Grantee: Community Development and Youth Training Association |
Start Date: 7/2019 |
End Date: 12/2021 |
Objectives:
To protect biodiversity by raising awareness and achieving sustainable development in Qaroun and Wadi El-Rayan protected areas. |
Accomplishments:
· Raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity and natural reserves in Fayoum, for 2,650 visitors and 475 students.
· Preserving biological diversity through teaching environmental monitoring methods to 35 school students.
· Implementation of a pioneering program of its kind for environmental leaders for 15 women.
· Improving the economic level of workers in the nature reserves through the promotion of eco-tourism.
· Tourism promotion and improvement of the economic situation of a number of workers in protected areas.
· Improving the sustainable management of the management team of Wadi El Rayan Reserve, by improving the services provided to visitors.
· Building the capacity of the association's employees in dealing with biodiversity conservation.
· Establishing partnerships with many government agencies and departments
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Communities:
Fayoum Nature Reserves (Qarun and Wadi El-Rayan) |
Partners:
Fayoum University, Fayoum Governorate, Environmental Affairs Agency, Qaroun Reserve, Al Rayan Reserve, Tourism Promotion Authority, Social Solidarity Directorate, Education Directorate, Fayoum Culture Palace, local unit, NGOs. |