Celebrating our Fridays for Future Wins
In February 2025 we launched our engagement in the movement originally started by Greta Thunburg, ‘Fridays for Future’ FFF. We engage in the spirit of action by dedicating time on (most) Fridays to positive climate and conservation activities.
In this blog we share a running update of the activities each week to inspire, remain accountable and share some of the small ways we can all make a difference.
All Hands Beach Clean Up
Friday 4th April 2025
The seasons are changing and when the winds change we can find that the ocean ‘cleans itself’. At the normally pristine Vipingo beach we can find ourselves the recipients of litter from far-away places, unfortunately this doesn’t happen often, but of course is a stark reminder of the impact of littering.
This Friday team members from across departments leapt into action to head to our Beach Club for a voluntary beach clean-up activity.
As well as socialising and a mindful exercise in why we must all be stewards of the environment, this was also an opportunity to give back.
We are partnered with a women-led community based organisation (CBO) who collect waste, sort and sell for recycling, upcycling and proper disposal. This ‘Trash for Cash’ programme gives directly to the community as well as making our beaches idyllic to support our eco-tourism activities - a win-win.
Educating the next generation
Wednesday 26th March
The school holidays meant we had our FFF activity on a Wednesday this week.
Local international school partner Kivokoni, joined us to head on a game drive with the Vipingo Wildlife Sanctuary and learn from our Ranger team about our programmes and environmental education.
We love to host school visits and welcome them. Please read more about our activities: Wonderful School Trips To Promote Environmental And Conservation Education
Waste Management training
Thursday 20th March
An important part of being eco-conscious as a company is waste management. This week, a day early, we focussed on how our team engages with the disposal of waste.
Sourcing products that are eco-friendly as well as disposing of them in a conscious way is key to our role as custodians of the future.
This Thursday over 50 Vipingo Ridge team members attended a training session to reinforce the importance of recycling, and how they play a critical role. At Vipingo Ridge we have colour coded bins to categorise our waste, which is then collected and disposed of by our partner ‘Go Green’. The sessions were to reinforce the different bin colours, the types of waste that qualify in an interactive and fun way.
Digitisation of our Ranger team
Friday 14th March 2025
Following the successful connection to the international game changers Earth Ranger, this Friday we dedicated specific time to focus on Ranger training.
Earth Ranger came to Kenya in 2024 for a global conference as part of an engagement roadshow, and Vipingo Ridge was delighted to be the partner venue for the multiday event.
This Friday for Future was focussed on investing in our Wildlife team.
Celebrating World Wildlife Day
Thursday 6th March 2025
Technically a day early, this week we dedicated the morning to an action packaged programme with stakeholders, local school children to recognise the global World Wildlife Day.
Read more about this in our news article: Conservation financing: World Wildlife Day 2025
When Housekeeping and Wildlife teams collaborate
Friday 27th February
Our Housekeeping team is an essential part of the fabric of Vipingo Ridge, maintaining our shared spaces such as the restaurants, as well as the Signature Villas. They are custodians of waste management, following our strict recycling and disposals processes.
This FFF they engaged in a new type of ‘housekeeping’, working with our Ranger team for the afternoon to focus on a specific area of the Ridge that has become prone to litter and refuse
Important discussions about the impact of litter on the environment, the wildlife and the future were an important part of a social and productive afternoon, where two teams that do not often interact - Wildlife and Housekeeping - were able to meet and connect with a common purpose: conservation of our environment.
FFF Launch
Friday 6th February
For the first Fridays for Future activity the Wildlife administration teams, along with the Rangers headed to some of the wilder areas where the wildlife are breeding to make sure that any litter and refuse was cleared to help the new residents have a brighter future. Read more: Fridays for Future at our Wildlife Sanctuary
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