Hello friends,

My name is Eric Kasina, a climate advocate and science communicator working at the intersection of climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable development across Kenya and Africa.

I publish weekly in Kenya’s leading newspapers, using storytelling to shape public opinion and influence policy on restoration, nature conservation, and climate resilience.

I’m currently enrolled in the Yale Tropical Forest Landscapes Certificate Program, and I’ve received a 75% scholarship to attend the TFL Field Course in Brazil, scheduled for October 19–25, 2025.

This course will bring together global experts in tropical forest conservation, restoration science, and community-led landscape management. It’s a rare opportunity to learn from Brazil’s Amazon region and to represent Africa in a space where climate and nature solutions are shaped.

Why I Need Your Support

While my tuition has been subsidized from $2,500 to $625, I still need help covering the remaining expenses—including travel, visa fees, and local logistics during the course.

Expense Cost (USD)

Tuition (after scholarship) $625

Round-trip airfare (Kenya–Brazil) $3,072

Visa application fee $200

Local logistics (ground transport, airport transfers, insurance, etc.) $103

Total Needed $4,000

I’m raising $4,000 to make this global learning opportunity a reality.

Why This Course Matters

This isn’t just about professional growth—it’s about what I can bring back:

• Strengthen my role as a communicator for nature and climate justice

• Represent Kenya and Africa in global restoration and conservation conversations

• Gain practical tools and insights to support local communities and national policy

• Inspire youth and future leaders to take action on climate and sustainability

Your support will help amplify African perspectives and solutions in global conservation spaces.

How You Can Help

1. Donate any amount. Every contribution gets me closer to the goal.

2. Share this campaign with your network, friends, and colleagues.

3. Walk this journey with me by supporting this mission and spreading the word.

Thank you for believing in me and in the work I do. With your help, I can grow as a global environmental leader and bring back knowledge, tools, and networks that will serve Kenya, Africa, and the world.

With deep gratitude,

Eric Kasina

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