Our projects

In the heart of Kenya, the Tsavo region is home to a diverse community that relies on sustainable and reliable food supplies to thrive. As we continue to face challenges such as climate change, population growth, and economic fluctuations, it is essential to prioritize the availability and accessibility of nutritious food for everyone in Tsavo. When things get really bad and the drought bites, SAWCT with the help of community elders and priests make a list of the neediest families and then carry out a food drive to help them. Friends and family came together and donated either money or in kind to the Trust in a food drive, this initiative aimed to provide essential nourishment to families facing hardship. In total we regularly feed approximately 500 families. One hamper consisted of 4 packets of maize flour 1 packet of wheat flour 2 kgs sugar 2 kgs lentils 3 kgs rice 3 kgs red beans 1 liter cooking oil 500 gms tea leaves 500 gms salt 500 gms stock cubes 500 gms soap 1 liter drinking water In addition to this, every 2 weeks there a few selected families receive some ration which includes fruit and vegetables, milk and some dry goods as they have no means to make ends meet. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in the lives of our neighbors. Together, we can build a brighter, more resilient Tsavo, where everyone has access to the nourishment they need to thrive. Join us in this vital mission and help make a positive impact on the lives of our fellow community members. Together, we can make a difference.

Water is essential for Kenya’s diverse wildlife, from elephants and lions to birds and smaller species. However, climate change, deforestation, and human activity have led to water shortages and dried up waterholes, threatening both animals and their habitats. Conservation efforts, such as building water pans, protecting wetlands, and promoting sustainable water use, are crucial to ensuring wildlife survival. By supporting these initiatives, we can help maintain Kenya’s rich biodiversity and safeguard its iconic species for future generations. In tsavo for example we refill waterholes on a daily basis, twice a day in order to keep the wildlife happy and healthy but also to stop elephants wandering through community land and farms in search of water, which is a recipe for disaster in human wildlife conflict. In 2024 we delivered 6,423,500 million liters of water for the wildlife.

In Kenya primary school education is compulsory and “theoretically” free. Secondary education on the other hand is relatively expensive and not compulsory. This unfortunately leaves a cross section of very bright students with exceptional grades but no opportunity to go any further in their education. At SAWCT we work closely with the primary school headmasters, the chiefs, the village elders and the priest to carefully handpick individual children from the very poorest families in our community but with the highest grades. We do a home visit to each of these families and respectfully request the family and communities blessing to take these kids further, of which we have never been turned down but rather received with great joy and open arms. When we take such a child, we cover all their costs from uniforms to bedding, etc. as well of course school fees (all but a few attend boarding school). The trust currently has 88 children in secondary education and 9 in universities and a number in vocational training.

So far we have taken 6 ladies from the local communities around the lodges, who again are not great with their academics but for more practical (2 from Tana River Delta, 2 from Tsavo and 2 from Masai Mara). We start by taking the ladies to tailoring school anywhere from 1.5 years to 2 years (depending on how quickly they pick up). After graduation they spend some time with Nikita learning the basics of business eg cash flow, profit, stock, tax etc. At this stage we buy them special sewing machines from India (manual pedal operated due to no electricity). Thereafter, they set up their own micro-business making clothes and other items within the community. These businesses are also supported by the lodges with making cushion covers, uniforms etc.