Sunday the 16th September 2018 saw the Karura Forest transform into a field of conservationists from the very active BAPS Charities. They hosted a Walkathon to raise funds to plant 10,000 trees in 2018 & 2019. BAPS Charities in Kenya has in the past planted 40,000 trees since 2014.
BAPS Charities chose to hold the Walkathon at Karura Forest as it plays a significant role in the conservation of trees and forests in Kenya. With the organizing team in place by 8am on Sunday, 300 walkers of all ages from as young as 5 years to as old as 85 years started streaming in.
BAPS Charities applauds the success of the event to Corporate Kenya who came in as sponsors to the event and the 300 fund raisers who knocked on doors to collect pledges to plant trees in the Kenya.
It was a joy to see a range of all ages take part in the walk, making it a huge success. Through the Walkathon BAPS Charities was able to set up a strong sub-structure for their upcoming environmental projects.
