than 7,100 cheetah left in the world, it

With less than 7,100 cheetah left in the world, it is great to see this and other endangered species thriving on Segera Conservancy and other areas of Laikipia, thanks to concerted anti-poaching efforts, responsible land management, conversion of degraded abandoned lands into safe and sustainable wildlife habitats, and most importantly by initiating conservation education and working closely together with neighboring communities, creating new and mutually-beneficial opportunities through vocational training and employment.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Wildlife #Cheetah #Conservation #EarthFocus #Nature #Endangered #MagicalKenya #LoveLaikipia #Kenya #Culture #Commerce #People #4Cs #Wilderness #Habitat #Biodiversity

On International Women's Day we want to celebrate

On International Women's Day we want to celebrate all the women who have taken part in our All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy.
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Mercy Waweru recently also made the leap from Ranger to Safari Guide at Segera Retreat and here she is proudly guiding guests from @roarafrica.
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🎥 @roarafrica.
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#InternationalWomensDay #Women #Ranger #Wildlife #Guide #Safari #Travel #Landscape #Wilderness #Laikipia #MagicalKenya #Kenya

The all-women, anti-poaching and conservation rang

The all-women, anti-poaching and conservation rangers on patrol at @segeraretreat.
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The passionate women from diverse backgrounds are writing a new chapter in conservation and protecting Kenya's natural resources and heritage.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Rangers #Women #People #Female #Conservation #Frontline #Training #Wilderness #Landscape #Laikipia #Kenya #MagicalKenya #patrol

The now complete SATUBO Women's group kindergaten

The now complete SATUBO Women's group kindergaten - just a few final touches and it will be good to go.
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A big thank you to all our supporters and well wishers.
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📸 @andreyjosephs.
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#kindergarten #Kids #School #People #Women #empowerment #Laikipia #community #Kenya #MagicalKenya #ZeitzFoundation #Education

Meet Mercy Waweru, @segeraretreat's trainee guide

Meet Mercy Waweru, @segeraretreat's trainee guide and pioneering female ranger from the first batch of graduates in 2019.
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During their pass-out parade Mercy was the parade commander and wowed the crowd and dignitaries with her eloquence and toughness.
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After 6 months of intense training across Kenya, Mercy was deployed at Segera and her expertise came in handy during patrols, wildlife monitoring and community outreach.
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Mercy made a tough decision last year to put her skills to good use and applied to be a trainee guide and break another barrier by becoming one of the few female wildlife guides in Kenya.
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She was born in Nakuru and grew up in Gil Gil, Meru and Laikipia, her single mom struggled to raise her and her 3 other siblings.
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Training is slated to end later this year and she is raring to go out in the field and showcase Kenya’s wildlife heritage to the world.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#People #Women #community #Ranger #FemaleRangers #Guide #Culture #Tourism #Conservation #Kenya #MagicalKenya #Safari

Pupils looking sharp in their new masks that we do

Pupils looking sharp in their new masks that we donated last week.
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4,000 students and pupils from neighboring schools benefitted from this initiative.
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📸 @andreyjosephs.
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#Health #Safety #Masks #schools #Kenya #People #Community #Csr #Culture #Education #MagicalKenya #Laikipia #ZeitzFoundation

Last Friday our team donated over 4,000 masks to 5

Last Friday our team donated over 4,000 masks to 5 schools in the larger Segera area as a way to help the school kids to prevent the spread of covid-19.
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The team was led by Benaiah Odhiambo, the @segeraretreat ranch manager and Beatrice Githinji the project manager.
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📸 @andreyjosephs.
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#People #Community #Schools #csr #Culture #Kenya #Segera #health #Pandemic #Pupils #safety #masks #Laikipia #MagicalKenya

Meet Susan Loroke, one of our female rangers who g

Meet Susan Loroke, one of our female rangers who graduated in December 2020.
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Susan is no stranger to Segera and besides being born and raised just next to the conservancy she also worked for one and a half years in the kitchen and housekeeping department.
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Susan heard of the female ranger recruitment drive by the ZEITZ Foundation and she quickly applied and was successful.
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After 6 months of intensive training amid the worsening pandemic, Susan and 14 other ladies completed training and graduated.
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Her elder sister Monica is a Senior Villa Attendant at Segera and she says she was surprised when she was told her sister was one of the recruits but says that's her nature.

