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MaryMargaret.OTIENO
on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 17:29
General Information
Resolution
49201
IUCN Constituent
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
Africa
Country/Territory
Kenya
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
IUCN Members
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife ( Kenya )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
No
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
MOBILE EDUCATION UNITS
This is a key programme implemented in the period under review. The programme involves taking wildlife conservation education to over 80,000 school children annually. Equipped with a four-wheel vehicle, audio-visual equipment, power generator and education materials the WCK Mobile Education Officers reach out to schools in Kenya including those situated in far flung wilderness areas. Apart from the National Mobile Education Unit located at the Nairobi Head Quarters, WCK has 5 other Regional Mobile Education Units in Mombasa (for the coastal area), Kisumu (for Lake Victoria and Western area), Nakuru (for Rift valley), Kitui (for ASALs) and Meru (for Mountain ecosystem) offices.
This is a key programme implemented in the period under review. The programme involves taking wildlife conservation education to over 80,000 school children annually. Equipped with a four-wheel vehicle, audio-visual equipment, power generator and education materials the WCK Mobile Education Officers reach out to schools in Kenya including those situated in far flung wilderness areas. Apart from the National Mobile Education Unit located at the Nairobi Head Quarters, WCK has 5 other Regional Mobile Education Units in Mombasa (for the coastal area), Kisumu (for Lake Victoria and Western area), Nakuru (for Rift valley), Kitui (for ASALs) and Meru (for Mountain ecosystem) offices.
Status
On-going
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
PRODUCTION OF CONSERVATION EDUCATION MATERIALS
The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya produced a variety of wildlife education materials. WCK produces and distributes 3000 copies of the Komba conservation magazine to schools in Kenya quarterly every year. Komba is the oldest school conservation magazine in Kenya first produced as a newsletter in September 1969. The contents of the magazine are designed in a language that is palatable to the school youth standard. Nature Activity Guide Books, Conservation Posters, T-Shirts, Calendars and Badges are some of the other Education materials produced by WCK for schools.
The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya produced a variety of wildlife education materials. WCK produces and distributes 3000 copies of the Komba conservation magazine to schools in Kenya quarterly every year. Komba is the oldest school conservation magazine in Kenya first produced as a newsletter in September 1969. The contents of the magazine are designed in a language that is palatable to the school youth standard. Nature Activity Guide Books, Conservation Posters, T-Shirts, Calendars and Badges are some of the other Education materials produced by WCK for schools.
Status
On-going
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Funding was the main challenge. WCK entered into partnerships with partners who have been able to support the education and awareness activities
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
WCK managed to reach over 200,000 primary and secondary school students and teachers engaged in conservation activities such as tree planting and school greening activities. The level of awareness has increased.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Capacity-building
Description
Capacity building for teachers for multiplier effect
Future action / activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description
WCK intends to engage the students in handson practical activity that impact the environment positively
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member