Similar to U.S.
land-grant university extension programs, the conservation outreach arm of
GOSESO will actively work to remediate environmental and societal problems
in the Kitobe Forest and surrounding villages. Calling on the expertise of
GOSESO faculty and acting as a hands-on experience for GOSESO students, the
conservation outreach programs will require supplemental philanthropic funding.
Our School without Walls philosophy will encourage GOSESO faculty and students
to be involved in village outreach projects. These projects will provide education
for the public that addresses the complex environmental and social issues
facing local communities, generate local support for conservation efforts,
and help to build vibrant societies. The school’s 500-acre Kitobe Forest
will be a showcase of habitat restoration initiatives and will serve as a
living example of how wildlife and humans can co-exist. GOSESO will also provide
professional development through seminars and workshops that educate and encourage
local teachers to incorporate sustainability concepts into their curriculum.