milgis trust 2010
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CONTA CT MILGIS TRUST FOLLO W OUR BLO G ENDANGERED DEFORESTATION POPULATION VETERINARY EDUCATION LIVESTOCK EROSION WATER www.milgistrust.wildlifedirect.org WILDLIFETRANSCRIPT
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MILGIS TRUST
W A T E R
W I L D L I F E
E D U C A T I O N
V E T E R I N A R Y
L I V E S T O C K
E R O S I O N
E N D A N G E R E D
P O P U L A T I O N
D E F O R E S T A T I O N
THE MILGIS NEEDS
YOUR SUPPORT
Kenya
CONTACT MILGIS TRUST MILGIS TRUST
PO BOX 93, Naro Moru,
10105, Kenya
www.milgistrustkenya.com
FOLLOW OUR BLOG
www.milgistrust.wildlifedirect.org
O U R P R O J E C T S
• OPERATIONS & SCOUTS
• DRINKING WATER PROJECTS
• WILDLIFE RESCUES & PROJECTS
• LTUROTO’S & KISIMA PROJECTS
• VETERINARY PROJECTS
• HABITAT MANAGEMENT & EROSION
PROJECTS
• ECO-SCREEN COMMUNITY
AWARENESS PROJECTS
• FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS
• WOMEN’S ART & CRAFT PROJECTS
• SCHOOL PROJECTS
• EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS
The Milgis Trust was born on a remote hill* * I N T HE DE P T H S O F N O R T HE R N K E NY A O V E R F I V E Y E A RS A G O A N D IS A T R UE G RA S S R OO TS C O N S E RV A TI O N O R GA NIS A T I O N.
Set up in order to provide security to the people,
wildlife and habitats of this ecosystem the Trust exists
to address the many threats facing its future before it
is too late.
Named after the mighty Milgis Lugga; a huge seasonal
river that winds its way between the Matthews Range
and Ndoto Mountains, the Trust protects nearly
8,000sq km of fiercely beautiful land from semi-arid
desert, dramatic mountains to awesome luggas.
Working in a land that has not been touched by modern
civilisation the Trust works gently with the ancient Tribes
of the Samburu and Rendille people and respects their
culture and tribal beliefs whilst working with them in
protecting their fragile ecosystem.
The Trust needs your support to be truly sustainable
and provide the security needed not only for the people
but for the beautiful, rare and endangered wildlife that
lives in the Milgis ecosystem.
conserving the wildlife, habitat and the pastoral people’s way of life8.
ALL OF OUR PROJECTS ARE FORMED TO REBALANCE THIS FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM WHILST IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS AND PRESERVING A RICH CULTURE AND OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENT.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Milgis Trust believes conservation begins at the
heart...
Any real solution has to begin with a change in attitude...
A fundamentally different view of our status in the world
not as a dominant consumer...
But an interdependent partner with all aspects of the
ecosystem.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Samburu and the Rendille people have lived in
harmony with nature for many hundreds of years.
However, with the rapid increase in population and
subsequently in the numbers of livestock, the demand
for natural resources has understandably grown at the
same rate.
This beautiful land is no longer sustainable and the
people, wildlife and their habitats are suffering.
CORE OPERATIONS
There are five distinct areas to our core operations:
1. The Milgis Trust Radio Hill; this is where our two radio
operators live and work manning the radio waves and
coordinating activities.
4. Awareness meetings & Campaigns; the Trust holds several
monthly and quarterly meetings with the Scouts, the Community
Conservation Committee as well as regularly integrating the
surrounding communities by holding village meetings.
5. Contingency Operations; every day the Trust receives emergency
calls and visitors; be it for illness, wildlife emergencies, poaching,
deforestation or fires. We always need to have the resources
available to be able to deal with the situation quickly and effectively.
2. Our 22 Scouts and local Manager; each of
whom works full time in their allocated
conservation range equipped with radio,
GPS and binoculars; patrolling on foot, they
create monthly records and reports on
communities, livestock, wildlife and land
degradation, whilst actively promoting and
conserving the areas they patrol.
3. Project Coordination; the Trust always has
a conservation project on the go and heavily
relies on the team at the headquarters to
manage and coordinate all activities on site.
WISH LIST The Milgis Trust would be thrilled to accept
any item donations, be they second-hand or
new; and are always grateful for any funding
assistance for core operations and the
numerous conservation projects needing
support.
Our top wish is for funders to discover this
amazing land themselves by enjoying a
philanthropic safari
(www.wildfrontierskenya.com)
Vehicles and Machinery
• 4WD Land rover/cruiser (a robust
open-backed vehicle is in desperate
need for elephant rescues and other
wildlife and community emergencies)
Education
• School materials and equipment
(study & play materials are always in
desperate need for the increasing
number of children attending our
schools)
Electrical Items
• Cameras (inc infrared camera traps)
• Laptops
• Thuraya satellite phone (is always
needed due to remote location)
• GPS units
• Video camera
Scouts equipment
• Binoculars
• Tents
• Walking boots
CONTACT MILGIS TRUST
MILGIS TRUST
PO BOX 93, Naro Moru,
10105, Kenya
www.milgistrustkenya.com
“THE SAMBURU ARE SKILLED STOCKMEN AND DESERVE BETTER VETERINARY SERVICES8THEY NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO IMPROVE QUALITY RATHER THAN QUANTITY OF THEIR LIVESTOCK8THIS WOULD STOP THE DEGRADATION OF THE GRASSLANDS.. .” NIGEL PAVITT, SAMBURU 1990