Support the local community through Dunga Beach Boardwalk

Hi, we are 4 students from Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, studying in Sweden. We are currently in Kisumu, Kenya working on the development of eco-tourism in the Dunga Beach area.

Our goal:

We are striving to improve the economic circumstances for the local community at Dunga. Because of pollution and overfishing, the fish population in Lake Victoria has decreased drastically. As this is the main source of income for the fishing community, their financial security has reduced, forcing them to find alternatives. Many of the villagers have shifted to eco-tourism. The boardwalk plays a vital role in this by offering national tourists and student groups a place to sit and view the surroundings, as well as educating them about the importance of preserving the natural environment of Lake Victoria and its surroundings. We aim to improve the design of the boardwalk, through co-creation with the local team and community, to increase its durability, aesthetics and environmental impact.

Your donation:

With your support we will be able to purchase materials to prototype our design and create a better understanding of its impact for us and the local connections. It will help us explain our ideas to our contacts in the county government and the French embassy in Nairobi who will aid in funding for the final project in the long run as well.

Asante Sana! (Thank you)