The Green Belt Movement
We are a keen supporters of the Green Belt Movement, an NGO headed by Africa’s first woman Nobel prize winner Wangari Maathai. The organization is responsible for tree planting and forest conservation. greenbeltmovement.org
Kenya Red Cross
When Kenya experienced an outbreak of post election violence Diwaka Safaris employees filled a van load of clothing and food for distribution with the help of Kenya Red Cross at one of the temporary camps set up for them. kenyaredcross.org/
Hosanna Children’s Home
Hosanna Children’s home is a children’s home located just outside Nairobi (just 20kms from Nairobi) and host destitute children some who have been rescued from the street life while others have been abandoned by their families and others are orphans. heartsforchange.ca/
Motherly Care Children’s Home
Motherly Care Children’s Home (MCCH) is a non profit organization dedicated to providing a loving home to the many orphaned children in Kenya. They strive to rescue children who have been displaced, abandoned or orphaned as a result of HIV/Aids or physical or sexual abuse.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a non-profit organization well known for rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants who get harmed by humans or lost their mums in the wild. After a successful care and getting well, they are released back to the wild. The organization actively takes part in conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife including anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need. sheldrickwildlifetrust.org