Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara

Happy World Ranger Day 2024🥳🦁🐯🐗🎊
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of wildlife conservation.
This year's theme is '30 by 30', which is based on the 2022 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), where it was agreed that 30% of the planet is effectively conserved and managed by year 2030.
At Maasai Mara, we are proud to support and work alongside wildlife game rangers. Together we have made significant strides in conservation efforts.
Educating & empowering the community on wildlife conservation, construction of water points that provide water for wildlife and community, plastic pollution control among other initiatives.
Join us in celebrating Wildlife Game Rangers and our shared efforts to create a sustainable and resilient future for all.
Happy 🎊🦁🌍

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Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai once said that when we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and hope.
Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara champions for a greener environment knowing that planting trees is a way of leaving a legacy for future generations.
Children who plant trees🌱 today will enjoy their shade and fruits tomorrow.
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Some fun facts about Rhinos
Male Rhinos are called Bulls and female rhinos are called Cows. Their young ones are called calves.
A group of rhinos is called a crash.
Today we are crushing on the Rhinos 🥳
has its operations around the Maasai Mara OlChorro Rhino Sanctuary that is home to two Southern white rhinos and we ensure that these rare species graze in a clean and plastic free environment through various initiatives.

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Happy new month!
July is a special month. We will be celebrating the World Nature Conservation Day and World Ranger Day🥳 Stay tuned for more updates throughout the month.
recognizes that a healthy environment is the foundation of a stable and productive society and crucial for future generations. Our key mandate is to protect and conserve our natural environment and this month, we are committed to enhancing our efforts.
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Exciting News! 🎉
Over the weekend, supported the GIVE family in Kuresoi South Constituency by donating sets of football uniforms and 8 footballs from the UEFA Foundation for children. These were distributed among the primary and secondary schools, as well as the Arorwet community football team.
The event, which brought together students, teachers, parents, and both County and National government representatives, also saw the planting of over 4,000 assorted exotic and fruit tree seedlings in Kuresoi South Constituency.
uses football to raise awareness in the community about the importance of natural environment conservation.

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UEFA Foundation for Children

It's World Environment Day! 🌍 The 2024 theme is "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," focusing on revitalizing healthy land, preventing desert expansion, and addressing water shortages. At , managing water shortages and ensuring access to water are top priorities. We continue our efforts through various initiatives, including digging water pans for wildlife and constructing water points for both humans and domestic animals around the Mara conservancies.

It's International Plastic Free Day!🥳
Did you know that over 380million tons of plastic are produced every year and that half of all plastic produced is single use and only 9% of it gets recycled?
The rest ends up littering the communities, landfills and oceans.
When wild and domestic animals swallow plastic,it makes the animals eat less, obtain less energy, weaken and may even lead to death. Larger pieces of plastic can also block their gastrointestinal tract so that the plastic can no longer be excreted!Water4Wildlife joins the rest of the world in celebrating this day and we say 'No' to single use plastics as we continue to educate and conserve the natural environment with the communities within the wildlife Maasai Mara ecosystem

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Eco bins play a crucial role in promoting environmental conservation and cleanliness in schools and communities in the wildlife conservancy areas.
Eco bins have encouraged proper waste management which has in turn reduced the chances of wildlife and domestic animals around the Maasai Mara getting entangled and ingesting waste, which in most cases leads to death.
It has also created a greater sense of environmental responsibility.

Slum Dwellers International - SDI.
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The torrential rains in Kenya since March have led to devastating floods, posing significant threats to wildlife. These floods can wash away very young animals and nests, and they can also bring a range of health problems, including food shortages and increased risk of infection and disease. At ,we prioritize the protection of wild animals and their habitats through proper waste management to prevent washing down of plastic waste into the nearby rivers and their environs.
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During the one-month school break, organized engaging activities for children in the Maasai Mara ecosystem villages. The children enjoyed playing football and also participated in educational sessions that highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation and protecting the natural environment. This initiative aims to empower the children to become champions and agents of change in their schools, advocating for wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

UEFA Foundation for Children
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We play football with children and learn about wildlife and environmental conservation in the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies. Under our Football for Conservation Initiatives, we have the following 5 Programs:

1. Football4Wildlife - Kick the Ball, Save our Wildlife.
2. Football4Environment - Kick the Ball, Keep our Nature Clean.
3. Football4Trees - Kick a Ball, Plant a Tree.
4. StreetFootball4Children - Kick a Ball, Tell Your Story.

Which of our programs above do you want to learn more from us?

On Monday, 22nd April 2024, the world celebrated Earth's Day. This is an annual event to bring awareness to environmental causes, educate others on the importance of creating a more sustainable planet, encourage advocacy, and work to conserve the planet's biodiversity. This year's global theme, Planet vs. Plastic, resonates with our work to address environmental pollution in the Maasai Mara wildlife ecosystem.

Waste management infrastructure is underdeveloped, and this is witnessed through plastic pollution caused by leakages of domestic waste into the natural environment during heavy rains and extreme windy conditions. This increases the likelihood of floating plastic contamination discharged into nearby rivers, e.g., Mara and Talek rivers. The litter is also dispersed into the surrounding environment.

