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MATAPATO ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE ALLIANCE
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profile · synthesized from sources

RAMAT Wildlife Society is a community-based organization registered in Kenya in 2022 to support conservancies in Central Kajiado, particularly within the Matapato Rangelands. It works to reduce human-wildlife conflict, restore ecosystems, and promote coexistence by strengthening community conservancies, protecting migratory routes, and creating economic opportunities. The organization operates across 3,200 sq km at the periphery of the Amboseli National Park ecosystem and along the Kenya-Tanzania border.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Beekeeping and Tree Planting
Runs beekeeping and tree planting initiatives at schools within conservancies to support livelihoods and restore ecosystems
Community Conservancy Mobilization
Supports the formation and registration of community conservancies in Central Kajiado, resulting in 10 conservancies established across 170,000 acres
Community Wildlife Ambassadors
Employs local community members as wildlife ambassadors to promote coexistence and conservation awareness
Predator-Proof Solar Lighting
Installed solar-powered predator-proof lights in 48 homesteads to reduce livestock predation and human-wildlife conflict
School Support and Wildlife Clubs
Provides school meal support during droughts and establishes wildlife clubs in schools to promote conservation education
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community-Led Ecosystem Conservation 4 activities
    • Community-based conservation programs
      Implements more than six conservation and community support programs across a landscape of over 3,200 square kilometers in Central Kajiado, working with more than 10 conservancies.
    • Employment of community wildlife ambassadors
      Employed community wildlife ambassadors to support conservation efforts across the Matapato Rangelands.
    • Formation and registration of community conservancies
      Supported the mobilization, formation, and registration of 10 community conservancies in Central Kajiado, covering between 170,000 and 190,000 acres (approximately 3,200 sq km) within the Matapato Rangelands adjacent to the Amboseli National Park Ecosystem.
    • Strengthening conservancy governance and leadership
      Conducted governance training for conservancy leaders and established institutional capacity across more than 10 conservancies in Central Kajiado, supported by partners including KWCA.
  • Solar-Powered Infrastructure Installation 1 activity
    • Community livelihood and safety interventions
      Installed predator-proof solar lights in 48 homesteads to protect livestock and provided lunch support to children in six schools during the 2022 drought.
  • Field-Based Community Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operational support for conservancies
      Maintains six branch offices in Central Kajiado to support regional operations and delivers funding for community scout salaries in Kikesen, Noosikitok, and Lorbetera Conservancies through support from the Embassy of France.
  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
    • School-based environmental and income-generating projects
      Implemented a beekeeping project at Nairrabala Primary School, established Wildlife Clubs in schools within the Kikesen River Conservancy, and conducted tree planting projects in schools located within conservancies.
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Conservancies in Central Kajiado Coalition — RAMAT Wildlife Society is a representative body formed by and for conservancies in Central Kajiado.
  • Embassy of France Funder — First supporter that provided funds to pay salaries for community scouts in Kikesen, Noosikitok, and Lorbetera Conservancies.
  • KWCA Partner — Collaborated on mapping of conservancies in Central Kajiado.
  • KWCA Partner — Collaborated on mapping of conservancies.
  • Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association Partner — Provided support during the COVID19 pandemic by paying scout salaries, conducting governance training, and mapping 10 conservancies in the region.
  • MATAPATO ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE ALLIANCE Partner — Collaborates with RAMAT Wildlife Society in the conservation and management of the Matapato Rangelands.
  • Wildlife Direct Partner — Facilitated support through filmmaker Dr. Paula Kahumbu, leading to funding from the Embassy of France.