Flagship Programs
Good Governance and Policy
Bonga Na Gava
Bonga Na Gava (BNG) is SUSOs policy and advocacy tool/ platform, which aims to provide a safe space for youth and communities, to engage with government policy, laws & regulations. It enables youth to formally present their views on biodiversity protection and climate change, crucial issues for our future. It promotes public participation and enhances the engagement but helping break down bills for better understanding and interaction for youth and communities.
Pan - African Dream
SUSO Africa & APAC Youth
Following the APAC in July 2022, SUSO took a bold step by leading APAC Youth, involving 65 young African conservationists in a three-day pre-congress workshop. The goal was to strategically position Africa’s youth as key voices in conservation.
Community Development
Dignity Projects & Improved Livelihoods Powered by Conservation
SUSO, prioritizes the dignity of communities living near protected areas as crucial for biodiversity protection. This approach ensures that projects preserve natural habitats while respecting local perspectives and needs.
Communities have the power and potential to be the change makers we need in conservation, and with some support, empowerment, amplification and positioning the grassroots conservation could be the greatest asset for safeguarding nature's future and combating climate change.
Wildlife Conservation and Management
Adopt A Park
This project emphasises dignifying these communities, fostering a deep connection to their heritage, and cultivating their relationships with protected areas and park management authorities. By increasing human resources, reducing tension between rangers and local youth, and mobilising resources for youth action, the initiative aims to transform these communities into active custodians and advocates for conservation.
Capacity Building
Bingwa Leadership Camp
The Bingwa Leadership Camp (BLC), a flagship initiative under the SUSO is strategically designed to nurture leadership skills creating an environment where young leaders work together to address challenges and discuss pressing issues affecting the youth.
Poverty Reduction
SUSO Media House
SUSO Biashara aims to empower youth for financial success, enabling them to make informed economic decisions and fostering earning opportunities through their innovations, businesses, and entrepreneurship...
Current Projects
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Ubuntu Coexistence
Bonga Na Gava (BNG) is a SUSO policy and advocacy tool/ platform, which aims to provide a safe space for youth and communities, to engage with government policy, laws & regulations. It enables youth to formally present their views on biodiversity protection and climate change, crucial issues for our future. Through this tool, we aim to amplify youth and communities' voices in government decision-making, recognising that shaping the future requires active involvement from the onset.
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Adopt A Park
Through this project we have had several activities undertaken, which we have been partnering with Kenya Wildlife Service | Maniago Safaris | Luigi Footprints Foundation | WWF and our key achievements include:
- ADOPTION OF 5 PARKS
- Nairobi National Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park
- KWS staff and ranger involvement
- Youth Involvement in Protected Areas from Park Management to Implementation
- ADOPTION OF 5 PARKS
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Nancy Gacheke Moll Loolepo Primary School
Communities have the power and potential to be the change makers we need in conservation, and with some support, empowerment, amplification and positioning the grassroots conservation could be the greatest asset for safeguarding nature's future and combating climate change.
The Improved Livelihoods, Powered by Conservation campaign is a game changer in the narrative of benefit sharing and dignity and respect for communities, with less talk and more deliberate action to improve livelihoods of communities through deliberate interventions that tackle basic needs as well as social economic empowerment with clear communication to the communities and the world that it is all powered by conservation, hence creating a movement of communities across Kenya and Africa that are dignified to be the greatest guardians of nature as their ancestors were, and as local communities experience the tangible benefits of conservation-driven improvements #ImprovedLivelihoods #PoweredByConservation these communities become allies in the protection of biodiversity which directly aligns with combating climate change, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for all.
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AFRICA PROTECTED AREAS CONGRESS (APAC) YOUTH
During APAC in July 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda, the youth initiated the process of developing a Youth Implementation Strategy of the APAC Youth Declaration and Kigali Call to Action. The strategy includes an implementation matrix and work plan and established governance structure. The APAC -Youth Steering Committee was set up and Peter Moll is the coordinator
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CONSERVATION EDUCATION
Stand Up Shout Out (SUSO) is dedicated to promoting conservation education through various initiatives that raise awareness, inspire action, and foster a deep appreciation for wildlife and the environment. Our programs are designed to engage students, youth, and communities, empowering them to become proactive stewards of conservation efforts. Through these educational initiatives, we aim to create a generation of well-informed leaders committed to the sustainability of our natural world.
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