Community Outreach Programme
Submitted by Kago Morobane on Fri, 08/10/2021 - 12:53
Donors/Funders:
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation; Thin Green Line Foundation; Perivoli Trust; Elephant Charge
Implementers:
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Countries:
Objectives:
1. To increase conservation awareness amongst local community members living alongside wildlife and within key transit areas; 2. To engage local communities in wildlife conservation, and reinforce the benefits of protecting Zambia’s natural resources; 3. To empower women living contiguous to Protected Areas with sustainable livelihoods.
Conservation awareness via community radio; conservation education via weekly conservation clubs in primary schools, empowerment of women with alternative livelihoods; human wildlife conflict
TFCA:
PAs:
Nkala GMA
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province):
Musungwa and Shezongo Chiefdoms
HQ of the Initiative:
Leopards Hill Road, Zambia
Timeframe:
2010 to 2021
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:
Yes
Elaborate on likelihood to extend:
Ongoing. We aim continue to educate, empower and engage the communities living contiguous to Kafue National Park for as long as the need exists.
Budget:
200000.00
Currency:
USD
Thematic Focus:
Community Livelihood Dev, HWC mitigation, Integrated Land Use Planning & Implementation, NR Protect & Mgt, Research, Tourism
Other Thematic Focuses:
Jeni Vanhoucke
1st Contact Name:
Jeni Vanhoucke
1st Contact Email:
2nd Contact Name:
Britius Munkombwe
2nd Contact Email:
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