Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Isiolo, Kenya
About
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a non-governmental organisation based in Isiolo, Kenya working on nature & wildlife conservation, community development, education +4 more.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organisation based in Kenya, at the foothills of Mount Kenya. It works to protect endangered wildlife, including black rhino and Grevy's zebra, and to protect habitat. Its community work invests in education, healthcare, water access, micro-enterprise and youth empowerment, with the aim of letting local communities thrive through livelihoods compatible with wildlife. Lewa also educates local communities about the value of wildlife and runs tourism properties that fund conservation. Supporting entities operate in the UK, USA and Netherlands.
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Lewa Education Program
Education · Kenya
Education programme serving children in communities neighbouring the Lewa conservancy.
Lewa Bursary Programme
Education · Kenya
Bursary support for students from communities around Lewa.
Womens Micro-Credit Initiative
Employment & Skills · Kenya
Micro-enterprise and micro-credit programme helping women improve their livelihoods.
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Disney Conservation Fund, Tusk Trust, Save the Elephants, Northern Rangelands Trust, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Ewaso Lions, Zoo Zürich, Marwell Wildlife, Rainforest Trust, Careduca Foundation, ICEA Lion Group, Ngare Ndare Forest Trust, Borana Conservancy, Kenya Wildlife Service
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