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WildlifeDirect Rolls Out Team Sayari “Nature Positive Kids” Outreach Program

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WildlifeDirect Rolls Out Team Sayari “Nature Positive Kids” Outreach Program

trish2023-04-21T04:17:43+00:00April 21st, 2023|Categories: featured, press resleases|Tags: Africa, Children, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, education, Environment, Kenya Forest Service, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Information and Communications, NatGeo Wild, National Geographic, News, Schools, The Walt Disney Company, Trees, U.S. Embassy in Kenya, USAID, Wildlife, WildlifeDirect|

WildlifeDirect, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Africa's wildlife, is pleased to announce the roll out of its new Nature Positive Kids Outreach Program which is an extension of the National Geographic’s Team Sayari educational entertainment Program. Team Sayari, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), The Walt Disney Company Africa and Wildlife Direct, saw a 20-part television series being aired across Africa on National Geographic Wild and Disney Channel.

Team Sayari to Premiere across Africa on 24 September 2022

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Team Sayari to Premiere across Africa on 24 September 2022

Caroline Ng'ang'a2022-09-14T09:13:09+00:00September 13th, 2022|Categories: press resleases|Tags: British High Commissioner to Kenya, Chargé d'Affaires, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Eric Kneedler, Hon. Joseph Wakaba Mucheru EGH, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Kenya Films Commission, Kenya Forest Service, Mamo B. Mamo, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ms. Jane Marriott OBE, NEMA, Peter Kinyua, Rachel Rivera, Timothy Owase, U.S. Embassy in Kenya, USAID, Wild Lives Foundation, WildlifeDirect|

The highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme, Team Sayari, will air each Saturday on National Geographic Wild (DStv 182, Starsat 221) at 13:00 (CAT) from 24 September 2022.

Team Sayari revealed as title for National Geographic Kids Africa Programme

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Team Sayari revealed as title for National Geographic Kids Africa Programme

Caroline Ng'ang'a2022-09-02T12:14:22+00:00August 15th, 2022|Categories: featured, press resleases|Tags: Behaviour Change, Disney+, education, Education and Outreach, Environment, Kids Programme, National Geographic, National Geographic Kids Africa, Nature-based, The Walt Disney Company, USAID, WildlifeDirect|

Following field production commencing earlier this year, as well as the announcement of the local hosts, The Walt Disney Company Africa, together with its project partners, National Geographic, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and WildlifeDirect have today revealed both the title and the set of the highly anticipated National Geographic Kids programme.

Production Commences On National Geographic Kids Africa Educational Entertainment Series

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Production Commences On National Geographic Kids Africa Educational Entertainment Series

Caroline Ng'ang'a2022-09-02T12:13:12+00:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: press resleases|Tags: British High Commissioner to Kenya, Chargé d'Affaires, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Eric Kneedler, Hon. Joseph Wakaba Mucheru EGH, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Kenya Films Commission, Kenya Forest Service, Mamo B. Mamo, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ms. Jane Marriott OBE, NEMA, Peter Kinyua, Rachel Rivera, Timothy Owase, U.S. Embassy in Kenya, USAID, Wild Lives Foundation, WildlifeDirect|

In the lead up to Earth Day 2022, The Walt Disney Company, Wildlife Direct, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State have announced that production has commenced on the National Geographic Kids Africa educational entertainment series.

WildlifeDirect yesterday launched Season two of the Wildlife Warriors television series

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WildlifeDirect yesterday launched Season two of the Wildlife Warriors television series

Victoria Wangui2023-04-21T04:27:48+00:00February 5th, 2022|Categories: press resleases|Tags: British High Commissioner to Kenya, Chargé d'Affaires, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Eric Kneedler, Hon. Joseph Wakaba Mucheru EGH, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Kenya Films Commission, Kenya Forest Service, Mamo B. Mamo, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ms. Jane Marriott OBE, NEMA, Peter Kinyua, Rachel Rivera, Timothy Owase, U.S. Embassy in Kenya, USAID, Wild Lives Foundation, WildlifeDirect|

WildlifeDirect yesterday launched Season two of the Wildlife Warriors television series at the Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. The 13 part series will premiere on Kenyan television screens via Citizen TV starting this Sunday 6th February 2022 at 5.30 p.m. EAT. Season two of Wildlife Warriors is featuring more than 20 heroines and heroes.

