Donors/Funders:
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation; Thin Green Line Foundation; Perivoli Trust; Elephant Charge
Implementers:
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
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.
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province):
Musungwa and Shezongo Chiefdoms
HQ of the Initiative:
Leopards Hill Road, Zambia
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:
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.
Thematic Focus:
Community Livelihood Dev, HWC mitigation, Integrated Land Use Planning & Implementation, NR Protect & Mgt, Research, Tourism