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Galana

Volunteer Building Projects

Galana Secondary School

Following the tremendous success of the 2013 to 2015 projects in Galana the Board of Friends From Ireland decided to look at the possibility of building a Secondary School.

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Conservation & Student Research Projects

Student Research Projects

In January 2016 we were honoured to have the presence of the Irish Ambassador to Kenya, Dr Vincent O’Neill, accompanied by his wife Bróna, along with the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Prof. Judi Wakhungu, at a launch in Galana, Kenya.

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Press & Media

John A. Byrne – from Garda to wildlife conservationist

Our Chairman on RTE Radio with Ryan Tubridy Former Garda John A. Byrne is used to dealing with rule-breakers – but it’s very hard to control baboons and elephants!

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Female Empowerment

Mabel Sustainable Feminine Hygiene

After witnessing the lack of access and the expense of feminine hygiene products in rural communities in Zambia as well as the taboo that still results in girls and women not communicating or supporting each other during their periods, Lauren Mellor decided to set up Mabel.

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Female Empowerment

Galana Amani Women’s Group

The Galana Amani Women’s group are a group of women from the Galana area who have come together to continue their education and learn new skills with the support of Friends From Ireland.

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Conservation & Student Research Projects

Galana Wildlife Conservancy

Friends From Ireland has worked in the Galana community in Kenya since 2012 and throughout that time has been supported by the management and scouts of the Galana Wildlife Conservancy (GWC).

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Volunteer Building Projects

Galana Primary School and Kindergarten

While extending and renovating the Clinic at Galana in 2012, Friends From Ireland visited the local primary school.

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Volunteer Building Projects

Galana Clinic

The Galana Dispensary is situated at the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) Headquarters, adjacent to the Galana Conservancy and Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. It operates as a frontline medical facility and is the primary source of emergency care for many thousands of local rural inhabitants.

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