12/05/2023
Overview
Wild Animal Lovers Uganda (WALU) nonprofit conservation education initiative was founded by Richard Kaahwa a young passionate conservationist in Uganda in 2019, targeted to close the gap between the young generation and conservation in Uganda and globally, through formal and informal conservation education activities, and by collaborating with other conservation organization. The foundation of this Nonprofit, was due to the Need to Groom, encourage, inspire, engage and growing passion for future young generation into conservation, Providing opportunities for the future generation to connect with nature, Create linkage between people and conservation organizations, Provide formal and informal conservation education to the public.
The Problem the proposed project seeks to resolve
One of the biggest issues facing youth or Young population (mostly in cities) regarding conservation, is the lack of exposure to nature, this has put the continuity of conservation at stake by preventing young generations having the knowledge and experience of nature. Most parents want their children to go out learn and have fun but because they are busy, it leaves them with no option other than leaving them indoors. By starting this Project, “WALU” provide the young and families an organization that parents can entrust their children with to have fun, learn and connect with nature.
Mission statement
Influence the young generation’s attitudes, emotions, knowledge and behaviors, to positively impact wildlife and environmental conservation in Uganda and around the globe.
Vision statement
Connecting people with nature to see a world where conservation and citizenship are viewed as inseparable, and where a global responsibility to nature is recognized to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources is safeguarded through knowledge.