Susan, a mother of a 5 year old son is now awaiting deployment and is happy to be a role model to young girls in the community and hopes to be a part of the positive stories coming from Laikipia and Kenya.
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#Women #Ranger #People #Training #FemaleRangers #Conservation #Culture #Community #4Cs #sustainability #Kenya #MagicalKenya #LoveLaikipia #Laikipia #whyilovekenya #Wildlife #Habitat #Nature #EarthFocus

The SATUBO Women Group, an acronym for Samburu, Tu

The SATUBO Women Group, an acronym for Samburu, Turkana and Borana Tribes is a collective of women who came together to help each other and address some of the issues that affected them in 2008 during post-election violence in Kenya.
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Some of the projects they are involved in include table banking, farming, beading where they sell their wares at Depatas Market every Monday after decline in tourism numbers due to the global pandemic.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Culture #Women #People #Fashion #Traditions #Customs #Discover #Explore #LoveLaikipia #Laikipia #MagicalKenya #whyilovekenya #Kenya #tembeakenya #travel

Words and Video by our founder Mr @jochenzeitz "Se

Words and Video by our founder Mr @jochenzeitz "Seeing 9 lion cubs from our Southern Pride at @segeraretreat makes me very proud of our conservation efforts. We have never had so many lions."
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#Conservation #Culture #Commerce #Community #Wildlife #Wilderness #4Cs #People #EarthFocus #Nature #Laikipia #LoveLaikipia #lion #cubs

Our Zeitz Foundation ‘Tree of Life’ project @s

Our Zeitz Foundation ‘Tree of Life’ project @segeraretreat being monitored for the next planting of 100,000 trees by @jochenzeitz, Ranch Manager Benaiah Odhiambo, project manager Charlie Dyer and the next generation of our Segera family! All trees have been donated for $1 / £1 / €1 each via the ZEITZ foundation @zeitzfoundation 🌱🌱 📷 by @josephbaraza

#Forest #Trees #Seedlings #Nature #EarthFocus #Rhino #community #People #women #Kenya #Laikipia #Agriculture #Biodiversity #kenya #Culture #4cs #zeitzfoundation #lovelaikipia #segeraretreat #nanyuki #intothewild #intotheforest

A few months ago, @josephbaraza went behind-the-sc

A few months ago, @josephbaraza went behind-the-scenes for @ROARAFRICA spending time with the @zeitzfoundation All-Women Anti-Poaching ranger unit as they went through six months of rigorous training.
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These 15 powerful women recently graduated and will be deployed across Kenya, spreading a message of empowerment and commitment to conservation amid this global pandemic.
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#Women #People #Rangers #bts #Training #EarthFocus #Nature #community #Wildlife #Habitat #Wilderness #MagicalKenya #Kenya #LoveLaikipia #Laikipia

When you educate a woman you educate the whole vil

When you educate a woman you educate the whole village, a big congratulation to the 15 graduates of the ZEITZ foundation All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy.
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This group of women trained under difficult conditions and uncertainty because of the covid-19 pandemic and are ready to be deployed to different habitats to safeguard Kenya's biodiversity for future generations.
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📸 @andreyjosephs.
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#Women #People #Rangers #Training #Conservation #Culture #Commerce #Community #4Cs #Habitat #Nature #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Laikipia #Kenya #MagicalKenya

Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates of our All-W

Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates of our All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy! Despite delays and difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, these 15 formidable women have shown such strength and resilience, excelling in their training and now ready to be deployed into various wildlife habitats in Kenya to protect our country’s incredible biodiversity for future generations. #womenempowerment #femalerangers #antipoaching #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #wildlife #education #vocationaltraining #segera #lovelaikipia #zeitzfoundation #IAPF #damienmander #africa 📸 by @andreyjosephs

Gift your loved one a tree or or two this festive

Gift your loved one a tree or or two this festive season 🌲🎄🎅
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Our project, the Tree of Life in Kenya's Laikipia plains is taking shape and we will have planted 250,000 tree seedlings by the end of this year bringing us closer to our target of 1 Million trees in the next few years and increasing Kenya's depleted forest cover from 6%.
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Kindly consider donating to our reforestation project - 1$/1£/1€ = 1 Tree.
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Link in Bio!
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Forest #Trees #Wilderness #Nature #EarthFocus #Landscape #Christmas #People #Outdoors #MagicalKenya #Kenya #reforestation #Conservation

