HELP CHAMPION FARMING AND TOURISM IN MASANA VILLAGE AND STOP CHILD LABOUR

Masana village is situated along the foots of maragoli hills in Vihiga County, few kilometers to kakamega forest and also other tourism sites and destinations along lake victoria (one day excursion) making it ideal for tourism and other leisure activities such has mountain climbing , hiking , nature trailing and walks on maragoli hills.These area has a population of up to about 15000 or more people. Since 2002 the area has been characterized by perennial famine with the first which was nicknamed "Esaba Ilara" meaning wash your hands we eat". by the inhabitants. Due to poor farming practices and improper environmental conservation , there is high rise of mortality rate among st the youth living in Masana , some engaging in crime and criminal activities to sustain their families while others lose self-esteem due to factors like un-employment , lack of adequate education and opportunities. Help promote Tourism and farming in Masana project ought to solve the child labor problem in the area (children involved in stone mining tasks by parents instead of going to school) by at least 15 percent in the year 2023 and also offer employment opportunities to the locals and enable them improve their livelihoods.

At the moment the project has secured 1/2 acre parcel of land where it wants to construct a community "Open learning Environmental Conservation and Tourism promotion Ecco campsite" with the purpose of using the site to Accommodate guests who wold like to volunteer in community projects or have programs that they would like to share with the community or just visiting the area.Part of proceeds will be put in supporting Environmental conservation of the Angoya river and also the stunning maragoli hills which is just few meters away.

The first phase of the project is meant to create a picnic site with a common children playground.

Estimated budget cost for the first phase; Euros 10,000

Fencing : 450 Euros

Gates : 300 Euros 2 gates (entrance and exit)

Pit-latrines & washrooms : 600 Euros 4 latrines and washrooms

Water tanks : 1300 Euros 2 (10,000 litres) each cost 650 Euros

Euro: 400: 4 traditionally built huts for accommodation

Up-keep and maintenance : 550 Euros (gardening, security ,tree seedlings , flowers and landscaping)

Solar energy power panels : 1500 Euros 10 panels , energy saving batteries and installations.

Euros 200: 2 swings , one slide.

Euro 300 : 4 Gazebos for picnic

For everyone who is going to donate we will appreciate by including their names in the official project Donors board that will be displayed in our project office; and to whom will also be offered a VIP reception when visiting the project at any given time.

Please Help us realise this Awesome dream that will see a STOP to child labor and exploitation and also improve the Masana community livelihood.

Thanks in Advance.

James Angila

Project founder and coordinator