Arabuko-Sokoke Schools and Eco-tourism Scheme - ASSETS

ASSETS is an community conservation project which focuses on the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek, internationally recognised for their biodiversity value. Both areas are severely under threat by unsustainable use and commercial activities. The project benefits nature conservation through addressing the root causes of threats to the forest and creek ecosystems, namely poverty and a lack of awareness of their value. The main focus of the programme was to realise changes in the attitudes of those living close to both these habitats by enabling them to benefit from income generating activities and motivate them to participate in their conservation. One of the ways in which this is realised is a system of bursaries for schoolchildren which are funded through tourism.

ASSETS is an community conservation project which focuses on the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek, internationally recognised for their biodiversity value. Both areas are severely under threat by unsustainable use and commercial activities. The project benefits nature conservation through addressing the root causes of threats to the forest and creek ecosystems, namely poverty and a lack of awareness of their value. The main focus of the programme was to realise changes in the attitudes of those living close to both these habitats by enabling them to benefit from income generating activities and motivate them to participate in their conservation. One of the ways in which this is realised is a system of bursaries for schoolchildren which are funded through tourism.