Partnership with Linking Tourism & Conservation

A further outcome of the PECC review by IUCN has been to connect us with the organization Linking Tourism & Conservation [LTC].  LTC is a global network that promotes sustainable tourism for the benefit of conservation.  Representatives are attending an upcoming...

IUCN recognizes PECC

Marie Fischborn, from the Global Protected Areas Programme of IUCN, visited the Saadani area recently to review the work of our PECC project and present its successes on the PANORAMA website.  This is a new initiative of IUCN which recognizes inspiring solutions for...

Dr. Jane Goodall Visits Kihembe

We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Jane Goodall as one of our ambassadors for the Kihembe Environmental Learning Centre.  Her support and appreciation of the work we are doing in the area is most encouraging.  She recently visited Kihembe to see how our development...

New director – Bob Brown

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bob Brown to a position on the Kesho Trust Board of Directors. Bob brings considerable business experience and a strong interest in social responsibility to the board. His appointment brings the total number of...

Agnes Sirima, PhD

Congratulations Agnes! A member of our Board of Directors in Tanzania, Agnes Sirima, has completed her doctoral studies at Clemson University, South Carolina. She did her research in collaboration with our partner organization PALISEP and will continue to work with...

Bruce Downie, PhD

Our President, Bruce Downie, has successfully completed his doctoral studies at the University of Victoria. His research was part of the work of the PAPR and focused on the influence of conservation in livelihood decision-making in the Saadani area of Tanzania....