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Accelerating access to safe water and sanitation in Grand Bassa and Rivercess Counties, Liberia n/a
WASH for resilience and adaptation to climate extremes and disaster preparedness n/a
Strengthening the Resilience and Protection of vulnerable populations living in conflict-affected areas in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo n/a
Men nan men pou’n PWOTEJE kominote nou yo: Création d'un environnement protecteur avec l’aide de la communauté? n/a
Life Saving Assistance to the Cyclone Amphan affected populations in South West part of Bangladesh n/a
FCDO HARBS project – Reducing Vulnerabilities of Displaced Communities through Durable Solutions Programming in Somalia n/a
Emergency Support to the flood affected people of Sylhet and Moulavibazar Districts n/a
Providing Life-Saving Humanitarian Relief to Communities Affected by Shocks in Somalia IRF#5 n/a
Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability to Emergencies (BRAVE) Pakistan n/a
Strengthening the Resilience of Afghanistan's Vulnerable Communities against Disasters (SRACAD) n/a
Reduction of teenage pregnancy in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone, through a transformation of attitudes towards and improving access to quality Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Rights for adolescents n/a
Integrated Emergency lifesaving Health, Nutrition, WASH and Protection support for vulnerable populations affected by adverse effects of El Niño in South Central Somalia n/a
Integrated Emergency lifesaving Health, Nutrition, WASH and Protection support for vulnerable populations affected by adverse effects of El Niño in South Central Somalia - PHASE II n/a
Capacity building programs on sustainable urbanization Capacity building programs on sustainable urbanization for central and local government officials of developing countries in the Asia-Pacific regions
The Scholarship Project for Ethiopia Korean War Veterans Descendants The Scholarship Project for Korean War Veterans Descendants of Ethiopia
Financial support to third parties for the promotion and defence of human rights The overall objective of the action is to contribute to stability and peace in Nicaragua through the prevention and protection of human rights, access to justice and the identification of peaceful and democratic solutions to the crisis.
Ensuring more effective protection of DRCs largest remaining forest elephant population: enhancing law enforcement and management of the Okapi Faunal Reserve The purpose of this project is to support protected area operations at the Okapi Faunal Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This protected area, a World Heritage Site, has suffered from regional instability and poaching incursions by armed entities. Previous support has allowed the improvement of infrastructure for ranger staff and expansion of patrol intensity and coverage. Because other funds are targeting reconstruction of infrastructure, these funds will support (1) anti-poaching operations and logistics for wildlife guards from the national wildlife authority (Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature); (2) technical assistance to wildlife wardens and judicial authorities; and (3) establishment of a new operational structure to improve the reserves finance, administration, management and enforcement systems.
Securing Wildlife in the Salonga National Park: Strengthening Strategic Patrol Posts The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort in Salonga National Park, Africas largest tropical rainforest park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by strengthening a strategic patrol post. This project is intended to conserve important populations of bonobos and forest elephants by addressing the impacts of poaching for bushmeat and the ivory trade. Specific activities include: (1) operational support for rangers at the Biondo Biondo sub-station to improve patrol coverage, frequency, efficacy, and accountability.
Reducing Threats to Wildlife from Urban Bushmeat Demand: Tackling the Challenges in Kinshasa, DRC The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo, by raising awareness about the consequences of commercial bushmeat hunting and trade and by building a constituency to decrease the demand for bushmeat among urban populations. The project is intended to conserve wildlife hunted for the luxury bushmeat market, including species such as primates and pangolins occurring in a nearby site of USFWS conservation support, Conkouati Douli National Park. Specific activities include: (1) mapping out the conservation risks and opportunities of urban bushmeat consumption, including analysis of supply, demand, and law enforcement; (2) strategic engagement of stakeholders, using a theory of change, to support a public bushmeat reduction campaign; and (3) development of a public campaign to change bushmeat supply and demand, including identifying the right message and how it will be delivered, working with a coalition to communicate the message, and marketing research to understand how key audiences are best targeted.
Promoting Long-Term Conservation and Peace in Virunga National Park by Strengthening Ranger Capacity The purpose of this new five-year grant is to support the ranger force of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo in its mission to protect the integrity of this highly biodiverse landscape. Virunga National Park, established in 1925, is Africa's first national park, and a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. It is the only park in the world with three species of apes, including roughly one third of the worlds mountain gorillas. The ranger forces mission is key to achieving the parks long-term strategy of addressing the root causes of threats through sustainable economic (including hydropower and tourism) and social development programs. The funding source is a 632(a) transfer from USAID; transfer responsibilities include implementation of the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE).
