<div>✈️ Naas CBS TY Students Conservation Work in The Soysambu Conservancy, Kenya ✈️
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<div>In March 2026 , 30 Transition Year students and 3 teachers from Naas CBS will travel to Kenya to volunteer and work together to protect endangered wildlife in East Africa, like the Rothschild’s Giraffe.
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<div>The Soysambu Conservancy, located in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, is a vast wildlife haven of over 48,000 acres on the shores of Lake Elementaita. It protects a diverse ecosystem, including grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the lake itself.
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<div>Soysambu is home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 450 bird species. With stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and commitment to animal protection, Soysambu is the perfect place for real conservation work.
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<div>This once in a lifetime opportunity will allow our students to learn about:
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<div>✅ Endangered species research
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<div>✅ Setting up camera traps
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<div>✅Maintaining natural water holes for animals
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<div>✅ Gain first-hand experience of global citizenship and volunteering
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<div>✅ Develop empathy, resilience, and teamwork through service
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<div>✅ Community outreach
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<div>In addition to working in the conservancy, they will also participate in a community outreach once a week.
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<div>The outreach activities will include:
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<li>Teaching children about the importance of protecting the environment and wild animals.
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<li>Teaching basic English.
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<li>Playing sports like football.
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<li>Building a toilet or oven.
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<li>Invasive plant removal
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>Our total fundraising target is €45,000. This will cover essential travel costs and directly fund the projects we will be working on in Kenya. Every donation — big or small — will help us get closer to making a real and lasting difference.
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<div>We have a schedule of fundraising events that we will carry out over the next 6 months which include:
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<li>Golf Day
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<li>Teenage Disco
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<li>24 hr Cycle
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<li>Bag Pack at local supermarkets
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<div>How You Can Support Us
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<div>• Donate directly here on GoFundMe
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<div>• Share our fundraiser with friends and family
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<div>• Follow our journey as we prepare, fundraise, and travel to Kenya
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<div><strong>Go raibh míle maith agaibh for your generosity and kindness.</strong>
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<div>Naas CBS TY Team for Kenya 2026
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Daire Dillon

James O'Dwyer

Niall O Sullivan & Associates

Enda Keane

John Mc Hugh

Karina Batt

Alex Drea

Mags Murphy

Sarah Whelan

John Cooke

Margaret Costello

Carmel Cooke

Linda Capuzzo

Margit Lonergan

Oliver Keenaghan

Aine Lambe

Emma MacNerney

Moira Walsh

Eimear Hennessy

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Naas CBS TY Students Conservation Work in Kenya

Naas CBS TY Students Conservation Work in Kenya

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