The Walt Disney Company, WildlifeDirect, The U.S. Department Of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development join forces to develop and launch National Geographic Kids Educational Entertainment programme in Africa

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The Walt Disney Company, WildlifeDirect, The U.S. Department Of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development join forces to develop and launch National Geographic Kids Educational Entertainment programme in Africa

trish2022-01-02T18:17:48+00:00November 17th, 2021|Categories: press resleases|Tags: Africa, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, East Africa, Environment, National Geographic, Nature, Secretary Antony Blinken, storytelling, USAID, Walt Disney Company, Wildlife storytelling, WildlifeDirect|

At a launch in Nairobi, Kenya today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and The Walt Disney Company announced that together they will develop and implement educational entertainment and outreach programs in East Africa, in collaboration with local implementing partner WildlifeDirect.

WildlifeDirect and KBC Wildlife Warriors TV Series Partnership

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WildlifeDirect and KBC Wildlife Warriors TV Series Partnership

Victoria Wangui2021-06-24T06:19:31+00:00June 24th, 2021|Categories: featured, press resleases|Tags: Africa, African, Caribbean, Citizen TV Kenya, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Ebony Life, Jon Lee Anderson, KBC, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenyans, Latin America Nature Awards, National Geographic, NTV Wild, Press release, Rolex National Geographic Explorer Of The Year, The New Yorker, USAID, Waterbear Network, Whitley Fund for Nature, Whitley Gold Award, Wild Lives, Wildlife, Wildlife Warriors|

WildlifeDirect is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), the national broadcaster, to air Season One of the Wildlife Warriors TV Series. This partnership will allow viewers from all corners of the country to have access to the show that provides an African perspective on conservation through the stories of Africa’s own conservation heroes, front line soldiers, and cutting edge scientists.

Cultivating Wildlife Warriors

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Cultivating Wildlife Warriors

Victoria Wangui2020-01-07T07:46:21+00:00January 7th, 2020|Categories: Blog, featured|Tags: Africa, African, Caribbean, Citizen TV Kenya, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, Ebony Life, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenyans, National Geographic, NTV Wild, USAID, Wild Lives, Wildlife, Wildlife Warriors|

Historically, most African wildlife films have been produced by Westerners for Western audiences. Paula Kahumbu, a Kenyan wildlife conservationist, is working to change that. She is the CEO of the nonprofit WildlifeDirect, which produces a documentary series featuring African storytellers such as herself telling the stories of African conservation heroes.

Survey reveals that 51 percent of Kenyans watched Wildlife Warriors TV Series

Victoria Wangui2019-12-20T16:06:25+00:00December 20th, 2019|Categories: press resleases|Tags: Jackson Wild Film Festival, National Geographic, Season one, Season Two, U.S. Department of the Interior, USAID, Wild Lives Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, Wildlife Warriors, Wildlife Warriors Kids, WildlifeDirect|

In April 2019, WildlifeDirect launched Wildlife Warriors, a TV series about Kenyan wildlife heroes at the front line, and the species that they are saving. The series has smashed all expectations after the results of a survey revealed that 51 percent of Kenyans had watched it this year.

Wildlife Warriors, New TV Series, Celebrates African Conservation Heroes

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Wildlife Warriors, New TV Series, Celebrates African Conservation Heroes

trish2019-10-17T15:36:49+00:00April 6th, 2019|Categories: featured, press resleases, timeline|Tags: Africa, Citizen News, Conservation, Documentaries, Elephants, extinction, Kenya, National Geographic, Nature, News, Paula Kahumbu, television, TV Series, USAID, Wildlife, WildlifeDirect|

A new weekly series called Wildlife Warriors will premiere on East Africa’s largest channel, Citizen TV, on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 5PM. Development of this series was funded by the U.S. Government, through USAID, in partnership with U.S. Department of the Interior, Wild Lives Foundation, and National Geographic.