We secure coastal livelihoods through improvements and diversification while conserving marine ecosystems. #marineconservation #sustainablelivelihoods
Mombasa, Kenya
Joined January 2015
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At Mkwiro BMU, we listened—not to present, but to learn.
With @BlueVentures, we hosted representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway @noradno, to witness firsthand how NORAD-funded work transforms lives in Kwale.
Thank you for walking this journey with us. 🌊
A week of practical impact 🐝📷
30 bee farmers + 6 ToTs trained in hive prep across 3 villages in Majoreni, Kwale. With @giz_gmbh
and Kwale Livestock Dept, we also issued bee suits, smokers & hive tools.
#Beekeeping #Kwale #Livelihoods #BlueEconomy #PollinationMatter
What can you expect when 72 local eco-credit leaders from 30 groups come together?
✅New ideas✅ Honest convos✅ Real solutions.
Our annual eco-credit leadership forum helped leaders uncover shared challenges, co-create local solutions, and draft action plans.
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We trained 29 subcommittee members from 6 BMUs on Monitoring, Control & Surveillance (MCS) in Kwale County. This capacity building is critical in enhancing community-level enforcement. #CommunityLedConservation #BlueEconomy
👀 Watch the full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=GZboyqC2…
The long rains are here with us, and so is the opportunity to restore life. 🌧📷. We partnered with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS); Community Forest Associations (CFAs) to plant 8,200 mangrove seedlings across four villages to restore degraded sites.
#CommunityLedConservation
ALT Mangrove planting activity
The Kibuyuni Dagaa Project in Kwale County was featured on KTN!
This initiative seeks to strengthen the local economy while advancing sustainable fisheries and food security.
👀 Watch the full story here:
youtu.be/5q-tLV2IhGg?si=AFZm…
#DagaaValueChain #KTNFeature
Our initiative, the Dagaa Value Chain Development featured in The Standard!
Through this initiative, women like Elizabeth Luvuno are turning small fish into big opportunities.
standardmedia.co.ke/counties…
We are building coastal community resilience through business and leadership training. So far,
📌 98 Eco-credit members on trained business skills training.
📌 68 leaders from 15 BMUs trained on leadership and life skills.
#CoastalCommunities #FinancialLiteracy
@BlueVentures
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Our latest blog highlights how villages like Mwandamu, Majoreni, and Funzi Island are restoring mangrove forests. These efforts not only protect the coastline but also sustain local livelihoods.
📖 Read more: comred.or.ke/post/saving-the…
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With the support of GIZ, we successfully completed the 2nd phase of apiculture training, bringing together local bee farmers from Majoreni alongside key partners like @cordioea, @mikoko_pamoja , and the Livestock Department, Kwale County.
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What if marine conservation and financial support could work together? That’s precisely what our Eco-credit model is achieving!
Community-led financial support incentivizes communities to protect marine resources while improving their livelihoods. What are the results so far? 👇
ALT A simple guide to the establishment of an eco-credit group
Mwanatumu Makopo is a determined businesswoman who has built not one, but two thriving businesses—thanks to financial support from the Eco-credit! Her journey is a testament to the power of availing sustainable finance at the village level.
Read more: shorturl.at/fXhc6
In the quiet fishing community of Jimbo, Mwambwiza Tuweni stands out from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Despite losing his sight in 2023, Tuweni's passion & commitment to sustainable fishing and marine conservation remains unwavering.
Discover more...
#Climatechampion
Meet climate champions who are educating others about the rich marine biodiversity around them and promoting sustainable ways to harness, protect and reduce pressure on marine resources and discover how their approach is transforming lives.
Full video: youtu.be/-xCx6HYvLhI?si=sH4j…
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21Km on 21st September: Join the #WildlifeRangerChallenge!
We will be participating in this half marathon in support of the Munje Marine Rangers on the frontline of protecting 40 hectares of marine environments and ensuring the success of an octopus closure in their community.
Help us support their mission by raising funds to build a watch tower, operational base, and acquire essential patrol gear to keep their operations strong.
To donate & learn more about the rangers: wildlife.rangerchallenge.org…
#ForWildlifeRangers #TheRangerChallengeWorkout
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Exciting News!🎉
We have just published the @comred_ Mentorship Guide 2024 - your go-to resource for conducting effective community capacity building and mentoring for coastal and marine resource governance from the ground up!
The guide: lnkd.in/dxSmUhzM
Packed with practical tips, proven strategies, and inspiring stories from our work with Kenya's coastal communities, this guide is designed to supercharge your #conservation efforts; Whether you’re a seasoned community leader or just starting your conservation journey.
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This #WorldMangroveDay, we spotlight Rajab Bidu, a former fisherman turned apiculture professor. Together with his community, they are adopting a #Sustainable approach to protect #mangroves through production of #mangrovehoney
Read the blog: comred.or.ke/post/from-nets-…
Tides are changing in Kenya's South Coast as local communities are taking charge of #fisheriesmanagement through fish catch data collection, analysis & feedback, strengthening their role in #sustainablefisheries management.
Read this blog to discover how:comred.or.ke/post/fisher-com…
