Tanzania Field School 2020
Together with UVic, the Kesho Trust is preparing for the 2020 version of the Tanzania field school that was so successful last August. There will be some changes this year in the agenda, including some time spent exploring the landscape, successes and issues of the...
Tanzania Field School – International Development Week
Youth and Students in Global Development: Experiences Beyond the Classroom This event took place on February 4th, 2020, during International Development Week, at the University of Victoria, and was co-sponsored by the UVic Department of Global Development Studies...
Tanzania Field School 2019
The students of this year's field school have shared their photos for this photo story of the experience. Check it out! Field School 2019 Another program is planned for 2020. Information can be found on the UVic Geography website: Tanzania Field School...
What an experience!!!
The field school run by the Kesho Trust and the University of Victoria recently wrapped up in Arusha after almost a month of awe inspiring travel and study. Nineteen students led by Dr. Phil Dearden, Dr. Bruce Downie and Teaching Assistant, Emmanuel ole Kileli began...
Tanzania Maasai Visit Canada
The Kesho Trust, in partnership with the University of Victoria [UVic], secured a Connections Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada [SSHRC]. The grant enabled the long-planned tour by representatives of the Enguserosambu Forest Trust...
Maasai Visit Canada
We have just completed the Connections study tour involving three representatives from the Enguserosambu Forest Trust – Mark Talash, Nalaimuta Makeseni and Samwel Nangiria. Our Maasai guests arrived in Canada on April 28th. The first week was spent on Vancouver Island...
Information Night – Study Tour 2019
Here is an event where you can learn more about our 2019 Study Tour. Our tour agent in Canada, Alison Hastings [TierOne Travel], is hosting an information night about our upcoming tour in Victoria, BC in February. If you are in the area be sure and take advantage of...
Art Wright 1939 – 2019
Art Wright was a highly valued supporter of the Kesho Trust. From the time of our creation and for the next decade, he served as a Director and Advisor and was always open and willing to share his extensive experience and insights with us. He was a pleasure to work...
Good Hope Update 2018
As usual it is great to get Rosemary's updates on all the activity at Good Hope after she makes her annual trek to Tanzania! Unfortunately this one missed our Christmas newsletter but it available here and on our website. Good Hope Update December 2018 Website link...
Dr. Alfred Kikoti – Elephant Conservationist Extraordinaire
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Dr. Alfred Kikoti in Arusha, Tanzania on October 13, 2017. He served as the Chair of our board since it was established in 2011. He was also the leader of the World Elephant Centre, a partner organization with...
Congratulations Emmanuel!!
Emmanuel Ole Kileli, Chair of our partner organization EMAYO, has just completed his Masters degree at the University of Victoria and returned home to Tanzania. His research focused on an assessment of the governance model and benefits from community based...
Information Night – Study Tour 2018
Please join us in Victoria for an information night discussing the 2018 study tours being presented by Kesho Trust. Click here to get the details of the time and location of the event.