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WCK is a Kenyan success story, but are are challenged to keep pace with the number of school children who are hungry for knowledge of their country, its magnificent wildlife resource, and challenges to their own and wild environments. Half of Kenya’s population (35 million) is 18 and under, and we simply do not have 10 or 15 years to make a big difference to the future well being of Kenya’s natural environment. We may instead have only two or three years to consolidate a new generation of conservation minded young Kenyans. We need a critical mass of future leaders, teachers, parents who associate African wildlife with the positive experiences they had in a Wildlife Club during their school days. WCK activities are well conceived, educational and fun for kids; it’s just that we urgently need to multiply our activities to reach more children, more quickly.
6 Comments posted on "Welcome to Wildlife Clubs of Kenya"
Lisa, California on October 30th, 2007 at 10:28 am
Beautiful, Fantastic, Awesome! I love it. Education and Hope that is what this is all about and I am just so happy to see it. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Lisa
Eric on October 30th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your comments, we are glad you love it. Yes Wildlife Clubs of Kenya does wildlife and environmental education for the youth of Kenya.They are the future custodians of our wildlife. We run the Mobile Education programme throughout the year, visiting school children. The video was done two years ago and the situation has changed somewhat for the worse due to funding. We believe with help we shall keep the programme running and expand to reach even more students. Kind regards Eric-Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
Jason on October 31st, 2007 at 3:02 am
Thank you Eric for introducing us to the work that you are doing. It is so vital that the younger generation are taught the importance of conserving our environment. I look forward to hearing more about your work. Thanks again. Jason
Eric on October 31st, 2007 at 4:03 am
Dear Jason, Thank you Jason. Very soon we shall be able to post more about our work which I hope will be able to shade more light to all the many activities that we undertake for the benefit of the youth. Investing in the youth is a true assurance of sustianability. Kind regards Eric
Eric on November 26th, 2007 at 4:32 am
Dear Wim. H Eric
Global Voices Online » Using Web2.0 tools for Environmental Activism on January 28th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
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