WWF-Kenya and Village Market Launch Blue Explorers Programme to promote marine conservation education

Nairobi, Kenya (Wednesday, 7 August): Marine conservation in Kenya has received a major boost following the launch of the Blue Explorers Programme to promote marine conservation education.

WWF-Kenya’s Panda Club and Village Market’s Under the Sea recreational park will host children for experiential learning on marine conservation.  The programme offers engaging educational and fun experiences that foster awareness of marine life and conservation for the children who visit the recreational facility. 

Hamed Ehsani, Managing Director, Village Market, said: “The Blue Explorers Programme aligns perfectly with Village Market's vision of enriching community experiences. Our partnership will provide children with engaging marine life education, instilling lifelong respect for our environment. We're proud to foster a generation of conservation-minded individuals who will champion the preservation of our marine ecosystems.”

In the new partnership, WWF-Kenya and Village Market will also focus on engaging the public to raise awareness and support marine conservation efforts in Kenya.

Mohamed Awer, Chief Executive Officer, WWF-Kenya, said: “The success of conservation will depend on the efforts we invest in today to nurture young nature champions who will take up the mantle through individual responsibility to protect and conserve our rich biodiversity. The Blue Explorers programme is a great platform for children to learn and appreciate the importance of preserving marine life. 

About WWF-Kenya Panda Club

Launched in 2018, WWF-Kenya Panda Club is an initiative that uses fun and experiential learning for children between the ages of 5-14 years to foster responsibility towards environmental conservation. The Initiative aims to create a pool of conservation champions and further enhance basic conservation skills for children and teens to provide innovative, relevant and cost-effective solutions towards conserving our natural world; nurturing nature champions and decision makers of the future on matters of the environment.  

About Village Market

Since its 1995 opening, Village Market has become a leading shopping and entertainment destination in Nairobi's Diplomatic District. Featuring over 250 outlets, it offers a blend of food, fashion, lifestyle, and family fun. Highlights include an 11-lane Brunswick Bowling alley, a 15,000 sq. ft. Trampoline Park, an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark Minigolf course, and the Under-The-Sea kids' playground. Additionally, it boasts a Virtual Reality arcade and Virtual Racing. With over 45 restaurants and unique architecture, Village Market combines style, luxury, and African charm. For updates, visit  www.villagemarket-kenya.com

For queries on the programme, please contact: 

Lisa Nduta, Fundraising Assistant WWF-Kenya lnduta@wwfkenya.org 

Christine Ng’ang’a  Assistant Recreation Manager Village Market christine@villagemarket-kenya.com