the guardian project rita & jeff rayman

DEVELOPMENT MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE

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Collaborating with National Parks, Conservancies, Reserves and safari CAMP & lodge operators, we are consultants & trainers to farmers, pastoralists & organizations- private, government and NGO.

We are investing in rural people.

Facilitating sustainable, scalable opportunity for development And capacity-building for local farmers and pastoralists living alongside protected wilderness and wildlife - supporting them in their journey to a healthy, sustainable independence and contributive co-existence with that wildlife nearby.

Our development priorities are poverty alleviation, social protection and simple green technologies that mitigate climate change and build climate resilience to protect and enhance indigenous knowledge.

We believe in empowerment, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and learning to think ahead.

Capacity-building.

Our pay-forward methodologies, when embraced by the community, secure the future of its children and build relationships with neighbouring communities.

Our methodologies reinforce an equitable sharing of benefits where community members lift each other as they rise, rather than waiting for charity.

There is no dignity, no independence and no future in a handout. There is no end to the possibilities of a hand up.

"We touch and own this project" -Simon, Barlonyo Community, Uganda

This is what development looks like!

And all of these outcomes ensure the welfare of the nearby protected wilderness spaces and the wildlife within.

We are continually heartened by simple stories of real, sustainable change through hard work and determination. Stories of new found domestic peace and partnership, and the pride of being able to “lift as you rise” Even the smallest change can create long-term thinking, unlocking human potential. Entrepreneurship. Community empowerment. Dreaming. People changing their lives.

Better healthcare, access to education, and home improvements, and micro-businesses opportunities, all generated by the community, not charitable handouts.

Community Groups & Cooperatives

RWANDA

Akayenge, Abaqundaaqurima, Bambusa, Mopundo, Mwiri, Abadatinyurugamba, Nkunda Nyungwe, Inkeragutabara, Dufatanye, Duhuze, Kotubuka, Coaconya,Icyerekezo, Imbere heza, Igisubizo, Korukire, Abadacogora, Hands Of Hope, Mizero, 13 elementary schools, Abadasigana, Abunzubumwe, Bizera, Abira, Abumutimawugo, Reraneze, Abiyunze, Minaro, Twubakana, Tubarere, Birera, Gahunga, Abhangenye, Burega, Ejoheza, Horna, Icyizere, Abasaveri, Kumdumurimo, Marima, Rambagira, Abasenganihanga, Abakundisuka, Knanga, Abaharanirajambere, Gatega, Tubehonez, Hngana, Ireberi, Kudumo, Manyagiro, Huguka, Gatje, Dufashanga, Rambagyra, Byre, Mapono, Karisimbia, Koaty, Intofanyi, Amahoro Ejo, Muhabura, Sabyinyo 1&2, Bisoke 1&2, Iteganyirize, Gahinga, Kashinge, Nyamirango, Mudakama, Munyinya, Kinyamahanga, Kabingo, Akabajara, Kareba, Karisimbi, Hirwa, Kwitonda, Kabatwa, Sabyinyo, Agashya, Amahoro, Umubano, Bwege, Susa and 750 books + a 2 acre plot for a library in Sunzu community.

UGANDA:

Ibuje, Balla, Barlonyo, Ober Bar, Abia, Kamdini, Juma, Apala, Kwoyoatar, Nora, Akuridia, Onea, Achanadiro, Bombay, Karuma, Gulu, Nyamahasa, Kanyewa, Bedmont, Diciunyi

KENYA:

Elerai Cultural Boma, Iltuleta, Kiserian/Olanti, Oltotoi, Kerinkani, Partakilat, Noonkokwa, Njoguini, Sweetwaters, Weruini, Kibubungi, Thome, Organic Kitchen Garden, Mirera, Kidogo Maji, Mutaru, Mwakikinya, Tigithi, Good Beginning, Kiserian, Chuma, Matanya, Oloololo, Ewaso Massai Community 1&2, Lewa Community Groups 1-3. Waso Rongai, Westgate Conservancy, Ilngwesi Conservancy, Ndare Ngare Forest Trust communities Subuiga, Kisima, Mbuju, Ethi, Ngare Ndare and Manyangalo, Lekurruki conservancy communities Naretu and Naimaral Women's groups and Sieko Primary School, Shompole conservancy communities Kisidai and Pakase, Mugie Conservancy communities

D.R.CONGO:

The widows of: Kahuzi-Biega NP, Virunga NP, Sake, Nyiragongo, Mugunga, Bweremana, and Kimoka.

Lwiro, The Union Of Women For Idjwi Development, Beni, Ruchuru, Rumangabo, Rwindi, UFIN Idjwi, CPNCK Idjwi, AMVO Idjwi, Men For Peace Idjwi

TANZANIA:

Katavi Useva, Kiboni, Mahale Kitumbi Village, Tungamulanga, Mugumu Village, Hope For Girls & Women Butiyama & Mugumu, Ujamaa, Arusha Rotary,

CAMBODIA:

Siem Reap Village Communities 1-3, Phare Circus Siem Reap, Phare Ponleu Selpak Arts School Battambang, Phnom Kravanh community Tatai

BHUTAN:

Phajoding Monastery

TOGO:

Kpalime Forest Community

IN ADDITION

The staff of over 35 hotels, lodges and safari camps across East Africa received training in free, organic fertilizer production and container farming strategies.