Maralal town borders the Kirisia Forest, a vast, dense, and mountainous ecosystem that spans 780 square kilometers and generates water for more than 150,000 people. The forest is home to the Samburu people, a predominantly semi-nomadic group who are being pushed into the protected forest as regional drought and climate change is disrupting their traditional way of life. Kirisia Community Forest Association (CFA), a collaborative initiative that focuses on addressing deforestation while protecting the livelihood of communities that depend on the forest is working to help preserve this critical ecosystem. But the drought and rising costs of food are pushing people to cut firewood to make charcoal, theyre only source of income. The non profit BOMA is also working with the community to help develop better livelihoods for women so that they are able to once again protect and manage the forest, and use its resources sustainably. (Photo by Ami Vitale)
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