By Mary McCarthy | Project Development Officer
Two months ago, dozens of elephants began residing in the area of Sadhana Forest Kenya. Interestingly, they are a different herd than those who occasionally pass by. It is suspected that they have come from far away due to the devastating drought continuing to afflict East Africa. We are currently experiencing the third failed rainy season in a row and there is zero precipitation predicted for the foreseeable future. This drought has come only three years since the previous one, whereas historically, drought cycles were 5-7 years. These jeopardizing effects of climate change make our work far more challenging and prove how critical it is that we carry on towards the goal of long-term food security for Samburu.
We focus on fostering a balanced co-existence with our new (respectably hulking, but lovable) elephant neighbours, continue to deliver 18,000 litres of water daily to people, provide free phone charging and additional water through the taps at our center, and of course, plant and care for drought-resistant food-bearing trees.
We are so grateful to be able to provide essential, life-saving services during these crises. We couldn’t do it without your support; THANK YOU! A special shout out to everyone who donated on GivingTuesday! We are so grateful for your support. And thank you to GlobalGiving for the endless support, resources, and opportunities that help us do this work!
If you haven’t donated yet, but would still like to do so before the end of the year, right now is the perfect time to start a monthly recurring donation! If you set it up by December 17th 2021, your first donation will get matched at 200%! Please see the terms and conditions.
If you are interested in providing us feedback concerning our project, finding out more about our activities or areas of operation, or would like to volunteer with us, please email us at kenya@sadhanaforest.org. We also strongly encourage you to provide feedback at the end of this report.
Ashe Oleng! (“Thank you very much!” in Kisamburu)
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