News – Zeitz Foundation

A 2020 report from UNEP and the Food and Agricultu

A 2020 report from UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization found that, in the past 30 years, 420 million hectares of forest had been lost through conversion to other land uses (which is larger than the size of India), and that another 100 million hectares are at risk.⁠ 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, we embarked on an initiative to grow new forest cover and restore degraded land. With an aim of growing over One million trees in the next ten years, this will be East Africa’s largest reforestation project on a private conservancy. The first phase of planted forest formed the shape of a rhino to highlight the importance of conservation and biodiversity. Planting trees is an essential aspect of replenishing deforested land. It creates a rich habitat for biodiversity, enhances topsoil fertility, reduces erosion and helps to offset carbon emissions.⁠

All aspects of the ZEITZ foundation’s tree-planting activities are carried out by women employed from the local communities.⁠ This enables the women to earn an independent income and support their families.⁠
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By engaging in vital conservation projects such as reforestation, we strengthen our mission to achieve long-lasting positive impact and sustainability. ⁠At only $1 per tree, every donation makes a real difference towards protecting Kenya’s biodiversity for the future, and everyone can take part.⁠

Happy #InternationalDayofForests

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Early Childhood Education remains pivotal in devel

Early Childhood Education remains pivotal in developing a child’s cognitive abilities as well as critical behavioral traits like sociability, motivation and self-esteem. One way to laying proper groundwork for a successful ECE program is by creating a positive experience for the students through a safe learning environment. Through our donors, Kisergeri Primary School currently boasts two ECD classrooms for PP1 and PP2. Construction of these spacious classrooms as well as donation of much -needed learning furniture and playing material has also increased enrollment, making it possible to provide as many children as possible with this vital education.

We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards this project.

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Over the years at the ZEITZ Foundation, women have

Over the years at the ZEITZ Foundation, women have played a big role in driving our mission to create and support ecologically and socially responsible projects that holistically balance conservation, community, culture and commerce (the 4Cs) in creating long lasting impact and sustainability.

All aspects of our ‘Tree of Life’ Reforestation program are carried out by women employed from the surrounding local communities. Over 30 women have been instrumental in the soil preparation, bagging and planting of seeds at our nursery, as well as watering the seedlings in the field to ensure the trees continue thriving amidst the dry conditions. Through this employment, the women are able to earn an independent income to support their families while also becoming conservation champions who safeguard and plant more trees in their communities.

Happy #internationalwomensday

The ZEITZ foundation continues to protect 50,000 a

The ZEITZ foundation continues to protect 50,000 acres of wildlife habitat, its biodiversity and surrounding ecosystem with specially trained wildlife rangers, including those granted National Police Reserve (NPR) status, a Canine Unit and Rapid Response team. As plans are underway to establish a Rhino population on Segera Conservancy, strengthening the anti-poaching and security teams has been a priority. ⁠
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Within the year, twelve male armed security rangers/NPR were trained on rapid response to any form of security threat to the Conservancy. The canine unit also went through an assessment on various aspects of security dog management and care. Two female rangers from the Administration Police Unit also joined the Canine Unit.⁠
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The Tree of Life reforestation initiative has made

The Tree of Life reforestation initiative has made significant progress despite East Africa's extremely difficult drought conditions. 478,612 seedlings have been planted since April 2020, exceeding our original target of 300,000 seedlings by Year 3. Out of this, 157,520 tree seedlings were planted in 2022. This was made possible by the purchase of a water bowser (for manual watering during the drought).⁠
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To address this challenge, the ZEITZ foundation is in the advanced planning stages of creating a large water dam on Segera Conservancy for sustainable water management in the area. The building of this dam is imperative for water security moving forward, and with all environmental surveys and licensing completed, construction is expected to start this year.⁠
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In 2019, the ZEITZ foundation launched East Africa

In 2019, the ZEITZ foundation launched East Africa’s first All-women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy. The dedicated female rangers graduated from the Academy having undergone an intense selection process and many months of holistic training and field exercises.

A big thank you to these incredible women who are on the frontline to protect our wildlife and to our many supporters who made this incredible project a reality.

• BACK TO SCHOOL• Super thrilled to have the l

• BACK TO SCHOOL•
Super thrilled to have the local schools re-open today for another academic year. Through your generous support over the years, we have had huge success with enrolling many children from our local communities to provide them with vital education. We look forward to continue growing the footprint and infrastructure of all our learning centers in this coming year.