It is Giving Tuesday and there is no better presen

It is Giving Tuesday and there is no better present than planting a tree 🌲
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Our Tree of Life project on the plains of Laikipia is slowly taking shape and we will have planted 250,000 tree seedlings this December bringing us closer to our target of 1 Million trees in the coming years and increasing Kenya's forest cover which stands at only 6%.
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Please consider donating to our reforestation project - 1 $ /1 £ /1€ = 1 Tree 🌲
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Link in Bio!
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📸 @noonoouri.
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#GivingTuesday #Forest #TreeofLife #EarthFocus #Nature #LandScape #Wilderness #Kenya #People #Trees #Laikipia #MagicalKenya #outdoors

Why are Acacia trees the only ones being planted i

Why are Acacia trees the only ones being planted in the Tree of Life project?
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The Acacia tree can survive tough, drought conditions because it has developed long tap roots that can reach deep, ground water sources as well as being fire resistant.
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They are fast growers and are also valued for their long roots which help stabilize the soil in areas threatened by soil erosion.
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Many types of Acacia are protected by long, sharp thorns and an extremely unpleasant flavor that discourages animals from eating the leaves and barks.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Forest #Trees #TreeofLife #Nature #EarthFocus #Agriculture #People #Conservation #Biodiversity #Acacia #Wilderness #Landscape #Kenya #TheLongRun #ZeitzFoundation #Laikipia #MagicalKenya #Facts

Work continues on the plains of Segera, our Rhino

Work continues on the plains of Segera, our Rhino Tree of Life project is taking shape and we are on course to plant our target of 150,000 more acacia seedlings with the help of 34 women from our neighbouring community.
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This latest batch of seedlings will increase the coverage to 250,000 seedlings by the end of the year and ever closer to our target of 1 million trees in the coming years.
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A big thank you to everyone who is involved in this project.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Trees #Forest #Conservation #Women #People #Rhino #Nature #EarthFocus #Kenya #Laikipia #zeitzfoundation #thelongrun #MagicalKenya #lovelaikipia #Agriculture #Community #Wilderness #Landscape

Did you know that cattle have been used as an effe

Did you know that cattle have been used as an effective rangeland management tool in Laikipia and coexist with wildlife improving the rangeland and biodiversity?
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Cattle are a strong part of pastoralists culture and the coexistence is mutually beneficial to both parties. Cattle are dipped and ticks are lessened in the rangeland while they also keep the grass short.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Conservation #Culture #Cattle #Wildlife #Nature #EarthFocus #Landscape #Wild #Kenya #Explore #Laikipia #commerce

Our 'Tree of Life' of life project at @segeraretre

Our 'Tree of Life' of life project at @segeraretreat is slowly taking shape, by the end of November we will have planted a total of 250,000 seedlings which eventually be in the shape of a rhino.
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This will be a quarter of the targeted one million trees in just under a year and we are thankful to each and every one who has been involved in the project.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Forest #Trees #Seedlings #Nature #EarthFocus #Rhino #community #People #women #Kenya #Laikipia #Agriculture #Biodiversity #kenya #Culture #4cs #zeitzfoundation

The rains have arrived! And with them, we‘ve sta

The rains have arrived! And with them, we‘ve started planting the second phase of our @zeitzfoundation Tree of Life rhino forest... filling it out so its rhino shape will clearly be seen from the skies in future. Planting started this week and after only 3 days, the 34 women employed from our local communities have managed to plant over 16,000 Acacia tree seedlings. Over the course of this month, 134,000 more seedlings will be planted, making a total of 250,000 new trees planted this year, and we can move onto our next forest in 2021! 🌳🌳🌳 #zeitzfoundation #treeoflife #reforestation #landscaperestoration #newforests #rhinoforest #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #ourplanet #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya

Sneak peek of a new design the SATUBO ladies in Ke

Sneak peek of a new design the SATUBO ladies in Kenya have been working on... Thank you @zambezijoysociety for your support of SATUBO, alongside other generous and caring friends 🙏🏽#SATUBO #womenpowerment #beadwork #kenya #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #lovelaikipia #segera

150,000 indigenous Acacia tree seedlings progressi

150,000 indigenous Acacia tree seedlings progressing well and will be ready for planting with next rains! 🙌🏾 @zeitzfoundation #zeitzfoundation #treeoflife #reforestation #afforestation #landscaperestoration #newforestcover #acaciaforest #biodiversity #planet #ourplanet #segera #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #thelongrun #lovelaikipia #kenya

