Supporting Women-Led Conservation and Livelihood Initiatives in Southern Kenya

Research Location: Implemented: Amboseli, Kenya
Conservation Partners: Amboseli Ecosystem Trust, South Rift Association of Land Owners

Faculty Mentors

Graham Henshaw and Dr. Troy Wiipongwii

Project Description

This 2025 CRP project is a continuing project. See the current project for description.

Number of Students

Prerequisites and Required Skills

Pre-req courses in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics or Supply Chain Analystics is a plus. Courses in sociology, anthropology, and research method are also a plus.

Travel

Two W&M students will travel together to Kenya to work with partner organizations to conduct research. Students should be prepared to live and conduct research in a remote field station in rural Kenya. The students will stay in field tents and will have limited access to running water, electricty and wifi. Students will hike on variable terrain and will be traveling on dirt roads to field sites. Students should be prepared for a multicultural experience and the self-reflection required of this type of research.

Project ID

24-005-25 - CRP Year