More than 6,000 Taita Taveta students are beneficiaries of the KSh70 million Wildlife Works scholarship.
On Thursday, June 7, 6,695 students from six different educational institutions in Taita Taveta County officially received KSh70 million in bursary allocations.
Through a locational bursary subcommittee chosen by the community, students from high schools, colleges, and universities were chosen for the bursary program.
Students with impairments enrolled in primary schools inside the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project are also included in the selection.
The Mwatate, Mwachabo, Marungu, Kasigau, Mackinnon, and Sagalla areas are where the students are recruited from.
Governor Andrew Mwadime, who presided over the disbursement event in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, acknowledged the beneficial effects that the bursary monies will have on the education and future prospects of the local kids while also expressing his gratitude for Wildlife Works’ contribution.
The futures of our pupils are greatly shaped by their education, especially in our county where there aren’t many different industries. It gives them the ability to extend their perspectives and investigate career options outside of our neighborhood after they graduate from college,” he said.
Joseph Mwakima, the people Relations Officer at Wildlife Works, emphasized the importance of the collaborative efforts of many stakeholders, particularly the local people, in maintaining the surrounding forest ecosystem.
He noted that all local students have access to scholarships that support their pursuit of high-quality education due of coordinated conservation measures.
“This support highlights the positive outcomes of conservation efforts on the entire community, in addition to the students,” Mwakima continued. Since 2012, 43,837 students have benefited from school bursaries under the educational investment program, totaling more than KSh273 million in total funds granted.
As part of the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project, trees and wildlife are protected, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of carbon credits is donated to educational bursaries after consulting with the local community.
These grants, which Wildlife Works has been giving out, help academically talented and economically underprivileged kids who can’t afford their tuition so they may stay in school.
The communities of Kasigau determine their own priorities for using carbon revenue through an innovative model of community governance.
This leads to ongoing investments in health, water infrastructure, school infrastructure, and other programs that enhance the community’s economy, health, and overall well-being. Scholarships for children are also supported.
More than 6,000 Taita Taveta students are beneficiaries of the KSh70 million Wildlife Works scholarship.
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