Juma Gwerenya
Juma is the Community Education and Outreach Officer at the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) in Kenya. As part of his role at the ORP, Juma has developed the Sea Turtle Conservation Program in Kwale County, working with nine fishing communities along a 40km stretch of coastline. This program aims to cultivate positive attitudes towards marine conservation initiatives, ultimately reducing threats to sea turtles and their habitats while maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems in Kenya's South Coast region.
OCL is excited to support Juma’s project - Voices of Kwale: Empowering Coastal Communities Towards Sea Turtle and Ocean Conservation. "Voices of Kwale" isn't just a story; it's a catalyst for change, measured and maximised through a robust impact framework.
The project aims to be a model for community-driven conservation, by actively engaging local communities and empowering them to take charge of conservation efforts.
Ocean Born Foundation has supported this year’s Storytelling Grant.
A special thanks to Ocean Born who have kindly contributed towards this years grants. Your unwavering support and positivity mean so much to our storytelling community.
