One of Ahnasa’s pillars of conservation is supporting the local communities.
Ulinzi Africa Foundation was founded in 2014 by Raabia Hawa, a well known Kenyan media personality turned conservationist. Raabia’s passion for wildlife shone through during what she termed, the ‘dark years’. Between 2011- 2015, ivory poaching was rampant in the East African region.
Working primarily in Kenya’s Tana Delta ecosystem, Raabia’s projects focus on anti-poaching, safeguarding critical habitats, engaging with local communities to sensitise them on the importance of wildlife and environmental preservation.
In 2014 Raabia led a 25- day cross-country trek called the “Walk With Rangers”. Starting in Arusha, Tanzania and ending in Nairobi, Kenya, the 500km trek gained global attention as participants learned about what rangers do, the sacrifices they make, and how their bravery is protecting wildlife for future generations. “You have to make every day in life count. Otherwise, what are you living for?” -Raabia Hawa
The Maasai Water Project, which falls under The Humanculture Organisation, is an organisation working in East Africa to improve access to safe water, food, healthcare, education and economic opportunity, through sustainable and traditional activities that are culturally appropriate for the local communities they serve. A non-profit charity, Maasai Water Project began operations in 2018 in the Misigiyo Ward of the NCA in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania, East Africa. This area is home to over 100,000 Maasai people who have limited to, or no access to vital resources.
Since incorporating as a United States 501(c)(3) in 2019, Maasai Water Project’s mission is to protect the basic human rights to Health, Education, Culture & Community for the Maasai people. In collaboration with local leaders, guided by the United Nations Bill of Human Rights, their projects focus on providing reliable safe water solutions, food security, healthcare, economic opportunity, and education, whilst carefully protecting and preserving the culture of the indigenous communities.