Education + Healthcare
EDUCATION ……… 1... Schools... We built and handed over to the residents and the county gov’t, an eco-friendly nursery and full primary School at Ilgwe Eldome near the Milgis base, which is heavily directed towards conservation. We also built 4 eco-friendly nursery schools in Latakwen, Leiroyia, Noonchura and on Suruan (+ standard 1) at the top of the Ndoto Mountains... We help 4 small schools under the trees by substituting teachers’ wages, books and pens.
2… The trust employs a dynamic ambassador for the protection of wildlife and habitat who travels to the communities, and rather drab gov’t schools in our area, making conservation fun and interesting..
3... Education sponsor programme for the not so fortunate but clever boys and girls. Over 80 children have or are being supported through secondary schools from the area that the Milgis operates... Also over 30 students going to College and University around the country. Parents of these children reciprocate by helping the Trust in its conservation efforts. Many of these youngsters are coming back to the area as village admin, teachers etc and will continue the “Milgis” message ..
4.. Awareness.. We have a Eco film unit that travels throughout the area showing films on conservation and other issues and spend time discussing all with the communities. Where ever possible we pass conservation messages through murals drawn on the walls, or sign posts.
Suruan school
Secondary, college and Uni Students
Pre school under the trees
The healthcare infrastructure in this very remote area has improved immensely in the last 10 years, however many people with serious conditions do not know where or how to seek specialised medical care. Many of these people come to us, as we are a beacon in the area and we try to help them get the correct treatment. It is very difficult to talk conservation with someone who is in pain.
Medical Emergencies... Our extensive medical emergency programme has helped many people who suffer from a wide range of problems. Through generous support from far and wide, we are able to identify, refer or treat peoples ailments. People with health issues are often so desperate that they are pushed to poach or illegally harvest natural resources to fund treatment. Hence the importance of this programme from a conservation perspective.
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Below is a good example of how life-changing this programme is.
Arian was born with a very complicated condition. We were able to find her the required treatment, and after more than 10 long journeys to the other side of the country, she is now able to lead a normal life.
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Arian's Story
Before Treatment
Mid Treatment
After Treatment
What We Are Dealing With
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Eye Missions
In partnership with MEAK, the Trust has helped to restore sight to hundreds of people in the area. We have carried out cataract operations and dealt with the complications of trachoma which is a huge problem. To date we have done 5 eye missions together, and have provided training for the government nurse in Latakwen who can now diagnose and treat many eye complications.
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Main supporters of this programme
MEAK
Wanaduma
Lene Maria for rent vann
Andrew Prudnell - Bruce
​and many others over the years