<div>Hi, my name is Ceri and I am fundraising for Silas Trees Project based in Kenya. This is Silas Wameyo's mission statement - 
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<div>Focus: Environmental Restoration, Wildlife Protection, and Youth Education
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<div>1. Vision &amp; Mission
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<div>Vision: A climate-resilient Kenya where lush water catchments sustain thriving wildlife and prosperous human communities.
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<div>Mission: To restore Kenya’s drylands by partnering with school children to plant and nurture indigenous trees, creating vital water catchment areas that curb drought, combat famine, and protect endangered wildlife like elephants. 
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<div>2. The Problem: Drought &amp; Habitat Loss
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<div>Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) are facing their most severe climate challenges in decades. Deforestation has stripped away natural water towers, leading to: 
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<div>Water Scarcity: Depleted groundwater and dried-up springs for human consumption.
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<div>Wildlife Crisis: Massive elephant deaths and altered migration routes due to lack of fodder and water.
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<div>Community Vulnerability: Increased human-wildlife conflict as both species compete for diminishing resources. 
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<div>3. Our Strategy: The "School-to-Village" Model
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<div>Silas Trees Project operates through a unique community-based approach:
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<div>Partnership with Schools: We plant primarily with school children. Schools provide a structured environment where students become "care teams" for the trees, ensuring high survival rates through regular watering and protection.
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<div>Species Selection: We prioritize indigenous trees (such as Acacia and Baobab) and fruit trees (like Avocado or Macadamia) that are drought-resistant and provide both ecological and nutritional value.
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<div>Water Catchment Focus: We target planting sites near riverbanks and degraded slopes to restore the soil’s ability to retain water, recharging groundwater for the entire village. 
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<div>4. Operational Details
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<div>Target Audience: School learners, local farmers, and community leaders.
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<div>Scope: While schools are our primary hubs, we extend planting to communal areas and wildlife dispersal corridors.
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<div>Sustainability: We do not just "plant and leave." We return to previous sites for 3–5 years to monitor growth and provide mentorship to students on tree aftercare.
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<div>Demand: We maintain a waiting list of neighboring villages and schools eager to join the project, demonstrating the urgent local need for reforestation. 
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<div>5. Alignment with National Goals (2026–2032)
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<div>Silas Trees Project is a grassroots contributor to Kenya’s 15 Billion Tree National Initiative, which aims for 30% forest cover by 2032. In 2026, our project focuses on scaling these efforts to ensure every tree planted has a "voice" and a "caretaker." 
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<div>6. Impact Summary
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<div>Environmental: Restored water tables and reduced soil erosion.
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<div>Social: Empowering children with conservation skills and improving food security through fruit-bearing trees.
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<div>Wildlife: Safe, green corridors and consistent water sources for elephants and other native species. 
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