Every 1 USD plants 2 trees and supports environmental education!

Hello,

We are currently volunteering in Watamu, Kenya, supporting COBEC (Community Based Environmental Conservation), a local environmental association working to restore mangroves and protect marine ecosystems in Mida Creek.

Mangroves are essential ecosystems. They protect the coastline from erosion, capture large amounts of CO₂, support biodiversity, and provide sustainable income opportunities for local communities.

Today, COBEC is leading an ambitious community-based project to plant 1 million trees and mangroves in the Mida Creek conservation area.

The impact is both environmental and social:

• Ecosystem restoration

• Climate action

• Sustainable livelihoods for local communities

• Environmental education for youth and adults

Mangrove ecosystem in Mida Creek, Kenya – vital for biodiversity and coastal protection.

Community-led tree and mangrove planting in the Mida Creek conservation area.

One of the most powerful aspects of this initiative is its accessibility and transparency:

This means every donation, even small, creates a measurable and long-term impact.

PROJECT IMPACT

Your support will help:

• Restore mangroves in Mida Creek (Kenya)

• Strengthen coastal ecosystem resilience

• Support community-led conservation

• Fund environmental education programs (20% of each tree planted)

• Generate sustainable income opportunities for local communities

Local communities actively involved in conservation and sustainable environmental activities.

TRANSPARENT USE OF FUNDS

Funds allocation:

70% Mangrove and tree planting (seedlings, restoration, local workforce)

20% Environmental education and awareness programs

10% Conservation tools, monitoring, and project logistics

As a volunteer on-site, we personally witness the importance of this project for the environment, education, and local livelihoods.

On-site volunteering in Watamu supporting community-based environmental conservation

All funds will be used transparently to directly support COBEC’s tree planting, conservation activities, and education programs in Mida Creek

P.S. When you get to the point of donating set the "Voluntary Contribution to GoFundMe" to 0% otherwise the money goes to the website. :)

With gratitude,

Christine Maraviglia et Fabien Dousse

About COBEC:

COBEC’s vision is to create a self-sustaining generation of youth and adults through marine resource conservation and eco-tourism activities, including environmental awareness, mangrove planting, beach clean-ups, tour guiding, canoe rides and fishing, nature walks, picnic and community restaurant initiatives, equipment hiring, bird watching, and biodiversity monitoring.

Créer une génération autonome de jeunes et d’adultes grâce à la conservation des ressources marines et aux activités d’écotourisme, notamment la sensibilisation environnementale, la plantation de mangroves, le nettoyage des plages, le guidage touristique, les balades en canoë et la pêche, les promenades nature, les activités de restauration et pique-nique, la location d’équipements, l’observation des oiseaux et le suivi de la biodiversité.

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