Strengthening wildlife protection and law enforcement measures in Bili Mbomu forest savanna within the Bili Uele Protected Area Complex. The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort in the Bili Uele Protected Area Complex of the Democratic Republic of Congo by strengthening wildlife protection and law enforcement by the Congolese Wildlife Authority (ICCN). The project is intended to conserve eastern chimpanzees, forest elephants, lions and other species in the Bili Mbomu forest savanna by addressing the impacts of poaching, bushmeat trade, mining, and civil conflict. Specific activities include: (1) development of patrol leaders and future trainers to improve ICCN operations, (2) analysis of baseline data of key species to inform patrols and conservation management, (3) analysis of ecological treats to inform mitigation strategy, patrolling methods and community outreach, (4) update of geospatial maps to guide on-the-ground activities, (5) use of CyberTracker/SMART to improve data collection and reporting for patrol management, (6) development of ranger performance-based management plan to formalize ranger operations, (7) outreach conducted to engage stakeholders and local communities in Bili Mbomu conservation, (8) regular meetings held to involve partners.
Securing Grauer's gorilla population strongholds in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park and surrounding community forects, DRC 1) strengthening the protection of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park through improved law enforcement capacity and effectiveness
Conserving one of the largest populations of eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes..scwienfurthii) in the Ituri Forest Landscape, DRC The recipient will identify level of hunting threats and areas of great risk for chimpanzees; determine the extent of the bushmeat trade, with an emphasis on determining the impact of mining areas on the bushmeat trade; improve law enforcement through increased awareness and education of the laws.
RESEARCH AND MONITORING OF ELEPHANTS IN THE GARAMBA COMPLEX, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT AN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN GARAMBA NATIONAL PARK (A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) BY STRENGTHENING BIOLOGICAL MONITORING AND IMPROVING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CAPACITY. GARAMBA NATIONAL PARK IS HOME TO ONE OF THE LARGEST ELEPHANT POPULATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (APPROXIMATELY 1,310 INDIVIDUALS). THESE ELEPHANTS ARE ALSO GENETICALLY UNIQUE, CONSTITUTING ONE OF THE FEW CONFIRMED HYBRID FOREST SAVANNA ELEPHANT ZONES ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. THIS PROJECT IS INTENDED TO CONSERVE AFRICAN FOREST, SAVANNA, AND FOREST SAVANNA HYBRID ELEPHANTS AND THEIR HABITAT BY ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF POACHING AND SUPPORTING EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING BY CONSERVATION MANAGERS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (1) DEPLOYING AND MAINTAINING ELEPHANT SATELLITE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) COLLARS (2) ANALYZING GPS COLLAR DATA AND BIENNIAL AERIAL SURVEY DATA TO INFORM PARK WIDE OPERATIONS (3) ESTABLISHING A BIODIVERSITY OBSERVATORY TO SUPPORT RESEARCH EFFORTS AND DEVELOP NATIONAL RESEARCH TALENT AND (4) DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PAIRING PROGRAM WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS.
USAID-Africa Small Grants Building a self-sustaining park for the 21st century through strengthened park ranger force
Securing the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of the Kabobo-Luama Massif through Strengthened Protection and Management Effectiveness (DRC) 1) supporting the effective implementation of the co-management approach by improving local community governance structures; 2) strengthening community law enforcement capacity and targeting interventions to more effectively address wildlife threats; and 3) developing a comprehensive field monitoring and research program to measure impact and guide conservation interventions.
Implementing a coordinated approach to Grauer's gorilla bio-monitoring in Eastern DRC The purpose of this 1-year project is to continue to enable the effective and sustainable protection of Grauer's gorillas by dedicated and empowered local community members. Specific activities include: 1) equipping community gorilla reserves and training reserve teams to carry out consistent and continuous bio-monitoring of great apes and other key species; 2) implemeneting a program of continuous and adaptive bio-monitoring using standardized best practice methodologies; 3) reducing threats to great apes through local community engagement; and 4) building the capacity of emerging conservationists to support sustainability.
Securing a future for Grauer's gorilla and eastern chimpanzees in the Kasese region of Democratic Republic of Congo The purpose of this 1-year project is to extend the effective protection of Grauers gorilla habitat to 60% of its range. Specific activities include: 1) extending protection for Grauers gorillas from the Kahuzi-Biega National Park to neighboring areas through supporting the legalization of the adjacent Oku Community Reserve; 2) improving the governance structures of the proposed community reserve; and 3) increasing the national conservation authority's ability to counter armed poaching and security threats through the development of a rapid reaction unit.
ASSESSING INFECTIOUS DISEASE THREATS IN PREPARATIONS FOR A POPULATION REINFORCEMENT IN GRAUER S GORILLAS (GORILLA BERINGEI GRAUERI) IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO The purpose of this 1-year project is to conduct disease testing of captive critically endangered Grauers gorillas at the GRACE.Centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to identify individuals suitable for reintroduction to the wild to reinforce a.waning but important sub-population of gorillas in the Virunga National Parks Mt. Tchabirimu.
