In partnership with Start a Library Trust, Governors’ Camp Collection and CITW Kenya were proud to engage children across the country in attempting to break the world record for the Most People Reading Aloud from the same text at the same time in multiple locations.   National Read Aloud Event at the TAFA Community Center –...Read More

Each month, Governors’ Camp Collection and CITW Kenya sponsor the provision of uji (finger-millet porridge) to between 140 and 180 TAFA community children. Helping to ration out cups of uji – photo credit Jess Savage Most of these children come from humble backgrounds, where a meal each day is not something they can count on. Guests are...Read More

Children in the Wilderness’ impact extends beyond conservation education. Through Governors’ Camp Collection, we sponsored new kits for three Talanta Africa Football Academy (TAFA) football teams, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the community. Additionally, we continue to support the daily feeding program at TAFA, ensuring that over 150 children receive a nourishing...Read More

Forty students from the TAFA Community Center recently embarked on a field trip to the Naivasha Raptor Center, where the children were captivated by the stories of rescued birds of prey. They gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by these magnificent creatures and the tireless efforts underway to protect them. A rescued wood...Read More

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) aims to instil a deep appreciation for the natural world for all who go through the programme. The newly established Kenya Eco-Clubs are now buzzing with activity! Guided by dedicated Eco-Mentors, the children have already begun embarking on learning adventures, exploring the wonders of their natural surroundings. Forty students from...Read More

July 2024 – Wilderness’ non-profit community programme, Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has officially launched in Kenya and Tanzania. With more than two decades of successfully running the programme in Southern Africa, and Rwanda since 2018, the CITW programme is now also fully operational in these two countries.   Sue Goatley with the new Kenyan...Read More

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Kenya, a programme designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Through informative and engaging Eco-Clubs and immersive Eco-Camps, CITW provides conservation education to school children, fostering a deep and lifelong appreciation for the natural world. The process of establishing CITW Kenya...Read More

Governors’ is dedicated to empowering the next generation of Kenyans through education and community development. We hope you are as inspired by this excerpt from their latest community update as we are! At the TAFA Community Center (a community centre committed to uplifting the lives of the youth living in Kasarani Village on the shores of Lake...Read More

From 18-21February, a number of familiar faces from our Wilderness family arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where all our regions were represented during two power days at our 2024 Impact workshop. The last comparable event took place eight years ago, underlining the significance of this event. Gathering an impressive 32 staff, it was great to...Read More

The EDUCATE pillar of Wilderness’ Impact strategy is hard at work in Kenya through Wilderness’ Kenyan partner, Governors’ Camp Collection. Read their latest report below. We are very pleased to be sponsoring another year of Wildlife Clubs’ membership for 30 new Mara Rianda Primary School students in the Masai Mara. This is run in collaboration...Read More