Eligibility of the Applicants

The programme welcomes participation from individuals interested in learning about the Ocean, including members of Women's Groups and Community Organisations, Indigenous Communities, Beach Management Units (BMU) leaders and representatives, Youth representatives, Government Officials, Extension Workers, Academia and Research Institutions, Environmental NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, Educators, and Trainers. Participants selected for the course are expected to fully commit to attending and actively participate throughout the entire duration of the course. Additionally, access to a computer, laptop, or phone with internet connectivity is required to complete all course activities effectively. 

Participants will be awarded a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the course.

Vigezo vya Waombaji

Mpango huu unakaribisha ushiriki kutoka kwa watu binafsi wanaopenda kujifunza kuhusu bahari, wakiwemo wanachama wa Vikundi vya Wanawake na Mashirika ya Kijamii, Jumuiya za Wenyeji, Viongozi na wawakilishi wa Vitengo vya Usimamizi wa Ufuo (BMU), wawakilishi wa Vijana, Maafisa wa Serikali, Wafanyakazi wa Ugani, Taaluma na Taasisi za Utafiti, Mazingira. NGOs, Mashirika ya Kiraia, Waelimishaji, na Wakufunzi. Washiriki wanatarajiwa kujitolea kikamilifu kuhudhuria na kushiriki kikamilifu katika muda wote wa kozi. Zaidi ya hayo, ufikiaji wa kompyuta, kompyuta ndogo au simu iliyo na muunganisho wa intaneti inahitajika ili kukamilisha shughuli zote za kozi kwa ufanisi.

Washiriki watapatiwa cheti cha ushiriki baada ya kumaliza kozi kwa mafanikio.

This course focuses on the Sustainable Use of Marine Resources for Food Security in Kenya. Its core objective is to provide participants with an understanding of the importance of sustainable practices in enhancing food security through effective management of marine ecosystems. The program covers key thematic areas, including the goods and services provided by the ocean, threats to marine resources and ecosystems, sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture, ocean governance, and building resilient coastal communities. Participants will also explore the socio-economic implications of marine resource use and the policies and frameworks supporting sustainability. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources, ensuring long-term food security in Kenya.

Kozi hii inalenga Matumizi Endelevu ya Rasilimali za Bahari kwa Usalama wa Chakula Nchini Kenya. Lengo lake kuu ni kuwapa washiriki uelewa wa umuhimu wa mbinu endelevu katika kuboresha usalama wa chakula kupitia usimamizi bora wa mifumo ya ikolojia ya baharini. Programu inajumuisha maeneo muhimu ya mada, kama vile bidhaa na huduma zinazotolewa na bahari, changamoto zinazokumba rasilimali za bahari na mifumo ya ikolojia, mbinu endelevu katika uvuvi na ufugaji wa samaki, utawala wa bahari, na kujenga jamii za pwani zenye ustahimilivu. Washiriki pia watachunguza athari za kijamii na kiuchumi za matumizi ya rasilimali za bahari pamoja na sera na mifumo inayounga mkono uendelevu. Ifikapo mwisho wa kozi, washiriki watakuwa na ujuzi na zana zinazohitajika kuchangia uhifadhi na usimamizi endelevu wa rasilimali za bahari, kuhakikisha usalama wa chakula wa muda mrefu nchini Kenya.

• Comprehend the Mission and Vision of the International Ocean Institute (IOI);
• Understand the importance of sustainable use of marine resources for food security along Kenya's coast;
• Gain insight into the goods and services provided by the ocean, including living and non-living resources;
• Learn about the threats to marine resources and ecosystems, such as pollution, overfishing, and unsustainable practices;
• Understand the role of fisheries and aquaculture in enhancing food security and reducing pressure on wild marine resources;
• Develop knowledge of sustainable practices in fisheries, aquaculture, and community-based resource management;
• Familiarise with the socio-economic implications of marine resource use and their impact on coastal livelihoods;
• Understand the importance of governance frameworks and policies for the sustainable management of marine resources;
• Adopt strategies to build resilient coastal communities through sustainable resource use and conservation efforts.

• Kufahamu Dhamira na Dira ya Taasisi ya Kimataifa ya Bahari (IOI);
• Kuelewa umuhimu wa matumizi endelevu ya rasilimali za baharini kwa usalama wa chakula katika pwani ya Kenya;
• Pata ufahamu kuhusu bidhaa na huduma zinazotolewa na bahari, ikiwa ni pamoja na rasilimali hai na zisizo hai;
• Jifunze kuhusu vitisho kwa rasilimali za bahari na mifumo ya ikolojia, kama vile uchafuzi, uvuvi wa kupita kiasi, na mbinu zisizo endelevu;
• Elewa jukumu la uvuvi na ufugaji wa samaki katika kuboresha usalama wa chakula na kupunguza shinikizo kwa rasilimali za bahari za porini;
• Kuza maarifa kuhusu mbinu endelevu katika uvuvi, ufugaji wa samaki, na usimamizi wa rasilimali unaoendeshwa na jamii;
• Fahamu athari za kijamii na kiuchumi za matumizi ya rasilimali za bahari na jinsi zinavyoathiri maisha ya pwani.
• Elewa umuhimu wa mifumo ya utawala na sera kwa usimamizi endelevu wa rasilimali za bahari;
• Kuza mikakati ya kujenga jamii za pwani zenye ustahimilivu kupitia matumizi endelevu ya rasilimali na juhudi za uhifadhi.