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A new year brings forth new hope and fresh beginni

A new year brings forth new hope and fresh beginnings. Our commitment however remains unchanged, as we continue to create and support a sustainable, ecologically and socially responsible planet through the holistic balance of the 4Cs.⁠
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We look forward to your continued support in achieving long lasting impact and sustainability in 2023.⁠
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With the festive season upon, we can't help but lo

With the festive season upon, we can't help but look back with immense gratitude in our hearts. A big thank you to all of our donors who made 2022 an incredible year. The ZEITZ Foundation family wishes you a happy holiday season filled with love and wonderful tidings. Happy holidays!⁠

Planting of more trees underway on our new Norther

Planting of more trees underway on our new Northern Forestry area. Our Tree of Life reforestation project continues to replenish deforested land with an aim of planting over 2 million trees in the coming years. The initiative has so far planted over 430,000 acacia tree seedlings with 51 women employed from the local communities to plant and care for the trees.

We are incredibly grateful for all the support we have received for the Tree of Life Reforestation project.

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We’ve yet again wrapped up another academic year

We’ve yet again wrapped up another academic year and we are pleased to have caught up with some of our students who are currently on break. The ZEITZ Foundation, through our generous donors, supported 20 high school students through our Bursary program for the 2022 Academic year. The Bursary students, who are drawn from the neighbouring communities are spread out across 17 schools in 7 different counties. One on one meetings are regularly held amongst the students, their parents , our community liaison officers and the Foundation to track their progress.

Your generous and important contributions towards educating these children provides them with better opportunities for the future 😃

Thank you❤️

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By engaging in vital conservation projects, we str

By engaging in vital conservation projects, we strengthen our mission to live sustainably and in harmony in nature. In February 2021, we embarked on an initiative to grow new forest cover and restore degraded land. The ‘Tree of Life’ Reforestation Project has now planted over 300,000 native acacia tree seedlings, with an aim of growing over 2 million trees in the coming years.⁠
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Currently, a total of 15 women from surrounding communities have been employed to care for the seedlings. This enables them to earn an independent income and support their families.⁠
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On #worldchildrensday and everyday, we must ensure

On #worldchildrensday and everyday, we must ensure a more equal and inclusive future #foreverychild 🚸

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The inspiring SATUBO women getting some incredible

The inspiring SATUBO women getting some incredible beadwork done at their workshop.

The SATUBO collective transformed the age-old tradition of beading into a financially viable enterprise, that empowers women while preserving their culture and promoting commerce to give them financial freedom.

The ZEITZ Foundation is integral in providing business development training and market access for the SATUBO women. The beadwork artefacts are showcased and sold to guests at Segera Retreat on the Conservancy. Collaboration with various local and international artists, like Dame Vivienne Westwood, Donna Karan and @amu__clothing (Segera’s first fashion designer in residence) also helped expand their products and improve their skills.

The Kenyan Government has announced plans to accel

The Kenyan Government has announced plans to accelerate tree-growing initiatives and increase forest cover to 30% by 2032. This comes as an effort to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, as Kenya is now experiencing the most severe drought in 40 years. Planting trees is one of the surest ways to turn around the climate change crisis. We have now embarked on planting trees on our new Northern Forestry area. While we wait in hope for the short rains, we continue to adequately water and care for the tree seedlings using our water bowser and women employed from the surrounding communities.

We are incredibly grateful for all the support we have received for the Tree of Life Reforestation project.

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A 2020 report by UNICEF suggested that more than 1

A 2020 report by UNICEF suggested that more than 1.1 billion girls are poised to take on the future. Every day, girls are breaking boundaries and barriers to lead and foster a safer, healthier and more prosperous world for all. Girls are proving they are unstoppable. Every girl is a powerful agent of change in her own right. The world's 600 million adolescent girls have shown time and time again that given the skills and the opportunities, they can be the change makers driving progress in their communities.⁠
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Let us all stand accountable – with and for girls – and invest in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential. ⁠
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Happy International Day of the Girl Child.⁠
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Today we join the world in honouring our teachers

Today we join the world in honouring our teachers 👏 World Teachers’ Day is held yearly on October 5 to celebrate the important contribution of teachers in improving the lives of children around the world. Our teachers play a critical role in preparing and setting up students for success as citizens of our world.

We thank them for their relentless efforts in building and inspiring the future generations 👩🏾‍🏫👨‍🏫📖✏️

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To ensure students have safe learning spaces, ther

To ensure students have safe learning spaces, there’s need for continuous maintenance of existing school infrastructure. Flooring repairs, repainting , window pane replacements help keep our learning facilities in good condition. We recently completed repair works at Endana Primary School, whose classroom floors were in a dilapidated state and window panes were broken with some halfway covered using old pieces of iron sheets. Four classrooms currently boast of new paint jobs as well as repaired floors and windows, which makes learning happy and conducive for students 👏❤️

A big thank you to our donors for making this possible 🙏

The Tree of Life Reforestation Initiative continue

The Tree of Life Reforestation Initiative continues to thrive, with over 320,000 acacia tree seedlings planted so far. The project aims to grow over 2 million indigenous trees in the coming years, with the first phase of planted forest forming the shape of a rhino to highlight the importance of conservation and biodiversity. At only $1 per tree, every donation makes a real difference towards restoring forest cover and rehabilitating previously degraded land. Currently, a total of 15 women from surrounding communities have been employed to care for the seedlings, which enables them to earn a livelihood and empower their families.