Repost @segeraretreat Mr Peter Kimani with part of

Repost @segeraretreat Mr Peter Kimani with part of the 150,000 tree seedlings that are to be planted next month in a project dubbed 'Tree of Life' an ambitious reforestation effort that seeks to plant 1 million trees.
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Kenya’s forest cover has experienced a drastic decrease from 10% to 6% in the last few decades mainly due to overgrazing, charcoal production, and drought.
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The @zeitzfoundation Tree of Life reforestation initiative aims to plant 1 million indigenous trees, with 90% of these seedlings being grown and planted by our new Vocational Training Academy for Forestry and Permaculture; creating new forest cover whilst providing education and long-term income-generating opportunities mainly for the women in our rural communities.
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Phase 1 began in May 2020 with 100,000 seedlings planted, the first step in our ambitious goal to restore critical landscapes and preserve biodiversity for future generations.
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📸 @brian.siambi.
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#Conservation #trees #forest #Environment #People #Nature #EarthFocus #Travel #Explorer #landscape #Wilderness #Trip #Adventure #discover #Kenya #WhyILoveKenya #MagicalKenya #TembeaKenya #Empowerment
#LoveLaikipia #Laikipia #Safari #wanderlust #Bucketlist #Women #TravelGram #travelphotography #Training #Academy #vocation

From 110 applicants on Day 1, these motivated Keny

From 110 applicants on Day 1, these motivated Kenyan women have undergone countless tests and activities to reach the academy’s shortlist of only 15 trainees. In coming weeks, their number will reduce further to the final 12... Bravo and good luck! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #womenempowerment #femalestrength #vocationaltraining #education #employment #femalerangers #wildlife #antipoaching #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation @zeitzfoundation #kenya #lovelaikipia

Great to see the SATUBO Kindergarten construction

Great to see the SATUBO Kindergarten construction completed, now time to fill it with children’s furniture, toys, soft-flooring, educational posters and a playground! Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed so far... #SATUBO #womensgroup #kindergarten #inthemaking #zeitzfoundation #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #lovelaikipia #kenya #womenempowerment

Repost • @jochenzeitz Don’t miss Half-Earth Da

Repost • @jochenzeitz Don’t miss Half-Earth Day today, a call to conserve half the Earth’s land and sea to preserve critical habitats and help safeguard biodiversity. Great to be joining as part of The Long Run via video. @thehalfearthproject @thelongrunorg #halfearthday #thelongrun #planet #biodiversity #sustainability #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs www.half-earthproject.org

Recruitment of Season 2 trainees for the All-Women

Recruitment of Season 2 trainees for the All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy began with the arrival of 110 women for registration at the Segera’s gates... Criteria included being a local resident, physically fit and of sound mind. #zeitzfoundation #vocationaltraining #womenempowerment #femalestrength #empowerment #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4cs #thelongrun #wildlife #antipoaching #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya #africa

We could not be more excited to share a first glim

We could not be more excited to share a first glimpse of this week’s selection process for the second season of the @zeitzfoundation All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy. This will be an intense 2-week process with registration, field trials, health checks and lots of other ways to test these formidable women, eventually narrowing them down to our final class of 12. Considering over 100 women arrived on Monday - fit, ready and determined to qualify - let the games begin! #zeitzfoundation #femalerangers #vocationaltraining #womenempowerment #femalestrength #women #empowerment #rangers #wildlife #rangeracademy #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #education #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya #africa

We have Liftoff! 150,000 more Acacia tree seedling

We have Liftoff! 150,000 more Acacia tree seedlings have just started germinating as part of the @zeitzfoundation Tree of Life reforestation initiative, getting ready for planting in coming months! #reforestation #biodiversity #landscaperestoration #zeitzfoundation #treeoflife #ourplanet #newforestcover #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #sustainability #ecosphere #thelongrun #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya #africa

Although these quiet months of no school and no to

Although these quiet months of no school and no tourism have been very challenging and disappointing for Kenyans, it has given @zeitzfoundation some valuable time to carry out major repairs and maintenance to our local schools, such as these renovations to dormitories at Ereri Boarding School. #zeitzfoundation #sustainability #school #education #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #4Cs #lovelaikipia #kenya #africa

