We Keep in Mind
What We DO
We strive endeavour to accomplish our purpose on a daily basis.
What We Do
Wildlife Protection and Community Patrols
Through over 764 ambassadors and 120 rangers and scouts, SBOC mobilizes community resources for wildlife protection, anti-poaching activities, and habitat preservation.
Education, women and Youth Empowerment
Conservation leadership is fostered through youth and school programs, with an emphasis on gender inclusivity and creating future conservation leaders.
Social Development for Conservation
SBOC integrates poverty alleviation, Accelerating Resilient Food Systems, gender equality, and community accountability in its conservation strategy, recognizing the need for inclusive growth to support environmental sustainability.
Climate Resilience Programs
From early warning systems to sustainable resource management, SBOC’s climate-focused efforts seek to build resilience among pastoralist communities, addressing the unique challenges posed by climate change.
SBOC accelerating vulnerable Pastoralist community resilience (AVPR)
supports communities in vulnerable situations by accelerating food systems and strengthening their water security. AVPR aims to make communities more resilient with locally led water, landscape restoration and climate adaptation actions. SBOC Ambassadors SHGs and local partners, within Conservation and catchment areas, support communities to organize and lead these actions themselves.
Economic Empowerment
and Poverty Reduction: Initiatives like microloans, bursaries, and the Pastoralist Women Empowerment Alliance focus on economic resilience, particularly for women, helping communities reduce dependency on harmful practices
Areas of Urgent Support
1. Financial Support for Core Conservation Activities
Additional funding is critical for ranger patrols, data collection systems, and community engagement efforts central to SBOC’s mission.
2. Resources for Climate and Poverty Resilience
SBOC seeks resources to expand poverty-alleviation programs, climate resilience efforts, and community-based economic initiatives.
3. Strengthening Social and Gender Inclusion Programs
Support is needed to scale GBV prevention, promote social inclusion, and empower women and youth through targeted conservation roles.
4. Technical Training for Community Monitors
Enhanced training in SMART and other conservation technologies is essential to equip rangers, scouts, and citizen scientists with the skills needed for effective environmental monitoring.
5. Infrastructure for Monitoring and Patrols
Funding is needed for vehicles, drones, and GPS equipment to expand the reach of conservation monitoring and improve data collection accuracy in remote areas.