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Our cultural heritage defines our humanity. It is

Our cultural heritage defines our humanity. It is a celebration of our emotional lives and the beauty of our natural environment. Art, literature, music, poetry and architecture are the hallmarks of our human existence. Any loss of our cultural heritage is a loss of our common memory. Preserving and promoting cultural heritage for future generations is key in human development. It gives us great joy to see the younger generations embracing and sharing cultural heritage and diversity.

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Paul Lolming’ani, a beneficiary of the ZEITZ Fou

Paul Lolming’ani, a beneficiary of the ZEITZ Foundation Bursary Program, sat his KCSE exams in March 2022 and scored an impressive B from the Nanyuki High school. He hails from the Samburu community in Sugutan, Laikipia County. After completing his primary school education, his Guardian managed to secure him a scholarship to high school through the program. ⁠
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Paul’s education journey has not been a rosy walk. He suffered health complications which saw him in and out of school. Consequently, he was unable to attend classes for his final year of primary school. Paul recounts using a local education mobile app called Shupavu to read for his national exams. The application would cost him KES 10 per day to send an SMS to a virtual tutor. He managed to score 340 marks out of the possible 500 marks for his KCPE exams. Thankfully, Paul recovered and went about his high school studies without disruptions.⁠
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Paul, who comes from a family of 7 children would be the first to join University when he gets admitted in September 2022. He has been called to the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to study Mass Communication. He however hopes to change courses and study Tourism Management. His dream is to be a Guide.⁠
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As he awaits to join university, Paul runs a small kiosk in his village to keep him busy. He is also a teaching assistant at a nearby primary school in Sugutan.⁠
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“I am very grateful for the program. I was able to complete my studies without any hiccups and I really enjoyed my time in school. I was not sure I would make it to high school but I am glad I did and I now think differently. My wish is to also sponsor other students from my community once I start working and see them realise their dreams”⁠
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Paul is an inspiration to many in his community. We wish him the very best in his endeavours.⁠
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We are excited to have the students resume learnin

We are excited to have the students resume learning after the recent election break. We caught up with some learners at Kisergei Primary School, where we completed the construction of an ECD classroom and an ablution block in 2021. Construction of new learning facilities remains a top priority for continued growth of student attendance from our local communities.

Did you know that African lion numbers have plumme

Did you know that African lion numbers have plummeted over 40% in the last three generations, due to loss of habitat and human conflict? With only around 23,000 lions left in the wild, there is a vital need to protect these majestic big cats of the African Savannah. ⁠
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Being the top predators in their environment, lions play a crucial role in keeping healthy numbers of other animal populations, especially herbivores like zebra – which in turn influences the condition of grasslands and forests. By protecting a lion’s landscape, we’re contributing to a thriving ecosystem that benefits not only the wildlife but also the people who rely on the local natural resources too.⁠
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Happy #WorldLionDay 🦁⁠
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Video by @paulkasaine

On this World Ranger Day, we celebrate and recogni

On this World Ranger Day, we celebrate and recognize the amazing men and women at the frontline of conservation. Our Rangers play a critical role in protecting and safeguarding our wildlife by patrolling around the clock, and responding to any poaching threats to mitigate human-wildlife conflict within our ecosphere.
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Thank you Rangers for your immeasurable dedication and bravery in keeping our wildlife and communities safe 👏⁠
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In 2019, the @zeitzfoundation launched East Africa’s first All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy. Today, 27 dedicated female rangers have now graduated from the academy in Segera, having undergone an intense selection process and many months of holistic training and field exercises. ⁠

#worldrangerday #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity ⁠

Education unlocks endless opportunities in any giv

Education unlocks endless opportunities in any given community. Improving the social infrastructure of education is key in facilitating better instruction, improving student outcomes, reducing dropout rates among other benefits. Overcrowded classrooms are suboptimal for teaching and learning, a problem that was largely faced at the Naserian Annex Primary School in Suguroi village. Thanks to our donors, we are now nearing the completion of modern classrooms, including an underground water storage facility and ablution blocks.