Africa Great Apes-International Grants The Future of the Bili Ape: Distribution, Protection and Awareness on a Regional and National Level
PROTECTING THE LOMAMI NATIONAL PARK AND ITS PERIPHERAL FORESTS IN DR CONGO Funds under this award are to be used to increase the operational efficiency of the recently created Lomami National Park (LNP), Democratic Republic of Congo. The LNP harbors several iconic endemic species including bonobo, okapi, and Congo peacock as well as a stable population of forest elephant. The project aims to extend wildlife management into the current buffer zone through establishment of community reserves while increasing collaboration with surrounding communities to ensure better protection for the park as well. Activities will include: 1) improving management and surveillance systems within LNP; 2) supporting communities in participatory mapping and development of management plans for community concessions in the buffer zone; and 3) conducting regular monitoring and surveys of key wildlife populations and status of threats.
Protecting Conservation Priority Area "Gbi" as a refuge for Liberia's largest chimpanzee population The purpose of this project is to determine the efficacy of community conservation enterprises in improving the livelihoods of people living in communities across Greater Virunga Transboundary Landscape while reducing illegal activities in the parks that threaten wildlife and their habitats. Specific activities include: 1) determining form, frequency, and severity of illegal activities across the GVTL over a 9-year period (2007-2015) by examining and plotting spatially all illegal activities reported through the Ranger-based Monitoring System; 2) examining community development benefits and personal household revenues received through the community conservation enterprises by households living in communities adjacent to the parks; 3) measuring local residents' perceptions regarding the effect of community conservation enterprises (community lodges, craft centers, cultural villages, and park revenue sharing) on their food, economic, health and education security; 4) assessing the perceptions of local residents regarding the effectiveness of community conservation enterprises in reducing illegal activities; and 5) comparing perceptions of illegal activities with actual data on form, frequency, and severity of illegal activities in the GVTL.
USAID-Africa Small Grants "The purpose of this project is to support the operational capacity of the 300 strong ranger force in Virunga National Park while also strengthening the parks long-term conservation strategy and the financial sustainability of Africas oldest national park, which is home to a quarter of the worlds remaining mountain gorilla populations. The project will: 1) Secure funding to keep the current ranger force operational at all times, and 2) Expand beneficiaries of the social-benefit program. Ranger activities include: Ensuring ranger salaries continue to be paid in full and on time to maintain high morale; Bolstering ranger commitment by ensuring access to quality medical health coverage; Ensuring reliable transport for rangers and support team; Providing equipment; and Strengthening the Fallen Rangers Fund and pension support. Social program activities include: Ensuring the park plays a stabilizing role in the region; Setting up investment in income-generating projects and renewable energy programs. For USFWS' contribution to the cooperative agreement, USFWS will work with other donors and partners to increase overall support to the program; participate in an advisory committee to guide the project; and conduct outreach and education to raise awareness among the U.S. public of the project, with particular attention to the needs of rangers stationed at Virunga National Park. ."
The effectiveness of community conservation enterprises as a tool for sustainable community.livelihoods and conservation of Mountain Gorillas across the Virunga Trans-boundary Landscape Park and Chichinautzin Biological Corridor
WWB-Africa Staff & Admin-Species Conservation Grant Protecting and safeguarding the largest known population of eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthi) in the Ituri Landscape
Africa Great Apes-International Grants Developing and coordinated approach to range wide Grauer's gorilla population assessments and monitoring in eastern DRC
From logging concession to protection outpost: turning a former forestry concession headquarters into a great ape surveilance center in Conkouati-Douli National Park. The recipient will develop a new protection outpost inside the ex-concession; and ensure efficient mobility and deployment of protection staff in and around the ex-concession.
Great Apes Postal Fund The recipient will lead a participatory planning process to establish a cohesive and consensual plan of action (at both the national and regional levels) for the conservation of the western lowland gorilla and the central chimpanzee, ensuring a comprehensive approach with the buy-in of key stakeholders. the recipient will also build long-term support (at both the national and regional levels) for the ape conservation plan of action through collaborative participation in the workshop and collective development of the action plan by stakeholder potential donors and national governments.
Conserving bonobos in Lokofa Block of the Salonga National Park (SNP), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The purpose of this 1-year project is to promote the long-term protection of bonobos from poaching in the Lokofa block of Salonga National Park. Specific activities include: 1) reducing the degree of human impact on the bonobo population; 2) improve monitoring of bonobo presence and poaching incidents via strengthened implementation of SMART; 3) establishing community-based monitoring of the bonobo population.