Rhino Tree of Life Forest - Overgrazing, charcoal

Rhino Tree of Life Forest - Overgrazing, charcoal production and drought have led to a drastic decrease in Kenya’s forest cover, from 10% to 6% in the last decade alone. The ZEITZ foundation’s Tree of Life reforestation initiative aims to plant 1 million indigenous trees, with 90% of these seedlings being grown and planted by a new Vocational Training Academy for Forestry and Permaculture, creating new forest cover whilst providing education and long-term income-generating opportunities for our rural communities. The initiative began with 100,000 seedlings planted into a rhino-shaped forest on Segera in May 2020, the first step in our ambitious goal to restore critical landscapes and preserve biodiversity for future generations #worldrhinoday #conservation #thelongrun #segerasafari #laikipia #laikipiasafari #tree #acacia #reforestation #landrestoration #mountkenya #greatersegera #femaleempowerment #kenya #magicalkenya #lovelaikipia #forest #intothewoods #intothewild #weareafrica #notonestory #zeitzfoundation

We are excited to be hosting @brian.siambi , @love

We are excited to be hosting @brian.siambi , @lovelaikipia and @josephbaraza for the 4C experience (Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce) at @segeraretreat.

Pictured is @brian.siambi donning a SATUBO women's group neck piece, due to lack of tourism revenue the group has diversified and adapted to the 'New Normal' and are now practicing farming and chicken rearing. #zeitzfoundation #conservation #culture #community #femaleempowerment #wearesatubo #beading #agriculture #madeinkenya #lovelaikipia #thelongrun

#TBT - In 2019, @zeitzfoundation recruited 12 fema

#TBT - In 2019, @zeitzfoundation recruited 12 female trainees from rural communities in Kenya for its new All Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy. Following 6 months of intense physical and mental training, ranging from field tactics to meditation and yoga, these 12 women became confident, professional, empowered and skilled rangers, all of whom graduated in September 2019 and are now employed to protect Kenya’s wildlife as well as support and mentor their communities. @zeitzfoundation will be recruiting it’s next season of female trainees in October 2020 - WATCH THIS SPACE 💪🏾 #femaleempowerment #vocationaltraining #antipoaching #wildlife #biodivesity #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4cs #zeitzfoundation #lovelaikipia #kenya Thank you @bankjuliusbaer and other supporters and friends of @zeitzfoundation and @segeraretreat 📸 by @tarangehlot

As mentioned earlier this year, the first phase of

As mentioned earlier this year, the first phase of our Tree of Life reforestation initiative was completed with the planting of 100,000 trees on Segera, and we have now entered the second phase of this initiative - preparing for the planting of another 150,000 tree seedlings in November 2020. So far 150,000 biodegradable cloth bags have been filled with mixed soil and 123,030 have already been planted with seeds... only a few more to go! #zeitzfoundation #treeoflife #reforestation #carbonoffset #biodiversity #landscaperestoration #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya

Progress being made on the SATUBO Kindergarten! En

Progress being made on the SATUBO Kindergarten! Enabling mothers to continue working despite having preschool children 🙌🏼 #Zeitzfoundation #SATUBO #conservation #community #culture #commerce #kindergarten #childcare #femaleempowerment #lovelaikipia #kenya

Meet Stevie and Mickey (and Lindsey), Segera’s C

Meet Stevie and Mickey (and Lindsey), Segera’s Canine Unit, instrumental to its anti-poaching activities as well as providing tracking support to local communities and neighbouring conservancies. These lovely hounds’ training started at only 4 months old, when they learned basic disciplines before starting off on trails and learning how to track human scent over vast distances. They’ve been under the care of the same 6 handlers since they arrived on Segera at only 3 months old, but once they reach 7 years old they will be retired to enjoy the rest of their lives as pets. In the meantime, we love having them as part of the family! #worlddogday #segera #segeracanineunit #canineunit #snifferdogs #tracking #antipoaching #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation #thelongrun #lovelaikipia #kenya #dogs 📸 by @davidcrookesnotesfromthefield

One difficulty for the SATUBO women is being able

One difficulty for the SATUBO women is being able to work in a productive environment while trying to care for young children. With that in mind, the ZEITZ foundation is currently building a Kindergarten at SATUBO, so that all of their pre-school children can play safely (under the supervision of a childcare professional) while their mothers continue being able to generate income. Thank you so much to all of our supporters for making this possible - @corinnasagesser @nashipai2016 @roarafrica @gabrielafebrescordero and other friends of @zeitzfoundation and @segeraretreat #zeitzfoundation #satubo #kindergarten #childcare #femaleempowerment #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya 📸 by @andreyjosephs

