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Youth Conservation Corps

Hands-on training in rangeland restoration and wildlife monitoring for young conservationists

80+
Youth Trained
15
Hectares Restored
8
Communities Reached
25
Employment Created

About This Program

The Youth Conservation Corps provides intensive practical training in ecosystem restoration, wildlife monitoring, and sustainable land management. Young people work directly with conservation experts to restore degraded rangelands, monitor wildlife populations, and implement community-based conservation initiatives. This comprehensive program combines classroom learning with hands-on field experience, preparing youth for careers in conservation while making immediate positive impacts on local ecosystems.

Program Details

Duration

12 months

Target Group

Youth aged 18-30

Start Date

January 2024

Budget

$25,000 annually

Program Objectives

Train youth in practical conservation techniques including rangeland restoration and wildlife monitoring

Restore 10 hectares of degraded rangeland through hands-on conservation work

Build local capacity for wildlife monitoring and ecosystem management

Create clear employment pathways in conservation and environmental management

Key Activities

Monthly field training sessions covering ecosystem restoration techniques
Rangeland restoration projects including invasive species removal and reseeding
Wildlife tracking and monitoring using modern technology and traditional methods
Community outreach programs to share conservation knowledge
Certificate training in conservation recognized by national institutions

Impact Achieved

80+ youth trained in conservation techniques

Measurable outcomes from program implementation

Beneficiaries

80

80 young people from 8 communities across Laikipia North

Partners & Collaborators

Kenya Wildlife Service
Local Conservancies
Laikipia Wildlife Forum

Program Coordinator

Name:

Loonkishu Letipila

Role:

Youth Coordinator

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