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The MEU on the Move; Our Athletes to link with Schools in Conserving Wildlife

Category: Uncategorized | Date: Jun 07 2008 | By: wildlifeclubskenya

Our Mobile Education Unit Program is doing well. More schools are benefiting. The school children are enjoying the opportunity of learning and being involved in wildlife conservation.
School Kids & Wildlife
Some draw fine wildlife pictures and read the quarterly produced Komba magazine. Simple this instills positive perceptions in conservation, adds creativity and prepares them as future conservationists.

The Program Plan’s to Link Kenya’s Athletes and Schools in Wildlife Conservation Activities.
During the Central Rift valley visit in May 08, the Mobile Education Officer, Gabriel, had an opportunity to interact with one of the Kenya’s 1998-2002 professional athlete, Mr. Simion Biwot. He has participated in various World Athletics Championships and notably was the Course Record Holder of 1999 Monterey Half Marathon Championship and 2001 World Championship Silver Medalist in Edmond Canada.
According to him, pristine forests have played a vital role in the Kenyan’s athlete’s success. The forests offer good and moist training grounds as well as fresh air. Continued destruction of these areas is therefore a big set back for them today.
They appreciate the role played by the Wildlife Clubs of kenya’s Mobile Education Unit in Educative Kenyan School Children and involving them in wildlife conservation activities.
“I’m sure conservation will succeed if all Kenyans will understand how important natural resources are to their well being. As athletes and school children will play a major role if they are brought on board” Concluded Mr Biwot.

Linking our athletes to wildlife conservation activities would be the best way forward that will inspire many Kenyas to act on the conservation challenges faced today.

The Wildlife Clubs of Kenya’s Mobile Education Unit is a popular program in Kenyan schools. Its offered at a no cost to any school. Much gratitudes is to all wellwishers and orgnizations who have tirelessly supported this program. We kindly appeal for more material and financial help from interested individuals and organizations.

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