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2026 AFEW Kenya – Giraffe Centre Environmental Awareness Competition: Conservation Partnerships for a Healthy Planet and People

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Happy 2026 to everyone! We wish you a year filled with prosperity as we set ambitious goals and work diligently to achieve them. As is our cherished tradition, the start of a new year brings a wonderful opportunity for Kenyan school pupils and students to share their perspectives on environmental conservation through

AFEW Kenya’s Environmental Awareness competition.

This year, our theme centers on “Partnership in Conservation for a Healthy Planet and People.” We encourage teachers and parents to support their children and students in exploring and highlighting the partnerships taking place within your local communities in their submissions. This competition is not only a platform to discover and celebrate local collaborative efforts but also a chance to communicate how these partnerships contribute to sustaining your environment.

We eagerly anticipate reading your entries and witnessing your creative expressions of partnership through art.

Please note, the competition runs from January 1st to March 31st, 2026. Ensure your entries reach the Giraffe Centre by April 5th, 2026. We are excited to engage with your essays and artworks and marvel at the innovative ideas you bring to life.
Wishing you all the best and Godspeed!

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Congratulation to the 2025 AFEW Kenya Environmental Awareness Competition Winners

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For the past 2 months, we have been sifting through 0ver 7000 entries from 30+ county across Kenya. We must say, it has been quite a thrill going through the essays, artworks and group projects. 

Focusing on the theme “Collaboration and Innovation in Environmental Conservation for Posterity”, these students creatively expressed their thoughts in tackling the topic to the best of their knowledge. From the Kindergarten to tertiary level of education, these students labored hard and smart on their entries to produce creative essays and inciteful artworks. we raise our glasses in honor to such dedication and diligence.  

This year’s winners will be crowned on the 20th of June 2025, as we commemorate the world Giraffe Day at the Giraffe Centre Premises in Karen Hardy, along Nyumbi road. 

Without further ado, here is the list of the 2025 AFEW Kenya- Giraffe Centre Environmental Awareness Competition Winners!! 

Congratulations once again!!

2024 AFEW Kenya - Giraffe Centre's Winners' Safari

2025 AFEW Kenya – Giraffe Centre’s Annual Environmental competition

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 🎉 Happy 2025, Kenya! 🎉

It’s a brand new year, and we’re celebrating the fact that we made it to 2025! This year promises to be full of exciting possibilities, especially for our young minds.

Speaking of exciting possibilities, get ready for the annual Environmental Awareness Competition! It’s back, bigger and greener than ever, and we’re inviting all Kenyan school students to join the fun.

From January 1st to March 31st, you’ll have the chance to showcase your creativity and passion for our planet. This year’s theme is all about collaboration and innovation in environmental conservation.

Think about it: how can we work together to find new and exciting ways to protect our environment for future generations?

Here’s your chance to make a difference!

Get ready to unleash your inner artist, photographer, and innovator!

This year, we’re challenging you to bring this theme to life through:

Artwork: Let your imagination run wild and create stunning pieces that highlight the importance of environmental conservation.
Photography: Capture the beauty of nature and the impact of our actions on the environment.
Group Projects: Team up with your classmates and create innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Don’t forget to check out the poster for all the details and submission guidelines!

We can’t wait to see your amazing submissions! Let’s make 2025 a year where we all work together to create a greener, healthier future for Kenya!

2025 AFEW Kenya – Giraffe Centre competition poster

What are some innovative ideas you have for environmental conservation? Let’s start a conversation!

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Celebrating Kenya’s Environmental Champions: A Tribute to AFEW Participants

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It is with immense joy and gratitude that we extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who participated in the 2024 AFEW Kenya Environmental Awareness Competition. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to environmental stewardship have not only inspired us but have also contributed significantly to the preservation and conservation of our planet.

From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the serene landscapes of the Rift Valley, your collective efforts have undoubtedly made a profound impact on raising awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability. Whether through innovative projects, compelling artwork, or insightful essays, your creativity and enthusiasm have shone brightly, illuminating a path towards a greener and more sustainable future for Kenya and beyond.

As the competition came to a close on March 31st, we were truly overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of entries we received. Each submission was a testament to your unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world around you. Your dedication to environmental conservation is not only commendable but serves as a beacon of hope for generations to come.

To all the participants, we offer our sincerest congratulations on your outstanding contributions. Your hard work and determination have not gone unnoticed. You are all winners in our eyes, and we are immensely proud of each and every one of you.

Now, as we eagerly anticipate the moment of celebration, we are thrilled to announce that the winners of the 2024 AFEW Kenya Environmental Awareness Competition will be feted on the 7th of June, 2024. This will be a day of recognition, appreciation, and celebration of your remarkable achievements. We cannot wait to honor your dedication and showcase your remarkable accomplishments to the world.

To those who emerged victorious, we extend our warmest congratulations. Your exemplary efforts have set a benchmark for environmental advocacy and activism. You are the trailblazers, the changemakers, and the guardians of our planet’s future. May your passion continue to ignite change and inspire others to join the noble cause of environmental conservation.

Unleash Your Creativity: Join the “Think Green Go Green for a Better Future” Essay and Art Competition!