Securing Wildlife in the Salonga National Park: Strengthening Strategic Patrol Posts Securing Wildlife in the Salonga National Park: Strengthening Strategic Patrol Posts
Assessing the conservation status and needs of western bonobos (Pan paniscus) living in a.savannah-forest mosaic in the Lac Tumba Landscape, DRC To complete the determination of the conservation status and needs of bonobos in the southern section of the Lac Tumba landscape and selection of sub-populations for regular monitoring to reduc threats and stabilize/increase populations.
Conserving endangered species through improving security of Kahuzi-Biega National Park The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, by improving law enforcement and wildlife security. This project is intended to conserve one of the largest populations of Grauers gorilla and other Albertine Rift wildlife by addressing hunting and other illegal activities in the park. Specific activities include: (1) establishment of a software system, named Sentinal, to organize intelligence data and improve coordination of law enforcement response to wildlife crime; (2) deployment of ground sensors at trafficking hotspots to improve the park authoritys ability to detect illegal extraction of resources, including support for training and initial operational support by Maisha Consulting; (3) integration of arrest and intelligence data into SMART, a law enforcement monitoring system used in the park to improve ranger patrol strategy.
Building a self-sustaining park for the 21st century through strengthened park ranger force "The purpose of this project is to support the operational capacity of the 300 strong ranger force in Virunga National Park while also strengthening the parks long-term conservation strategy and the financial sustainability of Africas oldest national park, which is home to a quarter of the worlds remaining mountain gorilla populations. The project will: 1) Secure funding to keep the current ranger force operational at all times, and 2) Expand beneficiaries of the social-benefit program. Ranger activities include: Ensuring ranger salaries continue to be paid in full and on time to maintain high morale; Bolstering ranger commitment by ensuring access to quality medical health coverage; Ensuring reliable transport for rangers and support team; Providing equipment; and Strengthening the Fallen Rangers Fund and pension support. Social program activities include: Ensuring the park plays a stabilizing role in the region; Setting up investment in income-generating projects and renewable energy programs. For USFWS' contribution to the cooperative agreement, USFWS will work with other donors and partners to increase overall support to the program; participate in an advisory committee to guide the project; and conduct outreach and education to raise awareness among the U.S. public of the project, with particular attention to the needs of rangers stationed at Virunga National Park. ."
Facilitating recovery of Kahuzi-Biega National Parks last remaining elephant population while protecting newly identified great ape populations The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by developing a permanent ranger presence and a decentralized protection strategy for the remote Kasese sector. This project is intended to conserve one of the most important refuges for the endangered Grauers gorilla as well as significant populations of eastern chimpanzees and the parks remaining population of forest elephants by addressing the impacts of poaching, deforestation and illegal resource extraction by militias. Specific activities include: (1) developing three mobile ranger patrol posts across the Kasese sector; (2) providing ranger rations to establish rangers at new posts and carry out targeted patrols; (3) supporting travel and training costs for newly recruited rangers from the Kasese community; (4) providing necessary supplies for new ranger teams; (5) coordination meetings with key stakeholders to tackle illegal natural resource extraction and transportation, and to enable the prosecution of arrestees; and (6) Developing a Kasese sector protection strategy document.
Grt Ape Postal Grant-Species Conservation Grant Developing a Conservation Strategy for Western Equitorial African Apes
USAID-Africa Great Apes The recipient will finalize the validation of the zoning plan for the reserve by convening workshops with local communities and conducting a provincial workshop; work with local communities to establish the Itombwe Nature Reserve by using a participatory process to demarcate boundaries and establishing local conservation committees; implement a management system for the new reserve, provide field rations and equipment to rangers; and establish a ranger based monitoring data collection system.
USAID-Africa Small Grants Modeling Disease Risk in Threatened Amphibians in the Albertine Rift
GAFC-Expend On Investmnt-Species Conservation Grant Protection of the Bonobo sector around the new national park in the TL2 landscape of DRCongo
Ensuring Continued Growth of the Virunga Mountain Gorilla Population through Protection, Monitoring and Research The purpose of this 3-year project is to maintain the positive growth trend in mountain gorilla populations by protecting ~25% of the Virunga population and their habitat in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Activities include: 1) conducting regular anti-poaching patrols with the national parks service, recording illegal activity, and removing wire snares; 2) providing passive protection by maintaining a daily physical presence with the research population; 3) maintaining a long-term monitoring program and collecting essential data used to inform conservation management; 4) contributing data to the national Ranger-Based Monitoring Program; 5) collecting standardized health data and fecal samples used for veterinary management; and 6) building local capacity through training of Rwandan staff, collaborators, and Rwandan students from both the University of Rwanda and the Kitabi College of Conservation and Environmental Management.