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WCC 2020 Res 062 - Activity Report

Submitted by MaryMargaret.OTIENO on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 17:29
General Information
Role of children and youth in nature conservation
IUCN Constituent: 
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
Africa
Country/Territory: 
Kenya
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife / Kenya
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025 (CEC)
IUCN Secretariat: 
No
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessMOBILE 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. On-going
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessPRODUCTION 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. On-going
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.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
Funding was the main challenge. WCK entered into partnerships with partners who have been able to support the education and awareness activities
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Capacity-buildingCapacity building for teachers for multiplier effect
Scientific/technical activitiesWCK intends to engage the students in handson practical activity that impact the environment positively