We are having huge success with enrolling children from our local communities and hope to continue growing the footprint and infrastructure of all our schools to accommodate as many children as possible and provide them with vital education.⁠

#zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity ⁠#education #learning

With climate change disturbing seasonal rain patte

With climate change disturbing seasonal rain patterns and increasing the intensity of drought periods, we are engaging women from the neighbouring communities to water our tree seedlings. This ensures the trees continue thriving amidst the dry conditions. The Tree of life initiative embarked in February 2021 to restore and replenish land for a healthy biodiversity through protected forest areas. The project aims to plant over 2 million trees in the coming years. We are incredibly grateful for all the support we have received for this project through buying and donating trees.

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The ZEITZ Foundation, through our generous donors,

The ZEITZ Foundation, through our generous donors, is delighted to support 20 high school students through our Bursary program for the 2022 Academic year. The Bursary students, who are drawn from the neighbouring communities are spread out across 17 schools in 7 different counties. One on one meetings are regularly held amongst the students, their parents , our community liaison officers and the Foundation to track their progress. Your generous and important contributions towards educating these children provides them with better opportunities for the future 😃

Thank you❤️

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

As an essential aspect of replenishing and restori

As an essential aspect of replenishing and restoring land, the Zeitz Foundation embarked on the Tree of Life reforestation initiative to plant over 2 million indigenous trees in the coming years. The project continues to thrive successfully and we are happy to have planted over 300,000 trees as at the end of June 2022. ⁠
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In consultation with local experts, six different indigenous tree species were chosen to maximize long term success of these protected forests: Acacia abyssinica, Acacia kirkii, Acacia polyacantha, Acacia seyal, Acacia xanthophloea, Acacia mellifera. ⁠
Each new forest will form the shape of a wildlife species (in aerial view) to highlight the importance of conservation and biodiversity. ⁠
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At only $1 per tree, every donation makes a real difference towards protecting Kenya's biodiversity for the future, and everyone can take part.⁠
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Today we celebrate and shine a spotlight on the in

Today we celebrate and shine a spotlight on the incredible women at the frontlines of conservation, our female rangers!

In 2019, the @zeitzfoundation launched East Africa’s first All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy. Today, 27 dedicated female rangers have now graduated from the academy in Segera, having undergone an intense selection process and many months of holistic training and field exercises. ⁠
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A big heartfelt thank you to these incredible women who are on the frontline to protect our wildlife by patrolling around the clock, and responding to any poaching threats and mitigating human-wildlife conflict within our ecosphere. We are also very grateful to all our many supporters who made this incredible project a reality!⁠

Happy World Female Ranger Day!

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Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustain

Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development. A global report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) states that in 2022, more than 2.3 billion people are facing water stress and almost 160 million children are exposed to severe and prolonged droughts.⁠
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Kenya is sadly experiencing a devastating drought, with various seasonal rivers dried up and frequent fires raging on Mount Kenya. Dry conditions on the conservancy means that wildlife are in desperate search of food and water. There are scarce resources available, causing understandable stress on the animals and communities across Northern Kenya. ⁠
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Despite these difficult circumstances, the ZEITZ foundation’s projects are continuing as much as possible. ⁠
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This drought has been an important reminder of how precious a resource water is in Sub-Saharan Africa, and we are now at the final stage of planning a new and sustainable water source for Segera Conservancy. The introduction of a large new water dam will be essential for the future survival of our forests and wildlife. With climate change disturbing seasonal rain patterns and increasing the intensity of drought periods, it is an absolute necessity to have a safe and consistent source of water for both the wildlife and the wilderness. ⁠
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Thanks to all of you who have contributed to our dam project, we will keep you updated on our progress. ⁠
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Thank you for this feature of the SATUBO women @ib

Thank you for this feature of the SATUBO women @ibumovement 👏

The SATUBO beading group transformed the age-old tradition of beading into a financially viable enterprise, that empowers women while preserving their culture and promoting commerce to give them financial freedom.

#OnlyOneEarth is the campaign for this year's Worl

#OnlyOneEarth is the campaign for this year's World Environment Day. It calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. ⁠
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With projects such as the Tree of Life initiative, we are slowly restoring forest cover, rehabilitating previously degraded land due to erosion of topsoil, while also improving groundwater reserves and the whole ecosystem.⁠
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The Zeitz Foundation continues to create and support projects that promote an inclusive, holistic paradigm of conservation which in turn enhances livelihoods and fosters intercultural dialogue. Our aim is to achieve long-lasting positive impact and sustainability. ⁠
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If you are interested to support or contribute towards one of these projects, you are welcome to make a donation or contact us for more details via link in bio.⁠
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Happy learning is well under way at the new SATUBO

Happy learning is well under way at the new SATUBO Kindergarten PP2 classroom📚✏️🏫 👩🏾‍🏫 The Kindergarten now boasts a student population of 52 and two teachers.

