A Rocha, an organization dedicated to preserving biological diversity through practical conservation projects around the world, was the recipient of a Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant. The funds helped A Rocha provide academic scholarships and training to local guides in the principles of sustainable eco-tourism within the Eastern African coastal forest at Arabuko-Sokoke and the associated tidal inlet of Mida Creek. The local population is assisting in the protection of their lands and have economic incentives to continue the protection of this most treasured natural habitat.

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