ABOUT US
The Grevy's Zebra Trust was established in January 2007 to address the urgent need to conserve Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi) in the community rangelands of Ethiopia and Kenya. It is an independent wildlife conservation Trust registered in Kenya.
We focus on: employment of communities to protect and monitor the species; support of education for pastoral children; awareness campaigns; partnering on research projects that link directly to management; and rangeland rehabilitation through planned livestock grazing. In order to maximise the success of its programmes, coordination and close collaboration with partner organisations working in Grevy's zebra conservation is a priority of the Trust.
Trustees
The Grevy’s Zebra Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees with representation from Kenya, Ethiopia and the United States.
Martha Fischer (Founder Trustee)
James Lenaiyiarra (Founder Trustee)
Belinda Low (Founder Trustee)
David Njonjo (Trustee)
Patrick Omondi (Trustee)
Degu Tadie (Trustee)
The late James Munyugi was also a Founder Trustee and played a critical role in guiding the community focus of the Trust.
Technical Support
The Trust has an Advisory Committee to give technical guidance, including Dr Patricia Moehlman (IUCN, Equid Specialist Group), Dr Daniel Rubenstein (Princeton University), Dr Stuart Williams (Flora & Fauna International), and Dr Tim Woodfine (Marwell Conservation)
The Management Team
The Executive Director, Belinda Low, divides her time between Nairobi and the field. The Trust has a field office in Kalama Conservancy, Samburu, where the field management team operates from.
Peter Lalampaa (Field Programme Coordinator)
Rikapo Lentiyoo (Grevy’s Zebra Scout Programme Coordinator)
David Muriira (Driver)
Under their supervision is a large team of field staff employed from local communities in the capacity of Grevy’s Zebra Scouts & Ambassadors.
Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the Grevy’s Zebra Trust works in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Development Association of Ethiopia (WildCODE). Mr Degu Tadie, the Director of WildCODE, is responsible for the coordination of Grevy’s zebra conservation activities carried out under the auspices of WildCODE with technical and financial support from the Grevy’s Zebra Trust.
Contacts
Grevy’s Zebra Trust
PO Box 15351-00509
Nairobi
Kenya
Email: info@grevyszebratrust.org