The early learning facility, which has been in operation since July 2021, offers access to safe, quality childcare to the mothers working at the SATUBO beading collective as well as those from the surrounding community.

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We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards educating these children and providing them with brighter opportunities for the future.⁠
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We are loving the new revamped look of these pupil

We are loving the new revamped look of these pupils from Naserian Annex Primary School in Suguroi village. The 108 students, who range from Preschool to Grade 3 received the new sets of uniform (blouse/shirt, short/dress, sweater and pair of rubber shoes) from one of our donors. It is heartwarming to see our local children thriving in education ❤️

We are grateful to our friends and partners for the immense support.

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Our men and women anti-poaching rangers are contin

Our men and women anti-poaching rangers are continuing their hard work to protect wildlife on the conservancy and surrounding areas. Recent training programs have further enhanced their skills, including advanced training in Commander & Leadership and Rapid Response. These training sessions not only keep rangers’ knowledge and expertise at optimal levels, but by repeatedly investing in their education, it helps to motivate and empower the rangers to continue their careers on the front line of conservation.⁠
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Planting resumes with onset of the recent rains 🌧

The Tree of Life reforestation initiative continues to be a success with over 280,000 trees planted so far. We continue to nurture more acacia tree seedlings in our two nurseries at Segera conservancy. Women from the surrounding communities have been employed to care for the seedlings during this period. We are incredibly grateful for the immense support we have received for this project. 😃

As urgency increases to protect our planet from Cl

As urgency increases to protect our planet from Climate Change and its irreversible impacts on natural resources in Kenya, the ZEITZ foundation is making critical plans for a sustainable water supply for biodiversity. With increasingly more severe drought patterns forecast for the future, we surveyed, approved and installed a new borehole on Segera in 2020, which we are completing with solar pumps and water pans for wildlife. Planning for the long-term, we will also now embark on an ambitious project to build a 50-acre water dam on Segera that will ensure sustainable water safety in the greater area for future generations.

Thanks to all who have contributed to our dam project; we will continue to keep you updated on the progress 😀

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Happy Earth Day 🌍🌱🌳 Our vision at the Z

Happy Earth Day 🌍🌱🌳

Our vision at the ZEITZ foundation is of an ecosphere – our planet and all of its life-sustaining regions – maintained in the healthiest possible state, with the major contribution to that health coming from people making sustainable choices 💚 Thriving ecosystems and biodiversity are integral to the survival of people and our planet.

Let us all #InvestInOurPlanet and its biodiversity to support global needs.

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“Planting trees is such a simple way to give bac

“Planting trees is such a simple way to give back to our planet (that everyone can get involved in, on a large or small scale) - not just to offset carbon emissions, but to create a safe, long-term wildlife habitat that is critical for the future survival of biodiversity.” ~ Jochen Zeitz, Founder, ZEITZ Foundation.

Absolutely excited to see the second classroom at

Absolutely excited to see the second classroom at the SATUBO kindergarten coming up. The new classroom will be used for the new PP2 class in the forthcoming academic year that kicks off in April 26, 2022.

The early learning facility, which has been in operation since July 2021, offers access to safe, quality childcare to the mothers working at the SATUBO beading collective as well as those from the surrounding community.

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We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards educating these children and providing them with brighter opportunities for the future.⁠
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Education is a human right, a powerful driver of d

Education is a human right, a powerful driver of development, and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace, and stability. Our schools remain a top priority for the ZEITZ foundation. We have carried out a number of projects such as the complete renovation of the girls dormitory building at Ereri Primary School, along with other repairs and maintenance at all of our schools. We have also constructed new classrooms and ablution blocks at various schools to ease pressure on facilities following the continued growth of student attendance.⁠
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We have had huge success with enrolling children from our local communities and hope to continue growing the footprint and infrastructure of all our schools to accommodate as many children as possible to provide them with vital education.⁠
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Catching up with the amazing SATUBO women at their

Catching up with the amazing SATUBO women at their workshop, where they also take up poultry farming.

The SATUBO beading group transformed the age-old tradition of beading into a financially viable enterprise, that empowers women while preserving their culture and promoting commerce to give them financial freedom.

