There are a few ways in which you can contribute to the Chem Chem Association. Just by staying with us, guests already make a difference to the communities and conservation of our region.
A responsible partner to the community to be part of their upliftment
We will continue to work towards making a real difference to the lives of the people who live in the Tarangire Ecosystem. You are able to amplify this impact by bringing along a few of the items in our packing list below and there are some activities that you can ask to participate in during your stay (please arrange beforehand).
If you are not staying with us, you can still be part of our philanthropic efforts. If you would like to make a financial contribution, you may do so by donating to the Chem Chem Association, purchasing one of our Conservation Manager’s art prints or sponsoring one of the items on our Wishlist. Funds raised will support our various projects including antipoaching operations, human-wildlife conflict resolution, community development and research initiatives.
What you can bring
- School supplies - book bags, chalk, crayons, erasers, handheld pencil sharpeners, markers, pencils, pencil cases/bags, and pens
- Metal cups and bowls
- Reusable water bottles
- Computer hardware/software, including solar powered working laptops
- Sports/outdoor activities - inflation pumps, jump ropes, soccer balls, team uniforms and tennis balls
- Clothing/shoes - new or gently used children's clothing and shoes
- First aid/health - antibiotic ointments and band-aids
See more on Pack for a Purpose:
Our wishlist:
Conservation
- Garmin GPS: US$ 200
- Ranger uniform, boots, flashlight & backpack: US$ 500
- Motorbike: US$ 1 500
- Rangers' 4-man tent: US$ 2 250
- Annual salary for a ranger: US$ 6 000
- Borehole: US$ 10 000
- Solar water pump: US$ 18 000
- Radio system: US$ 35 000
Education
- School desk: US$ 80
- One year's school books for a child: US$ 120
- Teacher's desk: US$ 140
- Teacher's bonus: US$ 200
- Lunch per day for 500 children: US$ 500
- School kitchen: US$ 25 000
- Double classroom with teacher's office: US$ 40 000
Community
- Living enclosures - to protect families, livestock & crops: US$ 500
- Wildlife protection awareness - Chem Chem Soccer Cup (10 communities - 15 teams)
- Trophy: US$ 350
- Prizes: US$ 500
- Soccer Balls x 40: US$ 1 000
- Uniforms for 300 players: US$ 9 000
For direct bank deposits, please use the banking details below. We appreciate every contribution and would be delighted if you let us know the deposit details to conservation@chemchemsafari.com as we would like to personally thank you and let you know what the funds were used for.
Bank M (Tanzania) Limited Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
SWIFT: BNKMTZTZ
Account Number: 0550023872
Account Name: Live Wildlife Education Foundation Company Ltd
Or visit The Bodhi Tree Foundation to donate: thebodhitreefoundation.org/donate/chem-chem