The fresh scent of spring looms in the air as a new rainy season begins for the Batwa community. New seeds have begun to sprout, signifying the tides of change.…
BCI's 2024 goal is to form beading and sandal cooperatives for the Maasai and Batwa tribes, enhancing self-sufficiency and job opportunities. Unlike investor-owned firms, these cooperatives distribute profits based on contribution, supporting community and personal incomes. They face challenges like funding and market targeting, but with collective effort and support, they can uplift communities, preserve cultural practices, and provide stable incomes.
Today in the service of enlightened planetary management, I want to reflect on some conservation efforts in which I have been involved. These are stories of vision, persistence, resilience, and hope.
If we venture beyond the comfort and familiarity of the ground that we have walked upon our whole lives, we will discover vibrant cultures and communities. These communities are the…
We are proud to partner with the Joint Efforts for Green Mountain Initiative (JEGMI) to improve water wells in frontline communities of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Biocultural Conservation Institute is proud to partner with the Joint Efforts for Green Mountain Initiative to support the creation of a wildlife corridor connecting Bwindi Impenetrable and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
We are proud to partner with the Joint Efforts for Green Mountain Initiative to support community farming in frontline villages of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. By supporting food production during the crisis time of tourism stoppage, this project helps encourage people to stop killing animals for food while making sure both wildlife and humans can coexist in harmony.