We held an insightful catch up session this week w

We held an insightful catch up session this week with some of the students sponsored by the ZEITZ Foundation Bursary program. The students are drawn from 14 schools within the community. Nine out of the 20 students are currently sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams and we wish them the very best. We are looking forward to another exciting academic year with the rest of the students as they transition into their new classes when schools reopen 😃

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When we drink a glass of water, write in a noteboo

When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine for a fever or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. Yet despite all these priceless ecological, economic, social and health benefits, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate. We launched the ZEITZ foundation’s Tree of Life reforestation initiative in April 2020 with an aim to plant over 2 million indigenous trees in coming years, with each new forest forming the shape of a wildlife species (in aerial view), to highlight the importance of conservation and biodiversity.⁠
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On this International Day of Forests, we challenge everyone to help maintain sufficient, productive, diverse, and healthy forests as it is crucial in poverty alleviation and in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).⁠
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An increase in pupil enrolment takes a toll on san

An increase in pupil enrolment takes a toll on sanitation, therefore prompting the need to support schools with additional ablution blocks. The World Health Organization recommends a student-toilet ratio of 1:30 for boys and 1:25 toilets for girls. The ZEITZ Foundation's 2020/2021 donor funding saw the construction of 4 new ablution blocks in 4 surrounding schools. We are looking forward to increasing more over the course of this year.⁠
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Every child has the right to a quality education, which includes access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services at school. Children spend a significant portion of their day at school making WASH services significant in impacting student learning and health.⁠
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A little throwback when we donated face masks to s

A little throwback when we donated face masks to students at Endana Secondary and Ereri Baptist Day and Boarding Primary schools. This was part of an initiative to further encourage the safe return of students to school by distributing 4,000 masks to all of our local schools in February 2021. We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards educating these children and providing them with brighter opportunities for the future.⁠
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On this day we celebrate the incredible women we w

On this day we celebrate the incredible women we work with at the ZEITZ Foundation in driving our 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.⁠

Happy International Women’s Day!

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The SATUBO kindergarten marked the end of its firs

The SATUBO kindergarten marked the end of its first academic school year this week (July 2021-March 2022)👏. The children will take a month’s break home before resuming for their new school year.

The early learning facility offers the mothers working as part of the SATUBO beading initiative alongside other families in the area access to safe, quality childcare.
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The close proximity to the SATUBO workshop ensures mothers can continue with their livelihood while making sure their young pre-school children are well looked after and happy ❤️⁠
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We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards educating these children and providing them with brighter opportunities for the future.⁠
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The SATUBO women are seen watering their vegetable

The SATUBO women are seen watering their vegetables at their kitchen garden near their workshop.⁠
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After global tourism ground to a halt in 2020, 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.⁠
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Soon after, they started a small-scale farming and poultry project on their land around the SATUBO beading workshop, which continues to operate to date.⁠
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It is always amazing to see the resilience, passion and innovation of the SATUBO Women's Group.⁠
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Scenes from our Tree Nursery where 12 women drawn

Scenes from our Tree Nursery where 12 women drawn from surrounding communities are employed to plant new seeds as well as ensure regular weeding and watering of the seedlings. ⁠

By transforming the age-old tradition of beading i

By transforming the age-old tradition of beading into a financially viable enterprise, the SATUBO Beading Group (which stands for and symbolises the unity of its members from different ethnic groups; SAmburu Turkana and BOrana) empowers women, preserving their culture and promoting commerce by offering them an opportunity to earn independent income and financial freedom. ⁠
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Apart from beading, the women are also involved in table banking and small-scale farming activities that have gone a long way in earning them a livelihood and empowering their families and communities.⁠
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We have been making tremendous strides in setting

We have been making tremendous strides in setting up a Vocational Training Academy for Forestry and Permaculture on Segera. The Permaculture vocational academy is set to significantly enhance the farming techniques and interests of small scale farmers from Laikipia’s rural communities as well as raise awareness about the value and protection of biodiversity. Through regular workshops in theoretical and practical exercises, the farmers will be more productive and sustainable. ⁠
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We began holding trainings in August 2021 with 20 farmers drawn from Segera's surrounding community and we are happy to announce that we have now acquired a 2 acre plot to set up the Permaculture Academy. ⁠
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A 2020 report from UNEP and the Food and Agricultu

A 2020 report from UNEP and the Food and Agriculture Organization found that, in the past 30 years, 420 million hectares of forest had been lost through conversion to other land uses (which is larger than the size of India), and that another 100 million hectares are at risk.⁠
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The Tree of Life initiative kickstarted in 2020 to highlight the most critical crisis of climate change and loss of biodiversity in the world. Planting trees is an essential aspect of restoring and replenishing land, as a healthy biodiversity also creates underground water reserves, fertile topsoil and an abundant carbon sequestration capacity. In consultation with local experts, six different indigenous tree species were chosen to maximize long-term success for the ‘Tree of Life’ forest: Acacia abyssinica, Acacia kirkii, Acacia polyacantha, Acacia seyal, Acacia xanthophloea, Acacia mellifera.⁠
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At only $1 per tree, every donation makes a real difference towards protecting Kenya’s biodiversity for the future, and everyone can take part. ⁠
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Florence, a mother of 7 is part of Segera's Tree o

