Trees and Water for Masai in Kenya

Finally, it has rained in southern Kenya. After experiencing a 3 year drought, the Magadi area has finally received rain. However, the rain was only a temporary blessing. Within hours the water was completely dried up and the area turned back into a desert. Thus, the urgent need for reforestation to regenerate the soil in order to allow plants and trees to grow properly.

The local Masai cheered the rain and it was mere coincidence that we had a Global Giving supported, Peter Edwards, who travelled all the way from Washinton DC to Kenya to check out our tree planting program. He was impressed and we were thankful to have his presence, especially since the rain followed him to Kenya.

We have planted out 25,000 trees within the local community. Schools, clinics and local farmers have flocked to receive trees. We can already see the diffence Africa Conservation Trust is making in less than 6 months. In 6 months our trees stand over 10 feet tall. In 3 years they will be ready for harvesting, thus the local people will have energy security as they will have fuel to cook their meals.

Our 2 Masai women working full-time in the nursery have proven themselves more than capable of doing a man's work. Since it is unusual for men and women to work side by side in the community, it has been good news to hear that the women are not only capable, but are actually doing a better job than the men. We always knew the women could do an outstanding job. We hope in the near future to have a tree planting program exclusively for the women.

Thank you for your continued support. We at Africa Conservation Trust are grateful for the opportunity to change the lives of the people vulnerable to climate change in southern Kenya. Global Warming is devastating the region, but with your continued support we can help alleviate Climate Change, One Tree at a Time!