The Il Ngwesi Community Trust (ICT) was formed in 2003 to oversee the raising of funds for the programme & to oversee project implementation, ensuring that funds raised are used for their intended purpose. The trustees are local Maasai representing the different areas within the ranch, & four co-opted members. The Il Ngwesi Community Trust liaises with donors & well wishers on projects that have a wider scope than the immediate ranch as well as collaborates on any joint funding proposals & particular capacity-building needs that may emerge in the community.

Community Programs
The local community is predominantly pastoralist, traditionally dependent on livestock. Recent droughts have underlined the value of diversifying income & tourism can really help to reduce the vulnerability of the community to the unpredictable rains. Projects in the community are also an essential part of continuing to build on existing buy-in to the vision. The Il Ngwesi Community Trust
therefore currently working on projects in wildlife conservation, the preservation of Maasai culture, income generating activities, education, health, water & infrastructure.

Partners, Friends & Supporters
The growth & development of this community has come about through working with these
valued local & international partners & friends.