About us
We bring communitiestogether and drive change.
Who Are We?
Wilderness Conservation Centre (WCC) is a Kenyan-based NGO profoundly connected to Marsabit’s extraordinary landscape.
We aim to collaborate closely with local communities to nurture a harmonious coexistence with wildlife. We are committed to implementing comprehensive conservation strategies that protect and sustain Marsabit’s natural habitat. By actively engaging and empowering residents, we aim to inspire a collective commitment to environmental stewardship.
Education.Sustainability.Community Initiative.
Our approach integrates education, sustainable practices, and community-driven initiatives to ensure that people and wildlife thrive together, fostering a balance that benefits both present and future generations.
Marsabit County is a geographical masterpiece, featuring arid landscapes, towering dunes, salt flats, and enigmatic lava flows, seamlessly interspersed with vital oases. Encompassing a vast expanse of 70,000 square kilometers, this region stands as a testament to nature’s grandeur.
The Wilderness Conservation Centre (WCC) proudly embraces this captivating locale, working hand in hand with local communities to foster a harmonious coexistence with wildlife that graces this environment. Through our conservation efforts and community engagement, we strive to safeguard the natural habitat of Marsabit County, all the while empowering its residents.
key outcomes
What makes us diferent?
Our Mission
We conduct scientific research, build local capacity, promote nature awareness, and create spaces for collaboration, turning evidence into action and solutions into lasting change.
Our Vision
A future where communities and ecosystems thrive together. Resilient, peaceful, and connected to nature.
Our Vision
Collaboration,
Empowerment,
Sustainability
team
Meet our leadership team
Alberto Borges
- Founder & Executive Director
MPhil in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge. National Geographic Explorer and Gates Cambridge Scholar
Mike Cliffton
Board Member
Dr. David Karanja
Board Member
Mercy Njogu
Board Member
Lillyane Fernandes
Board Member
Dr. Luke Dollar
Board Member
Israel Miheso
Core Team