The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is closing a large-scale program in the MLW Landscape that focuses on the improvement of environmental and wildlife conservation and provides communities with knowledge and awareness to incentivize behavioral change.

Since 2003, AWF has been working with communities in the Congo Basin to reduce the rate of forest degradation and biodiversity loss and to increase livelihood opportunities and incomes for residents. One of the first communities to actively engage with AWF was Ilima, with residents participating in land-use planning, agreeing to stop illegal bushmeat hunting, and embracing in sustainable agricultural practices. As a part of its conservation work in the Maringa-Lopori-Wamba Landscape and as an incentive to the community for its continued commitment to conservation, AWF constructed a brand-new primary school in Ilima.

Over the past few years, AWF through Classroom Africa started to scale up the Ilima program by implementing conservation education to raise awareness and educate neighboring communities on how to effectively contribute to conservation actions and sustainable development. By strengthening networks of school-based environmental clubs for young people and improving the environmental awareness of children, teachers, parents and community leaders, AWF helped reinforce awareness on the environment and wildlife, and the sustainable use and importance of protecting these resources for the benefit of the present and next generation within the communities at the forefront of conservation.

Though AWF is phasing out the landscape program in MLW, Classroom Africa is making significant strides in teaching the communities around Ilima about the importance of wildlife and natural resource management. Activities include the development and administration of school-based environmental education clubs, school support, and initiation of awareness campaigns in neighboring communities.

In this regard, an expert is required to provide support to ensure Classroom Africa program continues by facilitating Conservation Education activities and overseeing the maintenance works at Ilima and other identified schools within the landscape.

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Please submit proposals via email to procurement@awf.org with a copy to GWaithaka@awf.org and GBagalwa@awf.org by 5.00 pm CAT on February 10, 2023.

Proposals longer than 10 pages will not be considered. Early submissions are welcome and appreciated. AW may request meetings or calls to discuss proposals and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

AWF also reserves the right to consider bids for modification at any time before an award is made. AWF will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation, transmittal or presentation of any materials submitted in response to this RFP, but reserves the right to request further information before making an award.