Arabosokoke Forest Research Institute

  Kenya

• Other Cities in Kenya: 
Rural

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: January - December

Description: Arabosokoke forest, hosts the forest research institute offices and some other environmental conservation NGOS.The forest covers is 400km2 and surrounded by over 600 community groups. The forest is a habitat of some endagered bird species like the sokoke scolp owl.

At the forest you shall learn about the different types of forests around the coastal belt mainly the mangroove forest, mixed forest , branchystegia woodland and the cynometra thicket. You will also learn more about the value of different tree species and the some other mordern uses of trees that include the eucalyptus tree plantation using bio technology to supply the main electricity distribution company.

Highlights: In the past the communities around the forest used to use the forest resources in ways that were not self sustaining, hence destroying the Eco-system, so the forest came up with a number of projects that were initiated by conservation groups to preserve the forest like the aloe-vera farming, beekeping among others.

Qualifications: The program is open to anyone who has an interest in environmental conservation methods, or is taking environmental studies or any other study relating to this field. The applicant should be fluent in written and spoken english.

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Cost in US$: 780 Dollars

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3-20

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Touch Africa International's Mission Statement: To empower orphans and vulnerable children with quality knowledge to enable them contribute positively towards our national development. To provide shelter, care and education to our children. Revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Our goal is to train people to be effective business entrepreneurs, community leaders and global citizens through organizing of community work camps, internships, volunteer programs, community development projects and educational tours which focus on Four key issues of our work foundation namely Reducing poverty; Increasing global cooperation; Sustainable development; equality & social justice; Environmental conservation and protection; we believe in giving everyone a chance to contribute to a better society by organizing affordable programs as listed above and we ensure that they are interactive ,enjoyable ,educative and most of all life changing in short meeting real people in the real world to bring a real change in peoples lives.

Year Founded: 2005