Florence, a mother of 7 is part of Segera's Tree of life Initiative. She joined the program in 2020 and is now enjoying a full time contract. She's grateful to be part of the group of 12 women employed from Segera’s local communities who are involved in soil preparation, bag-filling, seed scarification, planting and initial watering of the Acacia seedlings. She now comfortably caters for her children's education as well as household needs. The women have now formed a self-help group which has gone a long way in empowering them and their communities. Her dream is to increase her livestock and urges other women to become conservation champions who safeguard and plant more trees in their communities.⁠
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"Preserving diverse forms of life on land requires

"Preserving diverse forms of life on land requires targeted efforts to protect, restore and promote the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial and other ecosystems." Sustainable Development Goal 15 focuses specifically on managing forests sustainably, halting and reversing land and natural habitat degradation, successfully combating desertification and stopping biodiversity loss. All these efforts combined aim to ensure that the benefits of land-based ecosystems, including sustainable livelihoods, will be enjoyed for generations to come. The ZEITZ Foundation conservation efforts aim at safeguarding biodiversity and the integrity of the ecosystem services it provides to support global needs. We support the sustainable use of natural resources that safeguards the integrity of the planet in their area. ⁠
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The ZEITZ Foundation embarked on the Tree of Life Initiative which set aside wildlife exclusion zones for growing new forest cover in riverine areas and open plains that border some of our local communities, with a strategic objective to plant up to 3 million new Acacia trees over the next 10 years. This is a critical aspect of restoring and replenishing the land, since a healthy biodiversity is dependent on underground water reserves, fertile topsoil and an abundant carbon sequestration capacity⁠.⁠
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Learning centres have been a top priority for the

Learning centres have been a top priority for the ZEITZ Foundation. Over the last few years, we have facilitated construction of new classrooms as well as complete renovation and repairs of learning and boarding facilities at all of our schools. To ease pressure on facilities following the continued growth of student attendance, we will be constructing more classrooms this year to add much-needed space for student learning. We are having huge success with enrolling children from our local communities and hope we can continue growing the footprint and infrastructure of all our schools to accommodate as many children as possible to provide them with vital education.⁠
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The ZEITZ Foundation’s ‘Tree of Life’ forest

The ZEITZ Foundation’s ‘Tree of Life’ forests and other biodiversity on Segera Conservancy are protected by 66 male and female rangers. These rangers are vital for ensuring the long-term protection of this area, supported by fair wages and benefits, well equipped and continuously enhanced by regular training. The trainings ensure the rangers are up to date with the changing tactics of wildlife criminals, being ahead of poachers or any other threats to the security of the land. ⁠
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We are delighted to have the SATUBO Kindergarten c

We are delighted to have the SATUBO Kindergarten children back to school after their two-week Christmas holiday break. ⁠
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This early learning facility offers the mothers working as part of the SATUBO beading initiative alongside other families in the area access to safe, quality childcare. The school prepares the children for transition into primary school which is fundamental in promoting 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"⁠
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The close proximity to the SATUBO workshop ensures mothers can continue with their livelihood while making sure their young pre-school children are well looked after and happy ❤️⁠
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We are very grateful to our donors for their generous and important contributions towards educating these children and providing them with brighter opportunities for the future.⁠
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We embarked on our ‘Tree of Life’ initiative i

We embarked on our ‘Tree of Life’ initiative in 2020 to plant over 2 million indigenous trees in the coming years, with each new forest forming the shape of a wildlife species (in aerial view), to highlight the importance of conservation and biodiversity. For the first phase of this Tree of Life initiative, 150,000 tree seedlings were planted in the shape of a huge rhinoceros, with more planned for this coming year. ⁠
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We thank all of our supporters for buying trees and being part of this important project! 🌳 🌳 🌳 ⁠
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One of the primary challenges for women raising fa

One of the primary challenges for women raising families in Kenya is the ability to work while their children are young. For this reason, and thanks to your very generous support, the ZEITZ Foundation finished construction on the SATUBO Kindergarten in December 2020. The building is solar-powered and caters for approximately 25 pre-school aged children, providing free, safe childcare. We are in discussion with the Roger Federer Foundation to introduce their Early Learning Kiosk system to ensure the best quality of early education to prepare the children for Primary School.⁠
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We are thrilled to have the SATUBO women partner w

We are thrilled to have the SATUBO women partner with AMU Clothing. The women's splendid beadwork features in some of @amu_clothing's designs. AMU Founder, Randy Gowon @randy_gowon is Segera's first fashion designer in residence. His collection is showcased in Segera's Creative studio and is available for retail to Segera's local and international visitors. It’s been a great joy working with Amu clothing and we cannot wait to see more growth unfold!⁠
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“In recent years we have seen an alarming amount

