Svenja Akwaba is a trained Safari Guide, has a degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management and is currently studying Systematic Theology, in particular creation care theology that motivates action. Since February she has been the Project Manager of the Blooming Desert Project which she developed as her master thesis. She lives in Kenya and Germany, where she is a member of both (friends of) A Rocha groups, and is married to Victor whom she met during her research in Kenya. If you would like to be in touch, ask questions or sign up for her Newsletter you are very welcome to reach out to svenja.akwaba@kontaktmission.org .
Climate change and rapid biodiversity loss are threatening people, landscapes and all of creation in many parts of the world. Following the example of the Apostle Paul, we should take time to understand local values, traditions, and needs, including environmental concerns, to more effectively proclaim the goodness of God in Jesus Christ.
