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Segera community

Community Integral to the Segera Mission

As a developing Long Run Destination, Segera enhances the livelihoods of its neighbours through provision of employment and income generating opportunities linked to conservation of the natural resource base, educational opportunities, and the support of cultural activities.

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Segera's Jirani na Mazingira Committees and Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy Team in a group photo

Segera’s Jirani na Mazingira Committees ‘Look and Learn’

Twenty eight members of the Segera Jirani na Mazingira committees went on a one day tour of the Kalama community conservancy within the Northern Rangelands Trust. Jirani na Mazingira – a Kiswahili term loosely translated as ‘neighbours and the environment’ – is a community initiative that was started by Segera Long Run Destination to rally its neighbours behind various conservation initiatives as well as to enhance community cohesion and dialogue. The ‘Look and Learn’ concept is one that encourages communities to learn from each other and borrow best practice. The aim of this trip was to find out about the Kalama community’s approach to natural resource management and wildlife conservation; as well as share lessons learnt and challenges faced in conservation.

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