The Ambururu Waterfall Conservancy stands at a pivotal crossroads in its storied fifteen-year history. Nestled in Siaya County's Yala Valley, these ancient waters have witnessed generations of the Luo and Luhya peoples — and today, they call upon us to act.
Forest encroachment, changing rainfall patterns, and the pressures of a growing local economy threaten the delicate ecosystem that sustains both nature and the 250+ families who depend upon it. Your support changes that.
"When the waterfall sings, the whole valley listens. Help us keep that song alive."
— Ernest Charles Omusula, Conservancy FounderThe conservancy's model is unique: every shilling donated stays in the valley. Local guides earn living wages. Children attend conservation education programmes. Invasive species are cleared by community teams. And the waterfall — the soul of this place — continues to flow clean and unobstructed into the generations ahead.
Donations are directed into three active programmes:
Conservation Fund — 55%
Community Wages — 30%
Education & Outreach — 15%
No administrative fees. No intermediaries. Every donation is acknowledged with a personalised letter from the founder.
Select an amount that speaks to your commitment — each tier carries its own legacy of conservation and community care.
"A single stream carves the deepest valley."
Every contribution creates measurable, documented change in the Yala Valley ecosystem and community.
Maintains 10 trail markers and ensures safe passage for over 1,000 annual visitors through Ambururu's pristine ancient paths.
Supports local guide wages for a full week — providing sustainable employment and preserving the indigenous ecological knowledge passed down through generations.
Protects 5 acres of endangered rainforest for three months — clearing invasive species, monitoring water quality, and safeguarding nesting habitat for endemic bird species.
Funds comprehensive conservation education for 50 local youth — teaching ecology, sustainable tourism, and the ancestral significance of the Ambururu watershed.
Three secure ways to make your contribution reach the heart of Ambururu's conservation work.
For recurring donations and Gift Aid eligibility, PayPal gives you the most flexible giving options.
We publish quarterly financial reports accessible to every donor. You will always know precisely where your contribution flows — from your wallet to the waterfall.
Since 2010, Ambururu has protected over 5,000 acres, documented 180+ bird species, and supported more than 250 families through conservation-linked employment. This is not charity — it is investment.
Ernest Omusula personally acknowledges every donation with a handwritten letter and an annual impact report. Your name, if you permit, is inscribed in the Ambururu Conservancy Register of Honour.
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