Tanzania Maasai Visit Canada
The Kesho Trust, in partnership with the University of Victoria [UVic], secured a Connections Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada [SSHRC]. The grant enabled the long-planned tour by representatives of the Enguserosambu Forest Trust...
Maasai Visit Canada
We have just completed the Connections study tour involving three representatives from the Enguserosambu Forest Trust – Mark Talash, Nalaimuta Makeseni and Samwel Nangiria. Our Maasai guests arrived in Canada on April 28th. The first week was spent on Vancouver Island...
Information Night – Study Tour 2019
Here is an event where you can learn more about our 2019 Study Tour. Our tour agent in Canada, Alison Hastings [TierOne Travel], is hosting an information night about our upcoming tour in Victoria, BC in February. If you are in the area be sure and take advantage of...
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...
Good Hope Update 2018
As usual it is great to get Rosemary's updates on all the activity at Good Hope after she makes her annual trek to Tanzania! Unfortunately this one missed our Christmas newsletter but it available here and on our website. Good Hope Update December 2018 Website link...
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...
PECC story posted with CCRN
Our community story for the Saadani area has now been posted on the CCRN website. Similar stories highlighting the work of researchers and local organizations in the various study areas of the network from around the world are posted there. Fostering Long Term...
PECC review article
Director Bruce Downie has published an article in the IUCN journal Policy Matters which reviews our PECC case study. Follow the link below to the journal. His articel is Chapter 7 - pages 66-80. Policy Matters - Issue 20; September 2016