Go See Kenya - Who We Are
Peter and Sandra Ruysenaars are proudly Kenyan and have been based in Shimoni for 17 years, giving them a unique insight into the region. They are respected and popular for their community work, particularly with the schools throughout the region. Ten of the schools are affiliated with the registered charity The Kenya Kesho Trust. Go See Kenya was created by Peter and Sandra as an eco-tourism organisation that helps to conserve a delicate environment whilst being of benefit to the local community.
The initiative behind the The Kenya Kesho Trust came from an inheritance given to Peter and Sandra by Sandra’s father, Monty England and his wife Margaret. Monty was a great believer in the importance of education and this Trust and its values are dedicated to him.
The Staff
Tom and Amelia (British), are both Marine scientists who have spent the last 6 months running the research projects for GSK. They will co-ordinate with external researchers from the UK and are responsible for recruiting project staff to carry out research and to lead the volunteer groups on the ground.
Duncan (Kenyan) has extensive experience in volunteer-based expeditions and will be organising and co-ordinating the Education and Community Element. Big ‘D’ as everyone calls him has a fantastic rapport with the kids and has set up his own website to make the wider world aware of the struggles that the local schools and those attending them face. Duncan will be the first point of contact for volunteers requiring a guide for any local activities.
Nassoro (Tanzanian) Dive Instructor since 2006. Nassoro has been Captain of M Y Kisiwani for four years and will be responsible for all dive training and snorkelling. An optional extra will be a week diving around Pemba Island with Nassoro on M Y Kisiwani.