These projects aim to engage local communities in biodiversity conservation efforts, focusing on empowering women and youth, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and encouraging active participation in conservation activities. Implemented by WICO in collaboration with local partners and community groups, the project recognizes that community involvement is crucial for successful and long-term conservation outcomes. Through this initiative, WICO works to ensure that conservation is integrated into the daily lives of local people.
This is the cornerstone of this project, aiming to empower women in local communities by supporting their active involvement in conservation activities such as habitat restoration, waste management, and environmental education. This program provides training and resources in areas such as sustainable agriculture, beekeeping, ecotourism, and natural resource management, linking income-generating activities with conservation efforts. These initiatives not only help conserve local biodiversity but also provide economic incentives for women's participation in conservation activities.
This project focuses on empowering youth, particularly young girls, by equipping them with vital skills in conservation and providing mentorship to foster future leaders in environmental protection. Through comprehensive training and hands-on experience, the initiative aims to build capacity, raise awareness, and create opportunities for youth to actively contribute to conservation efforts.
This initiative offers specialized training in project management, proposal writing, and research methodologies, empowering young individuals with the tools they need to lead and manage conservation projects effectively.
The project supports the construction of toilets and water tanks in remote schools, addressing basic sanitation needs. It also provides sanitary pads and facilitates training programs for the production of reusable pads, ensuring that girls have access to the resources they need to continue their education and participate fully in community activities.
This initiative identifies and sponsors talented female footballers and other games, offering them the opportunity to join sports academies. Through this platform, the project also promotes conservation awareness, using sports as a tool for community engagement and environmental education.