March 21, 2018 is the International Day of Forests. Our tree plantation work is of huge importance to what we do. By growing an alternative source of wood, we save mature rainforest from being cut down which protects the natural…
Author: Nikki Jones
The Pole Pole Foundation’s new Women’s Empowerment Program proves a big attraction
The inaugural meeting of the new Women’s Empowerment Program proved a big success with 93 women signing up to be members of the Mushroom Growing Initiative. There was much excitement at the gathering and the women were singing and dancing…
Friends reunited
In the 1980’s, I worked as an expedition cook for a UK company called ‘Guerba Expeditions’. My husband, JB, and I used to run long-haul overland trips for Guerba. Depending on our route, these trips were four of five months…
John Kahekwa gives a talk at King’s College, London
During his recent visit to London, John Kahekwa took the time to give a talk about his conservation work at the Department of War Studies, King’s College, London. The audience was treated to a fascinating explanation of John’s work with…
Photos: Tusk Conservation Awards 2016 Ceremony
The Tusk Awards Ceremony took place on 30th November 2016 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK. John was presented with the Prince William Award for Conservation, which was in recognition of his life’s work and his holistic…