Harvesting Nature’s Treasures, Empowering Communities
Transforming lives in Samburu County through sustainable gums and resins collection, community empowerment, and environmental conservation.
Community Members
100+
Our MISSION
Sustainable Harvesting for Lasting Change
The Samburu Gums and Resins Community-Based Organization empowers local communities to sustainably harvest, source, and manage gum and resin tree resources for economic growth, environmental conservation, and social resilience.
Our Impact
Building Resilient Communities Through Nature
Women Leading Change
Empowering Female Harvesters Over 85% of our trained collectors are women who now earn sustainable income while preserving traditional knowledge and managing tree resources for their communities.
Step forward, serve humanity, reach out & help
From Subsistence to Sustainability 500+ community members have been trained in sustainable harvesting techniques, creating reliable income sources that complement traditional pastoralism.
Environmental Conservation
Protecting Our Natural Heritage 15 indigenous tree species are now under community management, ensuring biodiversity protection while providing economic opportunities.
Because We Can
How can we
help them?
Our organization was founded on the principle that communities are the best stewards of their natural resources when empowered with knowledge, skills, and market access…
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Our Growing Impact
500+
Trained community members
15+
TREE SPECIES UNDER CONSERVATION
70%
women participation
6+
YEARS OF OPERATION
testimonials
Real people.
Real transformation
Hear from our community members whose lives have been transformed through sustainable gums and resins collection, training programs, and cooperative development across Samburu County.
“Before joining the organization, I struggled to get fair prices for my gums. Now my income has tripled, and I can send my children to school.”
“The training taught us not just how to harvest, but how to care for our trees. We’re now guardians of our environment while earning from it.”
FEATURED PROJECTS
Current Initiatives Making a Difference
Premium Gum Arabic Project
Goal: Establish certified organic gum arabic collection network
Impact: Direct market access for 200+ collectors
Status: 75% complete
Women’s Cooperative Development
Goal: Establish and strengthen 5 women-led cooperatives
Impact: Enhanced bargaining power and shared resources
Status: 3 cooperatives established
Reforestation & Tree Care Program
Goal: Plant and rehabilitate 10,000 indigenous trees
Impact: Increased gum/resin production and environmental restoration
Status: 6,500 trees planted
Latest Articles
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