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SIMON KARIUKI (He/Him)
Executive Committee Member , Walters Greenbelt Initiative
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About SIMON KARIUKI
I am a recent graduate from the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, with a passion for conservation and a diverse set of skills honed through hands-on experience.
During my attachment program at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and my volunteer work with Reefolution Trust, I have gained invaluable expertise in:
Coral Restoration: Engaging in coral planting, nursery maintenance, and out-planting to rejuvenate marine ecosystems.
Marine Debris Cleanups: Organizing and participating in cleanups to protect our oceans.
Community Engagement: Facilitating group discussions and outreach programs to foster local involvement in conservation efforts.
Data Collection and Entry: Gathering and managing data crucial for research and conservation projects.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution: Developing strategies to mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife.
My interests are deeply rooted in:
Wildlife Protection: Advocating for and implementing measures to safeguard endangered species.
Environmental Education: Sharing knowledge and raising awareness through my Twitter (X) page.
Habitat Restoration: Participating in projects aimed at restoring damaged ecosystems.
Community Engagement: Collaborating with local communities to develop sustainable conservation strategies.
Policy and Advocacy: Working on policies to support and enhance conservation efforts.
While I currently possess a broad range of skills, I am eager to specialize further and make a significant impact in the conservation community. Being part of the Wild Hub would provide me with the perfect opportunity to refine my expertise and contribute meaningfully to global conservation efforts.
Which category below best describes the type of organisation you currently work for/or run?
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Would you be willing to be approached and share your lessons learned in your area(s) of expertise with our community?
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Grant and Funding.
Hello Everyone,
I want to go for a professional apprenticeship program through the Global Vision International (GVI) program in South Africa. The program cost £12,695, which is about 2,174,150.78 Kshs. I am not able to fully fund this program because of my background. I think this will be a great opportunity for me to kick-start my conservation career.
Now, if you know of a grant or a funding program that I can apply to subsidize this fee, please let me know, and I will try my luck. I have also put the link to the program for those interested to join and gain experience.
Here are some activities that the program offers:
Expert training
Fieldwork training
Focus on species monitoring
Ongoing project work
Fast-track training
Leadership responsibilities
Personal project
Mentorship
Work placement
Here are some skills:
Data collection
Data entry
Population ecology
Species identification
Survey research
VHF telemetry
Reach out to me via message through WILDHUB or send me an email through,
kariukisimon017@gmail.com
https://www.gvi.co.uk/programs/wildlife-conservation-internship-south-africa/?tab=overview
Recent Comments
Welcome Monica,
This is a great initiative.
Karibu, Ivyonne! 🌿
It’s wonderful to have you join our global conservation community. Your initiative, Wildlife Wednesday, sounds inspiring. Connecting people with wildlife through storytelling and engagement is such a powerful way to spark awareness and action.
We’re excited that you’re bringing your creativity, communication skills, and advocacy to WildHub. Your interest in collaboration, capacity development, and amplifying diverse voices aligns beautifully with the spirit of this network.
I’m sure you’ll find many practitioners, researchers, and communicators here who share your passion for wildlife, education, and community engagement. We look forward to learning from your experiences in Kenya and to seeing how your storytelling and thoughtful engagement enrich our collective journey.
Welcome aboard and thank you for choosing to share your voice and vision with us!
🌿 Welcome, Ulrich Sidoine WUIBE! 🌍
We’re delighted to have you join our WildHub community. Your bilingual voice, rich teaching experience, and dedication to biodiversity conservation bring incredible value to our network.
Your work on soil invertebrates and millipede conservation in Bouda Ndjida National Park is inspiring, especially the way you’ve connected science with education and community engagement. Your expertise in terrestrial ecology, curriculum development, and stakeholder collaboration will spark meaningful discussions here.
We look forward to learning from your insights on:
Soil biodiversity and ecosystem health
Dryland ecology and land degradation monitoring
Invertebrate conservation (with your special passion for millipedes!)
Integrating science into policy and rural development
We’re excited to collaborate, exchange ideas, and grow together toward innovative conservation solutions.
Please feel at home, Ulrich.
Welcome to WildHub, Sarah Jane!
We’re delighted to have you join our community. Your dedication to nature recovery and your leadership at Surrey Wildlife Trust are truly inspiring. With over 26 years of experience shaping conservation through partnerships, policy, and innovative projects, your expertise will be invaluable here.
It’s exciting to see your passion for bridging nature and technology through initiatives like Space4Nature, as well as your pioneering work on the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey. Your forward-thinking approach to nature finance and biodiversity net gain shows how ecological recovery can be supported by sustainable economic models, something many of us are eager to learn more about.
We look forward to engaging with your ideas, collaborating across borders, and exploring opportunities to connect conservation with innovation. Welcome aboard and thank you for bringing your vision and energy to WildHub!
@Naveen Kumar Hello,
We’re thrilled to have you join our community. Your impressive field experience with Project Cheetah. From camera trap image analysis and VHF/GPS tracking to health assessments and kill event documentation, it brings a wealth of practical knowledge that will enrich our collective learning.
Your strong academic foundation in environmental and ecological sciences, combined with your passion for science-based monitoring and conservation. We’re excited to see how your skills and insights will contribute to advancing conservation approaches globally.
In your view, what is the biggest challenge in balancing cutting‑edge technology with traditional ecological knowledge when it comes to wildlife conservation?
We look forward to learning from your journey and collaborating with you as you continue to grow within this network.
Welcome aboard! 🌍
Welcome to WildHub, Muthoni! 🌍
Your journey is deeply inspiring, rooted in community-led restoration, women’s leadership, and climate resilience across Africa. It’s a true honor to have you join this space.
From your impactful role at the Women’s Earth Alliance to co-founding Homegrown Sustainability Solutions, your work beautifully bridges traditional wisdom and modern innovation. Your leadership in ecosystem restoration and gender equity is a beacon for regenerative change, and your experience with organizations like the Green Belt Movement and One Tree Planted adds rich depth to your vision.
We’re excited to learn from your insights, collaborate across borders, and amplify locally rooted, women-led solutions. May WildHub be a space where your ideas flourish and your connections grow stronger.
Thank you for sharing.
Flavia, this reflection is both grounding and inspiring. Your journey through WildHub beautifully illustrates how quiet, intentional actions can lead to profound shifts in mindset, community, and career.
As someone working with youth and communities in Kenya’s conservation spaces, I deeply resonate with your call for empathy, authenticity, and inclusive collaboration. WildHub has also helped me reframe advocacy, not as expertise, but as presence and shared growth.
Your insights on academia and volunteering remind us that transformation often begins with listening and showing up. What if more institutions embraced this kind of human-centered leadership?
Thank you for reminding us that conservation is as much about people as it is about the planet. Looking forward to learning and building alongside you.