Soysambu Conservancy

Plan

Our Plan quite extensive and we have many challenges ahead and we must raise the funds necessary to implement these objectives

  • Erect 85 km Perimeter Fence in 3 phases complete by 2010.
  • Maintain Lake Elmenteita’s designation as a Ramsar site by monitoring and updating Ramsar by 2010.
  • Complete its nomination as a World Heritage Site when lake has been gazzeted as a protected area. 
  • Support as a Member of GREATER LAKE ELMENTEITA CONSERVATION AREA (GLECA).
  • Create a sustainable management plan for all natural resources in the area by year end 2008.
  • Educate local community on the importance of the protection of natural resources, flora and fauna,  and  management of livestock.
  • Relieve poverty and improve local conditions through employment opportunities, training and job creation. 
  • Improve schools and educational facilities within the conservancy and neighboring communities.
  • Offer scholarships and bursaries.
  • Provide better nutritional support and education.
  • Medical Clinics and AIDS VCT clinics.
  • Develop a Research and Field Study Center both for Kenyan and International students.
  • Provide alternative activities to poaching, charcoal burning and agricultural mismanagement through training activities and workshops. 
  • Capacity Building for development of bee keeping, sustainable forestry ,grain/grass stores, water access points and cattle dips.
  • Forge Partnerships with Academic and Conservation Research Organizations.
  • Establish a Scientific Advisory Board.
  • Set standards and codes of conduct to protect the bio diversity of the eco systems along with tourist activities and accommodations.
  • Responsible habitat management and reintroduction of indigenous and endangered species. 
  • Survey the wildlife corridor from Nakuru to Naivash and determine migratory routes.
  • Create a community group where all members benefit from tourism activities generated by usage of the corridor. 

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  • Richard G. White 111 // October 23, 2008 at 1:40 am | Reply

    Your project is critically important, and your priorities seem soundly based. But fundraising seems to get little attention in your list of priorities.

    I have seen the fundraising success of Lewa, and the lack of success at Lion Rock in Tsavo West. I also see the potential for fundraising for eco-projects that combine protection of the natural world that also benefits the local human populations.

    I am currently a corporate broadcasting fundraiser in NY, with plans on relocating to Africa to help worthy projects.

    If my services can be of any value we should begin a dialogue. We are about a year from moving.
    Perhaps you have a fundraising structure I can work into. Let me know. I am very interested in your project, mostly from articles in Swara (EAWLS).

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Richard White

  • soysambuconservancy // October 25, 2008 at 6:25 am | Reply

    Dear Richard,

    Many thanks for your comments. We are looking for new ideas for fundraising. We have also put up soysambuconservancy.wildlifedirect.org (see support page) . We have a Board meeting on November 7th and I could put your proposal on the agenda if you could send me something next week. Best wishes, Kat

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