Not only does this give rise to open pollution, but it also causes serious injuries to animals and even results in death from choking or entanglement. We are working to address this issue! Together with our partners, we are finding effective solutions, including the construction of eco bins for proper waste disposal - creating a clean, healthy environment for our precious wildlife in their habitats.

The UEFA Foundation for Children has long been a supporter of initiatives and programs benefiting children in challenging circumstances. Collaborating with various partners, they have developed projects across Europe and beyond. Water4Wildlife's program is a beneficiary of its support and has recently received football kits from the UEFA Foundation for Children🥳. These kits will be used to continue the program, benefiting children in villages within the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

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Now that schools have closed for the holidays here in the Maasai Mara ecosystem villages, we are taking the great opportunity to engage in with the children living in these wildlife conservancy areas, courtesy of the UEFA Foundation for Children who donated football kits to us. It's time to play ⚽, bond over football, and learn about wildlife conservation!

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A Southern White Rhino grazing peacefully next to the eco bin at Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary built through the collaboration between SDI Kenya and Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara. Let's ensure our rhinos continue to thrive in their natural habitat by supporting initiatives like this!

Slum Dwellers International - SDI.
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A Southern Rhino grazing peacefully at the eco bin at Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary A Southern Rhino grazing peacefully next to the eco bin at Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary built through the collaboration between SDI Kenya and Water4Wildlife Let'...

🦏🍃 Exciting News from Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary! 🍃🦏

Witness the beauty of nature in action! 🌿 Two majestic Southern Rhinos have been spotted grazing peacefully next to the eco bin at Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary. Thanks to the collaboration between SDI Kenya and Water4Wildlife, proper waste disposal is now a reality, creating a clean and healthy environment for our precious wildlife habitat! 🌍💚

Let's ensure our rhino friends continue to thrive in their natural habitat by supporting initiatives like this! 🙌 🌟

Wildlife Slum Dwellers International - SDI.

🌍🦓 Celebrating for 🏆⚽
In the Maasai Mara ecosystem, football unites the children for 🌿🐘
Using the game, we educate children on preserving our natural environment for wildlife and it's habitats🌳🦒🐃🦁🦏🐘🦛🦓🐆
They dribble past challenges to protect Maasai Mara's wildlife species ⚽🌟
Let's cheer for these champions creating a brighter future for wildlife and the natural environment 🌍

UEFA Foundation for Children
Lemurt Wildlife

Witness the abundant flow of water at the water filter point, providing sufficient water for the community's needs! The children now have easy access to water, thanks to the TCR Group which made this possible through their partnership with Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara at Ilkimatare Primary School in the Maasai Mara ecosystem!

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TCR Group

The pictures show the "before" images of the dug-out pit previously used for waste disposal and the "after" picture of the newly constructed eco bin at Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary. What a remarkable transformation to safeguard the natural environment for wildlife and its habitat!

Slum Dwellers International - SDI.
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Exciting news! parterned with Kenya (Slum Dwellers International - SDI.) to build an Eco-bin at the Olchorro Rhino Sanctuary in the Masai Mara ecosystem. Poor waste disposal poses severe risks to wildlife, including ingestion, entanglement, and ultimately death. The new bin aims to promote proper waste disposal, raise awareness about waste management and highlight the significance of environmental conservation for ecosystem and wildlife health.
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Slum Dwellers International - SDI.

At Water4wildlife we teach children about their natural world using football.Most loving fun way to have their attention.
UEFA Foundation for Children
Maasai Mara Lemek Landowners Conservancy Limited
Enarau Conservancy
Sport for Social Change Network Africa - SSCNA

"Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara's Initiatives to Combat Environmental Pollution in the Maasai Mara"

Environmental pollution is wreaking havoc on the delicate ecosystems of the Maasai Mara, taking a toll on both wildlife and livestock. Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara understands the urgent need for action and is committed to making a difference. That's why we are taking proactive measures to address this pressing issue. We are dedicated to educating our children from a young age, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment and the responsibility to collect litter that could harm our water bodies and conservation areas. By nurturing a sense of environmental stewardship in our youth and children, we are working towards a brighter and more sustainable future for the Maasai Mara, where our wildlife thrives, and our community's well-being is safeguarded.

Make Conservation an activity for children and it will become a way of life.
UEFA Foundation for Children

''Using Football as a Tool for Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Education''
UEFA Foundation for Children &Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara's mission is to use the power of football to ignite a passion for wildlife conservation among our future generations, both inside and outside the classroom.
Football isn't just a game; it's a way of instilling a culture of passion, teamwork, and dedication. Through this partnership, we aim to ignite a spark of wildlife conservation in the hearts of young minds. By merging the exhilaration of football with the wonder of nature, we hope to inspire a generation that's not only passionate about scoring goals but also about preserving the incredible biodiversity our ecosystems have to offer.

Embracing the Circle of Life: Water4Wildlife in Maasai Mara

Water, as we all know, is the elixir of life. And when it comes to our magnificent creatures in the Maasai Mara, it's no different. The Water4Wildlife Maasai Mara initiative is all about creating a harmonious balance between the needs of both the wildlife and the local communities, ensuring that everyone thrives together.
The program focuses on constructing, excavating, and maintaining vital water sources like water pans, boreholes, and water troughs. These water sources play a crucial role in supporting the health, well-being, and survival of our beloved wildlife.