Where We Work:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The DRC is one of the most important countries globally for conservation. Here, we partner with the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature and the European Union to support communities in improving their livelihoods while curbing threats like poaching, bushmeat hunting, and habitat fragmentation. We are the longest-running "boots on the ground" conservation organization in two critical landscapes, working closely with the government to lay a solid conservation foundation.

We improve community well-being through sustainable livelihood strategies that slow forest degradation and fragmentation. Our activities include:

Promoting sustainable livelihoods through skills-building and entrepreneurship workshops
Training in sustainable agriculture and fishing practices
Supporting anti-poaching law enforcement by strengthening capacity and providing resources, as well as promoting cross-border collaboration
Developing eco-monitoring systems through training and tools for tracking and spatial analysis
Infrastructure development in protected areas (operational bases, radio stations, roads, an airport runway, and more)

Democratic Republic of the Congo Bili-Uele Maringa-Lopori-Wamba

Priority Landscapes