Journeys With Purpose shines a spotlight on women in conservation - the 11-day journey celebrates the environmental stewardesses fighting climate change in Kenya
The new all-women-for-women journey hosted in partnership with Daughters for Earth and Soul Safaris, the first of its kind, will celebrate the projects and their leaders that are working to protect and restore Mother Earth.
Guests will be hosted for the duration of their stay by Co-founder of Daughters for Earth, Zainab Salbi & COO of Wildlives Foundation Rachel Rivera.
The trip takes place in International Women’s Month, 20th - 31st March 2024.
The price includes an 8% per person impact pledge to Daughters for Earth.
Impact travel specialists, Journeys With Purpose and Soul Safaris, have released details of its inaugural all-women-for-women Flagship Journey in Kenya in partnership Daughters for Earth. The 11-day journey will connect with the women at the frontline of climate change in East Africa, showcase the extraordinary projects protecting and restoring the environment for the next generation, and explore the science and the strategy behind their work. Co-founder of Daughters for Earth, Zainab Salbi & COO of WildLives Foundation Rachel Rivera, will host the group for the duration, facilitating informal discussions, learning and reflection.
“This remarkable journey will shine a light on the extraordinary women and projects in Kenya that are working to protect and restore our planet for future generations,” said Venetia Martin, Partnerships Director, Journeys With Purpose. “This is a programme that is truly close to our hearts - we’ve worked closely with the brilliant team at Daughters for Earth to ensure we hear from a range of changemakers making real impact in East Africa. By introducing our guests to these pioneers, we’re forging a community of environmental advocates to champion these people, projects and places for years to come.”
“I have come to learn through my visits to Kenya that women who are rising up to protect Mother Earth, do not need empowerment. What they need is for their power to be reinforced, endorsed and celebrated, said Zainab Salbi, Co-founder of Daughters for Earth. “In this trip, we will get the chance to witness their work, learn so much about how to shift our relationship with nature and be filled with inspiration about how we can indeed protect Mother Earth. This is a trip of feminine power. In its strength, clarity and indeed beauty. I assure you it is a life changing experience.”
Daughters for Earth is dedicated to raising and deploying $100 million to women-led projects around the world that are driving change from the ground up. Through a powerful model of collaboration with leading experts, a global advisory council, and trusted partners with decades of experience, Daughters for Earth identifies highly effective women-led projects around the world and supports them with much-needed funding and awareness.
Daughters for Earth Co-founders are Jody Allen (Founder of WildLives Foundation and Chair of Allen Holdings) along with Zainab Salbi (best selling author and Founder of Women For Women International).
Daughters for Earth Leadership team includes:
Rachel Rivera (COO of Wild Lives Foundation (launched by Jody Allen in 2016), Casey Rogers (Chief Mobilizing along with Justin Winters (Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth).
Taran Kaur Gehlot, Daughters for Earth leader in Kenya.
Sofia DeMeyer, Daughters for Earth leader in Switzerland/Europe.
Sonia Harrison, Daughters for Earth leader in the UK.
Soul Safaris, the transformative travel impact specialist, has co-created this safari with Journeys With Purpose and Daughters for Earth to highlight a programme that promotes a deep connection with Nature and a reconnection with the wild primordial self.
“Growing up in Kenya, from an early age, I have been blessed to feel a profound connection with Nature, understanding deeply the interconnectivity between the wellbeing of the planet and all it’s biodiversity and the wellbeing of humanity. Women are at the forefront of protecting our planet and their resilience, strength and commitment to our collective wellbeing is unwaivered” says Taran Kaur Gehlot, Founder of Soul Safaris. “Daughters for Earth is truly an inspiring campaign, revealing the power of women globally, to amplify their collective impact. It brings us great joy to be able to share their story through this Journey.”
Programme highlights:
Visit Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), Kenya’s largest grassroots organisation that supports critical services for those living in urban slums and provides education and leadership development for women and girls.
Engage with the Pangolin Project with the Founder Dr. Claire Okell and Lead Researcher Beryl Makori - join the team as they work to identify and conserve the critical pangolin populations in Kenya and partner with the local community to educate and raise awareness.
Meet Founder and Executive Director, Shivani Bhalla, at the Ewaso Lions Project. Join as they work alongside local women, delivering programmes designed by Samburu women themselves, to provide a platform for traditional women to reclaim their place as the owners and protectors of wildlife.
Spend the morning tracking with the Zeitz Foundation Female Rangers and Canine Anti-poaching Unit.
Shadow the team at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary - Africa’s first community owned elephant sanctuary situated in Northern Kenya.
Attend a naming Ceremony with the Maasai Elders and powerful women in the community.
Alongside the remarkable encounters, guests will enjoy game drives, yoga, sound baths and excursions to Shetani Lava Flow and Chyulu Hills Cloud Forest. They will spend their evenings around the fire with a series of thoughtful discussions presented by the women they have met along the way and guests will sleep soundly at Kenya’s finest lodges including Richard Branson’s Luxury Tented Camp Mahali Mzuri, Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp and Jochen Zeitz’s Private Safari Lodge Segera Retreat.
The ultra-exclusive 11-day all-inclusive journey through Kenya is charged at $48,750 USD per person. This includes full board accommodation in single occupancy private rooms, charter flights, private experiences, exclusive access to conservation and community initiatives hosted by Zainab Salbi and Rachel Rivera, International flights are not included.
The price includes a 8% per person impact pledge to Daughters For Earth.
JWP is a member of 1% for the Planet, The Long Run, and a Certified B Corp, and it has been awarded B Corp's “Best for the World: Environment 2022” as B Corp’s highest scoring travel company.
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