About us

The Samburu Cultural Survival Program(SCP) Is a community based tourism project formed out of genuine concerned with its motivation and a will to enhance community development. It's working with the Samburu nomadic poor household to promote and improve their livelihoods. It's registered and currently operates in Uaso Division, Samburu District ,Kenya.

 SCP enhance product development and emphasize diversity by empowering disadvantaged minorities with particular reference to their considerations of cultural tourism. It strives to maintain cultural diversity and authenticity, the objective is to identify opportunities for appropriate forms of participation in tourism across full spectrum of cultural diversity and the end goal is to meld indigenous culture and tourism to their mutual benefit.

SCP is committed to effective advocacy of community development through the development of tourism and promotion of educational well being of the community. It recognizes that educating and empowering the local community to take control over their own development is crucial. The local community has the capacity to manage their own development initiatives and that decision-making and action must be based on democratic, transparent and accountable procedures.

Mission

 Providing economic development, alternative livelihoods and income streams for local community , while safeguarding Cultural and Natural resources and the ecosystem services they provide.

Vision

 To create a mutual existence between indigenous culture, tourism and environment.

General objectives.

•  To protect and preserve the historical, environmental and cultural foundation as a living part of community life and development and ensure future generations have the oppotunity to enjoy the rich heritage of the area.
• Need to broaden the market perception of attractions or location of attractions within the area.
• To optimize the contribution of tourism to economic prosperity, full employment and residual socio-economic development.
• To educate the youth and the entire community on the scenic beauty, economic and cultural values of natural resources in the area.
• To help imrpove the physical and mental health of the community through physical recreation by organizing and developing facilities for recreation activities.
• To promote education in Uaso through advising and lobbying for its support.