Community Rangers Program
Training local guides in wildlife tracking and tourism services
About This Program
Transforming community members into professional wildlife guides and rangers through comprehensive training in wildlife ecology, guiding skills, first aid, and customer service. The program prepares locals for careers in conservation tourism while ensuring authentic, high-quality visitor experiences. Graduates become ambassadors for conservation, sharing their traditional knowledge with visitors while earning sustainable income.
Program Details
Duration
6 months certification program
Target Group
Community members interested in guiding careers
Start Date
January 2024
Budget
$45,000 annually
Program Objectives
Train 40 community members as certified professional guides
Achieve national certification from Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association
Create 50 sustainable tourism jobs in local communities
Improve visitor experiences through authentic local guiding
Key Activities
Impact Achieved
30 certified community guides employed
Measurable outcomes from program implementation
Beneficiaries
40
40 community guides and their families
Partners & Collaborators
Program Coordinator
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