MAKASUTU WILDLIFE TRUST

WHAT DO WE DO?


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OUR MISSION
Makasutu Wildlife Trust aims to conserve the biodiversity of The Gambia and encourage a greater awareness, appreciation and participation in all aspects of biodiversity, its conservation and sustainable use of the environment, through the active involvement of local communities.
 
WE PROTECT THE WILDLIFE AND WILD HABITATS OF THE GAMBIA BY
   
● helping people to enjoy nature  
with guided walks, talks and the production of materials about The Gambia’s biodiversity
   
● supporting local conservation action  
by working with local communities on ecotourism projects
   
● increasing our knowledge about the biodiversity in The Gambia  
by fostering an environment for research and undertaking research into many aspects of the natural world.
   
● building the capacity of local people to protect and conserve their biodiversity and sustainably manage their natural resources  
by undertaking national education campaigns and providing courses for personnel in government, private institutions, local communities and other NGOs in biodiversity and its conservation.
   
● running a wildlife clinic  
for injured and orphaned wild animals
For more details of our activities click here

 

 
What can you do to help us  
In order for Makasutu Wildlife Trust to carry out its activities, it has to raise its own funds. It does this through a membership scheme, projects, consultancies and donations. MWT also sells T shirts, posters and booklets.

If you would like to become a member or give a donation to support Makasutu Wildlife Trust’s activities please click here.
 

©Makasutu Wildlife Trust (MWT). Photographs and design of website by Dr Linda Barnett. This website is under development and will be updated regularly. Please forward any comments to L Barnett (drumohq@qanet.gm). The Darwin project is being funded by the Darwin Initiative, UK. Materials in this publication may be used for educational purposes only, provided the source is acknowledged. MWT would appreciate copies of any publication that uses this website as a source. Reproduction for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without the prior written permission of the copyright holders.