Due to the lack of tourism affecting their beading

Due to the lack of tourism affecting their beading income, SATUBO are keeping busy with other projects, including doing some farming on their property. Traditionally pastoralist tribes, agriculture is very new to them but they are determined women and learning more day by day. #satubo #women #empoweredwomen #zeitzfoundation #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #thelongrun #lovelaikipia #kenya #rural 📸 by @andreyjosephs

Another example of Kenya’s extraordinary biodive

Another example of Kenya’s extraordinary biodiversity, we celebrate these gentle giants today on #worldelephantday. @zeitzfoundation is currently introducing new water access for elephants and other wildlife on Segera, Laikipia’s most central conservancy and an important migratory route for elephants in Central and Northern Kenya. Safe water access in a game sanctuary also helps to reduce incidences of human-wildlife conflict caused by elephants passing through local farms and homesteads to access the same rivers as communities. #elephant #wildlife #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya 📸 by @davidcrookesnotesfromthefield

During this time, most of the SATUBO women are con

During this time, most of the SATUBO women are continuing their beadwork at home, looking after their kids while remaining safe and isolated. Like the rest of the world, the women are anxiously waiting for the pandemic to end so they can be reunited with each other at SATUBO and resume their usual cheerful chatter and business. #SATUBO #beadwork #traditionalcraft #lovelaikipia #kenya #stayathome #staysafe #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #zeitzfoundation 📸 by @andreyjosephs

This #worldlionday reminds us of the incredible ra

This #worldlionday reminds us of the incredible rangers and conservationists working hard to protect Kenya’s wildlife, especially during this challenging time without tourism. Thank you everyone for continuing to support and protect these vital areas, helping the survival of biodiversity as we know it. #zeitzfoundation #lion #biodiversity #wildlife #kenya #endangered #species #mountkenya #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #lovelaikipia #segera @segeraretreat 📸 by @willbl

Repost: @andreyjosephs - I visited SATUBO women gr

Repost: @andreyjosephs - I visited SATUBO women group last year in April and recently went back to see how they are adapting to the new normal after the dawn of Covid-19.
No handshakes were exchanged and the ladies have resorted to doing their beading projects from home, meeting at their SATUBO HQ every now and then in shifts to oversee their new projects. Poultry and vegetable farming are some of the projects they've started for sustainability since tourism has been at a standstill.
#segera #magicalkenya #sustainability #lovelaikipia #kenya #satubo #zeitzfoundation #culture #commerce #conservation #community #the4Cs #femaleempowerment

Today we celebrate WORLD RANGER DAY by thanking th

Today we celebrate WORLD RANGER DAY by thanking the incredible conservation rangers protecting 50,000 acres of wilderness at Segera in Kenya. The first graduates of our All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy are changing the face of conservation for the future. Their incredible journey is captured on film in RANGER... coming soon! 🙌 @kate.garwood.zeitz @projectorbeam @rogerrosswilliams @segeraretreat @zeitzfoundation #RangerTheFilm #RangerDocumentary #RANGER #worldrangerday #zeitzfoundation #wildlife #biodiversity #antipoaching #segera #lovelaikipia #kenya #femalerangers #conservation #community #culture #commerce #the4Cs #vocationaltraining #education 📸 by @brian_hodges

These SATUBO women are from Kenya's Turkana tribe.

These SATUBO women are from Kenya's Turkana tribe. When asked how SATUBO has changed her life, Esther said that SATUBO has helped her learn how to be a business woman and it enables her to pay her family’s bills. Also through her savings in SATUBO, she has been able to buy land. She wishes the pandemic would end soon so that their business can return to normal, as this is the only source of livelihood for her and her children. [Thank you @tucareines for these beautiful photos, exhibited in Brazil in 2018, and our great friend @nashipai2016 ] #WeAreSATUBO #SATUBO #ZEITZfoundation #femaleempowerment #conservation #community #culture #commerce #4Cs #4CTV #beading #traditionalskills #lovelaikipia #segera #kenya #turkana #tucareines #challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen @zeitzfoundation

