WHO WE ARE
Eco Jipe Program was established after the completion of the Excelerator Program through CoalitionWILD in a Collaborative Conservation Agreement (CCA) with the WILD Foundation and Zacharia Mutinda to address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable alternative livelihoods around lake Jipe, Kenya.
Our team of environmentalists, researchers, and community leaders strives to enhance education, implement sustainable practices, and support alternative livelihoods, fostering a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.
- Educational Workshops and Training
- Sustainable Fishery Management
- Alternative Livelihood Programs
- Human-Wildlife Coexistence
- Advocacy and Community Engagement
- Research and Publications
Human-wildlife coexistence
WHAT WE DO
Educational Workshops and Training
Regular sessions focused on environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and alternative livelihoods, equipping community members with essential knowledge, tools and skills.
Sustainable Fishery Management
Our Jipe Tilapia Conservation Project protects the critically endangered Jipe Tilapia through sustainable fishing practices, regulation, and conservation of aquatic ecosystems.
Alternative Livelihood Programs
We promote permaculture, briquette production, and beekeeping to reduce pressure on natural resources and provide economic opportunities, helping diversify income sources for women and youth Self Help Groups.
Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Implementing innovative solutions like chilli blocks and barriers to reduce crop raids, ensuring the safety of both humans and elephants and promoting coexistence.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Engaging with local communities, stakeholders, and government bodies to advocate for policies and practices that support environmental conservation and sustainable development.
Research and Publications
Conducting and sharing research on environmental and conservation topics to inform and inspire action within the wider conservation community.
support our work by donation and visiting
Your support is vital to our conservation efforts. Donations help us conduct educational workshops, implement sustainable practices, support alternative livelihoods, and protect endangered species. Get in touch with us via info@ecojipeprogram.org
Eco-Jipe Team
Cynthia Kanana
Serves as the Director of Conservation Education Implementation and leads social science initiatives at the Eco-Jipe Program.
Elvis Ogot
Elvis is the Climate Change Adaptation Project Lead, responsible for guiding initiatives that help the Jipe community adjust to the impacts of climate change
Albright Aseyo
She is the Director of Education, responsible for developing conservation education content aligned with Kenya’s recently adopted Competency-Based Curriculum
Zacharia Muteti
Zak is the Program Lead and Manager, doubling as the Director of Research, Program Strategist, and Fundraiser
Alphonse Maira
Acts as the Community Liaison Officer and is key in elephant monitoring and conflict surveillance
Dennis Mulinge
Serves as the Director of Finance and leads Monitoring and Evaluation at Eco-Jipe
