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...

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.

Nature Child Reunion – 10th Anniversary

The 10th anniversary even of our Nature Child Reunion initiative was held recently in Victoria, BC.  Richard Louv who participated in our initial events back in 2007 and 2009 was the keynote speaker and Lieutenant Governor of BC, The Honourable Judith Guichon, also...

Arrived in Tanzania

Our two Coop students from the University of Victoria, Alex Papp [left] and Justine Cowitz [left centre], have now arrived in Dar es Salaam and met up with our volunteers Penina Mairo [right centre] and Vaileth Mashauri [right].  There are logistics to work out but...