The Turkana Basin Institute (TBI)has two field stations that are located near Illeret (Marsabit District) on the east side, and Nakechichok (Turkana District) on the west side of Lake Turkana. In an effort to foster healthy community relations, TBI works closely with the local communities through committees at both field stations. Through these committees projects are put forward. TBI helps to raise support and awareness for the community through two Program Coordinators who oversee this important aspect.
MISSION
The mission of the Community Outreach Program is to foster activities in communities around the
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
TBI recognizes that communities around us have a wide range of needs, including education, income generation, health, and conservation. The vision of Community Outreach Program is therefore to make a positive sustainable change in the lives of the communities that surround the lake basin according the following objectives:
1. Improve access to primary and secondary education
2. Improve health status of the local community
3. Facilitate conservation education and awareness on our natural heritage and environment
4. Promote income generation and alternative livelihoods
5. Improve access to safe drinking water
6. Facilitate for organizations that seek to establish projects that relate to any of the above objectives
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