We work with young professionals to bring about community development by designing and implementing rural-based grassroots projects in south-west Kenya, with a focus on conservation, women empowerment and social entrepreneurship.
Who We Are
Konservation is a youth-led platform that demonstrates how action at the grassroots is tackling Africa’s emerging problems, where it matters most.
What We Do
Present a different perspective of conservation in Africa!
We Mentor
Encourage young people to get involved in conservation through our growing youth network.
We Transform
Design and implement projects with a focus on conservation and community development.
We Partner
Collaborate with organization working to achieve sustainable development in rural communities.
Our Impact
2300+ Students trained on climate change education
Learn more about our Climate Change Education Project.
800+ Units of soaps have been distributed
Learn more about our Covid-19 Response Project.
458+ Homes with access to solar lighting
Learn more about our Women and Energy Project.
8+ Women trained on handcrafting skills
Learn more about our Infused Bath and Balms Project.
Our Projects
The Chagua Project
East Africa is home to numerous smallholder farmers who practice intensive agriculture to produce cash crops such as tea and coffee, for export. This type of farming has greatly…
COVID 19 Response
Altogether the Covid-19 pandemic caused an economic downturn, brought about the need for adequate sanitation measures, and significantly escalated threats to women’s safety and security…
Infused Bath & Balms
With a deep understanding of the crucial role entrepreneurship and financial freedom plays in women empowerment, Konservation established Infused Bath & Balms, a women-led…
Our Partners
Volunteer With Us!
Apply to volunteer at one of our grassroots projects in Kenya.
Our Blog Posts
21 Feb 2017
The Looming Shadow Behind the Nile
6853 km long, 3.9 km wide, 9.5 meter deep – on average – with a discharge rate of 99,940 cubic meters per second and the longest water course on earth, the Nile River is arguably the 9th wonder of the world.
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13 Jan 2017
#Blog4Dev – To farm or not to farm?
Agriculture, however, remains the backbone of East Africa’s regional economy which develops the reason why more youth should get involved.
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26 Apr 2016
Break Free from Fossil Fuels!
Science clearly shows that there is a strong correlation between the emission of greenhouse gases through the burning of fossil fuels and the average rise in global temperature.
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26 Mar 2016
Horn of Africa Impact Stories: Voices From The Frontlines of El-Nino and Climate Change
For the past few decades Kenyans have been longing for change, change in government practices, change in development strategies, change in national issues such as corruption and poverty.
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26 Mar 2016
The Africa We Want; Youth Voices
To stand on the vast plains of Samburu or any gazetted park across Africa and enjoy the view of migrating elephants, is an amazing experience. But finding the elephants is a whole different story.
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