Our foundation is involved and contributes towards training programmes in conservation and health, while also encouraging more eco-friendly livelihood practices in rural communities.
Projects run by The Foundation
RHWF has been involved in a variety of community development and conservation projects from 2006 to 2021. The projects can be broadly categorized into the following areas:
Health and Wellness: RHWF has implemented immunization activities in various areas, introduced health and wellness programs, nutritional health support and conducted health screenings and eye clinics. We have also provided support to Village Health Workers (VHW) through training and equipment distribution.
Village Benefit Funds: The foundation has contributed funds to various villages for infrastructure development, village offices, water projects, livestock improvement and health centers.
General Donations: RHWF has made donations to support educational development plans, small enterprise training and support, student sponsorships, and various community development activities in different districts.
Educational Support Activities: The foundation has funded the construction of teachers’ houses and classrooms, established community libraries in several villages, trained librarians, and distributed educational books to these libraries. We have also provided support for school fees and other educational needs such as stationery, sporting equipment and student’s food.
Conservation: The foundation has been actively involved in conservation efforts, including ant-poaching patrols, stakeholder meetings, and initiatives related to wildlife and natural resources management.
Sustainable Honey Projects
RHWF has been actively involved in promoting sustainable honey projects in various villages. We have provided training to beekeepers, established beehive groups, and distributed beehives and hive tools to support honey production. The aim is to empower local communities economically and promote sustainable practices that benefit both people and the environment.
Hives installed and functioning in rural communities.
Book Program
Under the Book Program, RHWF has taken significant steps to improve educational opportunities in the region. We have established community libraries in seven villages, trained librarians, and supplied them with educational books. This initiative aims to enhance access to education, improve literacy levels, and foster a culture of learning within the communities.
Schools built in rural areas of Tanzania
Past Projects
Over several years the RHWF has been conducting both Lion and Leopard Population and density studies with top wildlife scientists, namely Arturo Caso in conjunction with Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute.
Valuable date was collected not only on populations and densities, but also on home ranges and activity patterns in these remote wilderness areas.
It was found that Leopard and lion in these areas behave very differently from those found in National Parks and the results gave us a much better understanding of wildlife behaviour in different habitats.
Conservation and Anti-Poaching
Conservation and anti-poaching are one of the primary areas of focus of the Robin Hurt Wildlife Foundation. Poaching has very sadly been on the increase across the whole of East Africa over the past 15 years.
Community Development
Through our Village Benefits Scheme and other generous donations we have been working on community upliftment projects with all the villages adjacent to our Hunting Concessions across Tanzania.
Our Conservation Projects
Conservation and anti-poaching are one of the primary areas of focus of the Robin Hurt Wildlife Foundation. Poaching has very sadly been on the increase across the whole of East Africa over the past 15 years.