Tich Kouma Community Based Organization

THEME: CONSERVATION: ECO-TOURISM AND AGRO-FORESTRY : This project is a masterpiece in Kisumu city and it is situated in a serene environment on wetland that the group has effectively exploited to promote the objectives of the project. - Project overview Tich Kouma Community Based organization was registered on 5th July 2011 as a self-help group under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development. The project is situated in the heart of Kisumu city that is the third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa respectively. The site is situated behind Tom Mboya Labour College off Ring Road. The group members are residents of Nanga, Dunga, Kapuothe, Katuoro, Got Owak, Sigalagala, Kogello, Milimani that are villages within Winam Division of Kisumu East district, Nyanza province. OBJECTIVES OF THE GROUP To build a social and economic force taking advantage of the environment and best use of natural resources for sustainability Provide funds for conservation to preserve the biomas flora and fauna, culture and history, to set sustainable use of limits of the wetland and to protect natural attractions alongside the preservation of existing endemic species To empower members through income generating activities as adaptive to natural resources available at the project site To engage appropriate technology innovatively by wise use practices like conservation farming To build human capital through empowerment of the community by utilization of intellectual property rights-like making of conservation furniture through weaving of papyrus reed in the making process To engage in activities aimed at alleviating poverty, creating employment and engagement with equity Advocate for environmental restoration, conservation by showcasing the way forward through activities like tree planting, nursery, husbandry, farm management and related activities that can create micro climate for Kisumu city AGE: Volunteers have to be at least 18 years old to participate in the work camp. There is no upper age limit PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Agro forestry, eco-tourism and conservation activities as outlined in the objectives of the group TYPE OF WORK CAMP: ENVIRONMENT Volunteers will work for six hours daily from Monday to Friday. They will work together with the local community on the following activities: Manual work and Intercultural activities: Agro forestry Eco-tourism Conservation activities as outlined in the objectives of the group Home visits Cultural days for various nationalities Topical discussion with the local people