“In recent years we have seen an alarming amount of climate change, biodiversity loss and natural disaster. Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm, it’s about actively doing more good. Planting trees is such a simple way to give back to our planet (that everyone can get involved in, on a large or small scale) – not just to offset carbon emissions, but to create a safe, long-term wildlife habitat that is critical for the future survival of biodiversity.”⁠
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As 2021 comes to a close, we at the ZEITZ Foundati

As 2021 comes to a close, we at the ZEITZ Foundation are reflecting on what an amazing year it has been. We would like to share our excitement and gratitude with all our donors and supporters. Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. With lots of love!⁠
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Esther Imaret is a widowed mother of 5 and part of

Esther Imaret is a widowed mother of 5 and part of the ZEITZ Foundation Tree of Life Initiative. She has been part of the program since January. Together with 11 other women, they carry out nursery and soil preparation, seed scarification and planting, seedling transplanting and initial watering. She is happy she has been able to take her children back to school and they can now afford to eat all their meals. Since her employment, she has gained a great deal of conservation knowledge and shares it with her children and community. She challenges her community to stop cutting trees in order to reap the benefits of forested lands.⁠
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Eunice Ewaka is part of the 12 women drawn from th

Eunice Ewaka is part of the 12 women drawn from the surrounding communities that have been employed in the Tree of Life Project to plant new seeds as well as ensure regular weeding and watering of the seedlings. ⁠Since joining the program, she has been able to support her family and her community. She is able to feed and educate her children and also take up a few loans to further grow her livelihood. She mentions that she has since stopped cutting down trees to use as fuel as she can now afford alternative methods of energy. She has also planted more trees around her homestead and is now a conservation champion within her community.⁠
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"A good education is a foundation for a better fut

"A good education is a foundation for a better future" ~ Elizabeth Warren.⁠
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Our view on Education for Sustainable Development is future-oriented, focused on creating a more ecologically and socially fair world through informed action and ambitious leadership. Having built 6 schools in Kenya (including a Waterbank School awarded ‘Greenest School in the World’ by LEED Architecture), educating 1,800 children, we continue to invest in education and our next objective is to educate 2,500 children by building two additional ‘Waterbank Schools’ by 2028, as well as provide 100 school bursaries and vocational training education for 35 trainees from rural communities annually.⁠
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In 2019, the ZEITZ Foundation launched East Africa

In 2019, the ZEITZ Foundation launched East Africa’s first All-Women Anti-Poaching Ranger Academy and since then 27 female rangers have now graduated from the academy on Segera, having undergone intense selection processes, months of holistic training and field exercises. With advice from Damien Mander (Founder of IAPF) and led by highly qualified instructors, training includes Patrol Tactics, Conservation, Community Engagement, Tracking, Drill, Law & Arrest, Canine Handling and First Aid. The rangers act as mentors in their communities, empowering other women, sharing their education and promoting dialogue as a primary driver for peace, intercultural understanding and preservation.⁠
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Making progress in the ongoing construction of two

Making progress in the ongoing construction of two classrooms for Naserian Annex Primary School in Suguroi village. 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!⁠

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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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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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 a 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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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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Moments with Ranger Annela and Lindsey from the Ca

Moments with Ranger Annela and Lindsey from the Canine Unit 🦮

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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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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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).

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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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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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The acacia tree seedlings are flourishing at the t

The acacia tree seedlings are flourishing at the tree nursery and ready to be transplanted 🌳

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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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

Hand hygiene is a fundamental component of health

Hand hygiene is a fundamental component of health and safety, especially in our "new normal" brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, water is a fundamental resource for ensuring sanitation. The @zeitzfoudnation Waterbank School features 150,000 litres water storage with integrated water filtration (under the building) to collect water harvested through the building's roof catchment area. The water, also key in supporting the school's vegetable garden, supplies the hand-washing stations around the schools.⁠⁠
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#globalhandwashingday #cleanhands #washyourhands #handhygiene #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet

Tree planting underway today 🌳 The Tree of Life

Tree planting underway today 🌳 The Tree of Life Reforestation initiative embarked in 2020 to grow new forest cover with a strategic objective to plant over 1 million new indigenous tree in coming years!

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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#worldteachersday #teacherday #zeitzfoundation #4Cs #sustainability #thelongrun #conservation #community #culture #commerce #future #planet #biodiversity #education ⁠⁠

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

Repost @thelongrunorg
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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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📷: @urbanskript ⁠at GER® Member @boranaconservancy⁠
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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.

📸 @Brian.Siambi.

#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!

PC @brucemounde

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

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