Hi, my name is Ceri and I am fundraising for Silas Trees Project based in Kenya. This is Silas Wameyo's mission statement -

Focus: Environmental Restoration, Wildlife Protection, and Youth Education

1. Vision & Mission

Vision: A climate-resilient Kenya where lush water catchments sustain thriving wildlife and prosperous human communities.

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.

2. The Problem: Drought & Habitat Loss

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:

Water Scarcity: Depleted groundwater and dried-up springs for human consumption.

Wildlife Crisis: Massive elephant deaths and altered migration routes due to lack of fodder and water.

Community Vulnerability: Increased human-wildlife conflict as both species compete for diminishing resources.

3. Our Strategy: The "School-to-Village" Model

Silas Trees Project operates through a unique community-based approach:

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.

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.

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.

4. Operational Details

Target Audience: School learners, local farmers, and community leaders.

Scope: While schools are our primary hubs, we extend planting to communal areas and wildlife dispersal corridors.

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.

Demand: We maintain a waiting list of neighboring villages and schools eager to join the project, demonstrating the urgent local need for reforestation.

5. Alignment with National Goals (2026–2032)

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."

6. Impact Summary

Environmental: Restored water tables and reduced soil erosion.

Social: Empowering children with conservation skills and improving food security through fruit-bearing trees.

Wildlife: Safe, green corridors and consistent water sources for elephants and other native species.

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