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One Earth Sukuma Voluntourism was initially created to meet the growing demands for learning holidays in Kenya before the unfortunate post-election crises. With so many different companies and organisations offering voluntourism and ecotourism, we wanted to carve out something that was unique and had the perfect balance between contributing, learning and having a great time. We felt that the best way to do this was to involve young people in the process of creating the concept. Nathan Bailey has been with us for three months so far: “Today’s young travellers are looking for a lot more than just to get a beautiful tan on a golden beach under coconut trees or to fill their memory cards with photos of wildlife. If you think you are one of these unique types who wants to learn what it takes to ensure that the wildlife remains free and in their natural habitat, if you want to experience how different people live on a day to day basis, if you want to learn more about what lies within that beautiful scenery or want to know what it takes to create a painting or a musical composition, then you are the right person for Sukuma! Whatever period of time you choose to stay, you will have experienced the environment, wildlife, local communities and culture and arts having not just tasted the local flavours but knowing what goes into making that exotic taste!”
"One Earth Safaris" was founded by Ranjit Sondhi 20 years ago. He and his family has been involved in regional travel and tourism for 40 years. He is an active conservationist, scuba diver and adventure traveller. He is involved in the transformation of "ex-cattle ranchland" back to wild game reserves , Ethnobotanical and herbal medicine research and marine conservation programmes in Kenya with KWS (Kenya wildlife Services) and Tanzania."
“Given the extraordinary force applied by the Government regarding anything that was happening in orrelated to Kisumu, the damage to the town, its businesses and moral is so extensive it is imagined that for Kisumu to return to its pre December 30, 2007 standards it will take at least fifteen years of work. It looks like a bombed out crater, a town that has been immersed in a long and terrible civil war. The despair of the business community is tangible, the spirit that has always made Kisumu one of the most interesting worlds to inhabit is shattered. People are trying to make do with almost nothing. The major appeals for help are not easily accessible there. On the other hand, I believe that the mobilisation of minds, hearts and the application of imagination can build out of chaos and destruction something new, transcendent and meaningful. Moreover, there is no greater revenge than success. Vietnam did it. South Korea did it.
"There are special appeals that have been quietly set up by those who love Kisumu: http://sukumakenya.blogspot.com/" Yvonne Adhiambo – Winner of the Caine Prize for Literature