Repost • @segeraretreat Mr. Isaac, Headteacher o

Repost • @segeraretreat Mr. Isaac, Headteacher of Uaso Nyiro Waterbank School, passes his greetings to all supporters and friends in Kenya and beyond. The teachers of award-winning Waterbank School are at home in these trying times, but they are working remotely where they can. Mr Isaac is very excited about alternative teaching methods such as educational content on the radio that many students can access from home so they are not completely left out. Initially, the government wanted to reopen schools in September, but it looks like this will be pushed to January. Segera and ZEITZ foundation have supported the building of 6 eco-sustainable schools in Kenya, including the winner of LEED’s 2015 “Greenest School in the World” award, educating over 2000 students and providing clean water and vegetables to their families, as well as hundreds of educational bursaries for Kenyan children
#ZEITZfoundation #education #waterbankschool #school #kenya #community #education #sustainable #eco #laikipia #lovelaikipia #nanyuki #laikipiasafari #segerasafari 📷 by @mpoliza

Repost @jochenzeitz • Just like our climate targ

Repost @jochenzeitz • Just like our climate target, we also need to set goals to fight the loss of nature. 1 million species are well on their way to extinction, unless we flatten the curve of biodiversity loss with clear objectives and solutions. We’re running out of time to save nature. #flattenthecurve #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #savenature #nature #extinction #planet #conservation #patasmonkey #endangered #species #endangeredspecies #segera @segeraretreat @zeitzfoundation 📷 by @davidcrookesnotesfromthefield

100,000 new trees have been planted in the first p

100,000 new trees have been planted in the first phase of our Tree of Life reforestation initiative, and the next 150,000 trees will start growing in July (to be planted with next rains in November). Planting new forests with our communities for the future of Kenya, the future of nature, the future. #worldenvironmentday #reforestation #landscaperestoration #plantingtrees #biodiversity #conservation #community #culture #commerce #zeitzfoundation #segera #kenya

Reposted @airbloomtv - Photo & words by @lovelaiki

Reposted @airbloomtv - Photo & words by @lovelaikipia ~
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Portrait of the oldest member of the SATUBO (Samburu, Turkana, Borana) women's self-help group based in the Segera community and supported by the @zeitzfoundation.
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#Portrait #Culture #People #Women #Tradition #Tribal #whyilovekenya #MagicalKenya #Travel #instatravel #LoveLaikipia #Trip #Laikipia #Africa #Safari #explorer #eidmubarak #wanderlust #documentary @segeraretreat #wearesatubo

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

Female Empowerment is a very important focus of th

Female Empowerment is a very important focus of the ZEITZ foundation’s community and conservation initiatives, having established East Africa’s first All-Women’s Anti Poaching Ranger Academy and now employing more women for our Tree of Life reforestation initiative - combining biodiversity survival, landscape restoration, carbon offsetting, vocational training, education and opportunities for fair and sustainable employment. #zeitzfoundation #femaleempowerment #reforestation #treeoflife #segera #kenya #africa #newforest #acacia #biodiversity #carbonoffset #vocationaltraining #education #landscaperestoration #natureneverstops #socialdistancing #nofilter [📸 by Michael Munyore]

Repost @jochenzeitz : This Earth Day 2020, we fini

Repost @jochenzeitz :
This Earth Day 2020, we finished planting 100,000 seedlings in the shape of a rhino on Segera. Well done and thank you to all our supporters, the team from my foundation, Segera Retreat and foremost Charlie Dyer, our Designer and Manager for the Tree of Life project. @arealcharlieboy @zeitzfoundation @segeraretreat #earthday #earthday2020 #treeoflife #zeitzfoundation #segera #kenya #conservation #community #thelongrun #reforestation #landscaperestoration #biodiversity #planet #earth #nature

So happy to see The Long Run, that the ZEITZ found

So happy to see The Long Run, that the ZEITZ foundation founded over 10 years ago, featured in Condé Nast’s article about the biggest Sustainable Tourism Breakthrough’s in the last 50 years (www.cntraveller.com/article/earth-day-2020). A sustainable way of engaging with nature and visitors is the only way forward for tourism. #thelongrun #sustainabletravel #4Cs #conservation #community #culture #commerce #nature #planet #zeitzfoundation #segera

So far we have planted 54,795 indigenous Acacia se

So far we have planted 54,795 indigenous Acacia seedlings over 5 days (on and off due to rains), with planting ongoing until our first Tree of Life forest reaches its aerial Rhino shape. This planting (and initial watering) is being done by 55 motivated women and men from Segera’s local communities, keeping income coming during these difficult times for all. #natureneverstops #zeitzfoundation #reforestation #treeoflife #landscaperestoration #acacia #biodiversity #plantingtrees #carbonoffset #segera #kenya #conservation #community

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