WWCLA PROGRAMS

What We Do

Community-driven programs protecting wildlife, empowering communities, and strengthening resilience across Wajir County.

1. Community-Led Conservation

At WWCLA, we believe that the key to sustainable conservation lies in the active involvement and leadership of local communities. Through a variety of training programs and workshops, we empower community members to become stewards of their own land, transforming them into conservation champions with the skills and knowledge needed to protect their environment.

Our training programs cover wildlife monitoring, where participants learn how to track and observe key species in their natural habitats, and anti-poaching tactics, equipping community members with the tools to prevent illegal wildlife activities. We also offer community outreach and awareness training, encouraging a culture of conservation that is led by the community and supported by WWCLA.

In addition to skills development, WWCLA supports the formation of community conservation committees. These committees play a crucial role in decision-making, helping to shape conservation policies that reflect local needs and values.

Giraffes under an acacia tree representing community-led conservation

2. Livelihood and Community Empowerment

One of WWCLA’s primary objectives is to address poverty through the promotion of sustainable economic activities that benefit both people and nature. We support community members in developing eco-tourism initiatives, such as guided wildlife tours, cultural experiences, and nature-based activities that attract visitors to the area.

By turning Wajir’s natural beauty and cultural heritage into an asset, these initiatives provide locals with a sustainable income while fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the environment. WWCLA also provides support for small business ventures that align with conservation goals.

We work closely with women’s groups in areas like Diif, where members craft traditional jewelry and unique handicrafts that can be sold to visitors and tourists. These initiatives create income while preserving local crafts and traditions. Additionally, we support sustainable farming, beekeeping, and other environmentally friendly ventures.

Honey, basket, aloe and oryx showing sustainable livelihoods

3. Education and Awareness

WWCLA believes that real, lasting change starts with the next generation. To instill a conservation mindset in Wajir’s youth, we have developed a series of education programs aimed at building awareness and fostering a deep connection to the environment.

Our programs operate in partnership with local schools, where we organize activities like wildlife education days, field trips to conservancies, and workshops on water conservation. Through hands-on learning, students gain a better understanding of the importance of protecting their natural surroundings and develop a personal commitment to conservation.

In addition to school-based programs, WWCLA organizes youth leadership programs, tree planting, soil conservation activities and broader awareness campaigns that include talks, radio programs, and conservation festivals.

Certificate of Registration of Community Based Organization issued to WWCLA's Remote Digital Educational Outreach Programme (RDEOP) — This certificate confirms WWCLA's Remote Digital Educational Outreach Programme (RDEOP) is officially registered as a Community Based Organization (CBO) with Kenya's Department of Social Development.

4. Climate Action

As Wajir County faces increasingly severe impacts from climate change, WWCLA is dedicated to helping communities and wildlife adapt to these changes. Our climate action initiatives are designed to improve resilience to extreme weather, including prolonged droughts and the scarcity of water resources.

We implement rainwater harvesting projects, allowing communities to collect and store rainwater for times of need. These systems help ensure a steady water supply for both people and livestock, reducing the impact of drought on everyday life.

WWCLA is also actively involved in reforestation and afforestation efforts, working with communities to plant indigenous trees that are well-suited to the region’s semi-arid conditions. We also promote sustainable grazing practices, habitat restoration and drought resilience.

Rainwater harvesting tank and dryland plants showing climate action

Our Work in Real Field Moments

See the conservation landscape through actual field moments.

Wajir-Garissa Field Journey

A real field video showing the landscape and wildlife presence that guide conservation work.

WWCLA field visit assessing drought impact on wildlife

WWCLA CEO walking through a dryland conservancy landscape with giraffes nearby

Drought Impact Assessment

WWCLA field leadership assessing how drought affects wildlife and shared landscapes.

Giraffe standing in Wajir dryland habitat during a field visit

Giraffe feeding under acacia trees in Wajir landscape

Field team documenting a giraffe from a safe distance

Giraffe photographed from a vehicle during field observation

Giraffe Habitat Observation

Giraffe sightings help document habitat use and movement, recorded safely from a responsible distance to protect people and wildlife alike.

Colorful bird photographed in the Wajir conservation landscape

Small colorful bird standing on the ground in a field setting

Close-up of a colorful bird from the Wajir landscape

Beautiful Birds in Our Landscape

Birdlife adds to the biodiversity value of the Wajir conservation landscape.

Bird perched on a vehicle mirror during a field encounter

Bird perched on a vehicle mirror with field landscape in the background

Bird perched on a vehicle mirror viewed from inside the car

Bird perched by a vehicle mirror during a conservation field visit

Every Sighting Counts

Even small encounters along community routes help tell the full story of wildlife and biodiversity, showing why conservation awareness matters beyond major species.

Bird perched near a vehicle window during a field journey

Bird on a vehicle mirror with landscape behind it

Bird facing the field camera from a vehicle mirror

Bird Encounters on Route

Roadside moments show how biodiversity appears throughout everyday field movement.