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity and environmental consciousness? The Giraffe Centre invites you to participate in our eagerly awaited essay and art competition, themed “Think Green Go Green for a Better Future.” This is not just a chance to showcase your talents but an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly future.

Competition Details:

– Theme: Think Green Go Green for a Better Future
– Submission Period: January 1st to March 31st
– Categories: Essay and Art
– Prizes: The winners will embark on a one-week fully paid Safari adventure!

How to Participate:

1. Choose Your Medium: Whether you’re a wordsmith or an artist, this competition caters to both! Craft an essay or create a captivating piece of art that aligns with the theme.

2. Express Your Vision: Dive deep into the theme and express your vision for a sustainable future. What does it mean to “Think Green” and “Go Green” in your eyes? Your unique perspective could make a significant impact!

3. Submit Your Entry: Send in your masterpiece between January 1st and March 31st. Details on submission methods and guidelines can be found on the competition poster.

Why Participate?

1. Environmental Impact: Your thoughts and creativity can inspire change. By participating, you become an advocate for a greener and healthier planet.

2. Skill Enhancement: Sharpen your writing and artistic skills under the theme of environmental sustainability.

3. Adventure Awaits: Imagine yourself on a one-week fully paid Safari, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The winners of the competition will experience this unforgettable journey.

Hosted by Giraffe Centre:

The Giraffe Centre is dedicated to environmental education and conservation. By hosting this competition, we aim to nurture the talents of Kenyan youth while fostering a deep appreciation for our planet’s well-being.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while showcasing your creativity! Let your imagination run wild as you “Think Green” and “Go Green” for a better future.

Visit our website for more details on how to participate, submission guidelines, and updates on the competition. Together, let’s create a future where sustainability is at the heart of our actions.

Join us in the journey towards a greener, brighter tomorrow!

Commending the Victorious Participants of the 2023 AFEW Kenya – Giraffe Centre Annual Environmental Awareness Competition

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We have had numerous environmental conservation programmes with the goal of altering mindsets throughout the last 40 years of The Giraffe Centre’s existence. These programmes are classified into three categories: funding, school programmes, and giraffe conservation.

The Annual Environmental Awareness Competition is one of the school programmes. This competition has been going on for 37 years. This competition seeks to provide students from Kenyan schools with an opportunity to express their opinions on environmental conservation based on a predetermined theme. They submit essays or artwork in response to level-specific questions. Students from Pre-school to Undergraduate can take part.

Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s give a round of applause to the outstanding winners of this year’s competition. These exceptional students truly shone among a pool of remarkable entries. Their compelling perspectives on the environmental conservation theme, “It Is Time for Change! Let’s Restore Our Mother Nature,” resonated powerfully.

Click here to get the list of winners

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2022 AFEW Kenya Environmental Competition Prize Winners

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Every year we host an annual Environmental competition. The competition seeks to give students a chance to give their views concerning the environment according to a set of questions and theme. We’ve marked the entries and here is the list of winners for the 2022 AFEW Kenya Annual Environmental Competition

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2021 AFEW Kenya Environmental Competition Results.

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Every year, we host an environmental competition from the 1st of January to the 31st of March. This year, like tradition, we did host the competition. 

We are grateful to every student who sent in their entries. 

Click here to see the 2021 AFEW Kenya – Giraffe Centre Competition winners. 

Happy World Giraffe Day

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The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife-Kenya was established in 1979 by Jock and Betty Leslie Melville as a breeding Centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffes. We pride ourselves as one of the oldest giraffe conservation organization in the world. The organization’s story has been one of progressive giraffe conservation, and vibrant transformational conservation education programmes for the youth of Kenya.

Since the time the organization was established, the Rothschild’s giraffe population in Kenya has tremendously increased from 130 to slightly over 700 individuals in the wild.

Did you know giraffe populations have plummeted by 40% and that they are listed as Vulnerable to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List? This is mainly due to habitat degradation, climate change and poaching. Well, you and I can do something to avert this looming biodiversity crisis. Join us and let us give giraffes overriding attention and rescue them from this silent extinction. We can do this by caring for our environment and creating awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation.

On Sunday 21st June, 2020, AFEW Kenya joins other partners in celebrating World Giraffe Day. The day is dedicated every year to celebrate and raise awareness about the world’s tallest mammal on the longest day and/or night of the year! (Depending on which hemisphere you are in).

Join us in celebrating these icons by sharing with us a one word description of a giraffe. Share this with us on our social media sites below and use the hashtag #ILOVEGIRAFFES and #WORLDGIRAFFEDAY2020.

Happy World Giraffe Day from all of us here!

 

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Birding Experience

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Hey Giraffe Community, this Saturday, 6th of June 2020, we will be hosting a birding event from 8:00am to 10:00am at our Nature Sanctuary at Karen, Hardy Area. You’ll get an exclusive guided walk in the Sanctuary, get to view, learn and exprerience Birding like never before. 

For you to participate, you’ll need to make a prior booking by registering here. This is to make sure that before, during and after the event, we keep the measures put forth by the Government of Kenya in Combating the Pandemic.

For any inquiry, email us on reservations@giraffecentre.org  See you then