Disability Tourisim Centre - Harnessing Tourism Industry to Build Economic Capacity of People with Disabilities in Nanyuki Town.
A project aimed at building the capacity of disable d people in Nanyuki ton through the establishment of a Tourist Centre. This initial grant was designed to facilitate the planning process of the Eco-tourism project.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Kenya Association for Empowerment of Disabled People in Kenya
Country:
Kenya
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
KEN/UNF-GEF/PLN-07-01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Planning gef grant
Based on the results of the planning study, the project will be scaled up to a USD 38,500 grant for construction of an Eco-Tourism Center for the Disabled Community of Nanyuki, Kenya. A business feasibility study and designs for the structure were completed as part of the planning grant.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Many individuals within the disabled community in Nanyuki town rely on the sale of non-renewable forest resources such as firewood and charcoal for income. This project will create alternative and sustainable income generating activities by promoting eco-friendly tourism.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project
1
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Nancy Chege
Phone:
(254-20) 7624473
Fax:
(254-20) 621076
Email:
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 30218
Nairobi, 00100
Nairobi, 00100
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