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Our Impact
What change looks like across Amboseli
CHD measures impact by what changes for people, wildlife and landscapes as well as what we deliver. Our impact reflects the combined effect of programmes working across one shared ecosystem.
Growing the foundation for restored woodland and healthier habitat.
Supporting community-led restoration across degraded areas.
Building local knowledge, participation and ownership of conservation.
Introducing young people to practical conservation and environmental stewardship.
HOW WE MEASURE IMPACT
We measure what changes
CHD tracks progress across people, wildlife and landscapes to understand whether our programmes are creating meaningful, lasting change.
We measure outcomes such as habitat recovery, household resilience, conservation participation, learning, wildlife knowledge and the strength of community stewardship.
Our measurement areas
Environmental health
Tree survival rates , woodland recovery progress & overall habitat condition across Ambosel
Educational Outreach
Schools reached, learning outcomes, and conservation action projects initiated; young people mentored through youth programs, scholarships awarded
Household Food Security
Number of households supported, fresh produce consistency (such as yields from the vertical kitchen gardens), Adoption of climate-smart adaptation practices, livelihood skills training completed
Coexistence
Community engagement in conservation decisions, reduction of human-wildlife friction, and change in landuse practices.
IMPACT BY PROGRAMME PILLAR
One landscape. Multiple dimensions of change.
CHD’s impact is reflected across the entire Amboseli ecosystem, in the health of its habitats, the resilience of its communities, the knowledge of its young people and the protection of its wildlife.
Each programme contributes to a different part of that picture, with the goal of creating a stronger, more resilient landscape where people and wildlife can thrive together.
Environmental Stewardship
Rebuilding healthier habitats and more resilient woodland.
Conservation Leadership & Education
Building knowledge, confidence and the next generation of conservation stewards.
Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
Strengthening food security and household resilience in a dryland ecosystem.
Wildlife & Coexistence
Helping people and wildlife share the landscape more safely.
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The Stories Behind the Numbers
Every number has a story.
Behind every tree planted, family supported, student reached and wildlife survey completed is a story of change.
These stories show what CHD’s impact looks like on the ground. Together, they give meaning to the numbers and show how conservation is experienced across Amboseli.
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WHAT WE’RE LEARNING
Impact is also about learning what works.
Conservation in Amboseli is constantly shaped by changing rainfall, wildlife movement, land use and community needs. CHD uses monitoring, research and feedback from communities to understand what is working, what needs to change and where greater attention is needed.
These lessons help us adapt programmes, strengthen future interventions and share practical knowledge that can support conservation beyond individual projects.
Restoration takes time
Tree planting matters, but survival, maintenance and community stewardship determine whether woodland truly returns.
Young people need exposure, not only information
Field learning, mentorship and real conservation experiences can shape confidence and long-term participation far more effectively than classroom learning alone
Resilience is interconnected
Food security, livelihoods, habitat health and coexistence influence one another, so conservation solutions must address more than one pressure at a time.
Local knowledge improves decisions
Communities often see changes in wildlife movement, water availability and land pressure before they appear in formal data.
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OUR PROGRESS OVER TIME
Building impact year after year
Since 2012, CHD has continued to grow its work across restoration, community participation, conservation education, livelihoods and wildlife research.
Tracking progress over time helps us understand how our programmes are evolving, where impact is deepening and where new challenges require us to adapt.
Show a few key year-on-year milestones rather than every activity. For example:
2012
CHD founded with a focus on people-centred conservation.
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SUPPORT THE NEXT CHAPTER
Help shape what comes next for Amboseli
CHD’s work continues to grow with the support of communities, partners, donors, researchers and visitors who believe in a future where people and wildlife can thrive together.
Your support can help restore degraded landscapes, strengthen community resilience, expand conservation education, deepen wildlife research and create more opportunities for locally led conservation.