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BETA Youth award

Winner - Green Student Traveller Award 2010

About GreenFORCE:

“I set up Greenforce in 1997 with an old Land Rover and a couple of volunteers following the Congo conflict. Rebels were coming across the border killing the wildlife for food.” Marcus Watts, founder of GreenFORCE.

“We quickly realised that finding an alternate food supply was the only way to protect the wildlife. From this small beginning Greenforce has grown to help create a balanced environment for both the indigenous people and the surrounding wildlife. Combining scientific research with practical solutions, we aim to create a complete biodiversity management plan.”

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Marcus has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society. He has also been elected Chairman of the Year Out Group, that encourages and regulates overseas volunteering.

BBC News 24 Interview: Fund raiser for fresh water, built two 50,000 litre resevoirs for the Maasai. Conservation In Action.

The principles of GreenFORCE came from the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The first global recognition of the urgent need to preserve the diversity of life on earth. 168 countries undertoke to impliment bio diversity surveys of their "at risk" regions. Section 3c states that “if the host country does not have the resource to undertake this work then an international aid organization would be invited in by the host country”. GreenFORCE is one of those organisations.

We are a member of the IUCN – World Conservation Union. An NGO in our host counties. Multiple award winner, both in country and internationally, GreenFORCE only works at the invitation of the host country, in partnership with the local people to create a sustainable and bio-diverse future.

 Real solutions for local issues.

Me with Maasai in office
me at maasai clinic
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Your Financial Protection

It is important to know that you will be safe on your project. Although we have over twenty years experience we have ensured your money will also be safe with us. All bookings paid by your credit card are typically protected, check with your individual card company. In addition we are a bonded travel operator:

Call us for your full policy details, but here is a summary “In accordance with The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992 all passengers booking with Gapforce (London) Ltd are fully insured for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Gapforce (London) Ltd. This insurance has been arranged by Towergate Chapman Stevens through HCCI International Insurance Company PLC.”