Uganda Tourism for Biodiversity
United States Agency for International Development
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID extends help from the American people to achieve results for the poorest and most vulnerable around the world. It invests in ideas that improve the lives of men, women, and children by activities such as agricultural productivity, combating deadly diseases, fostering private sector growth, and much more.
Field trips inspire a new generation of Ugandan conservationists
Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park is a known hotspot for poaching, an activity driven mainly by the demand for bushmeat. For the last five years, the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity Program — a program implemented by African Wildlife Foundation — has been working Uganda Wildlife Authority to build conservation awareness and create alternative livelihood opportunities around Murchison Falls.
Catching Up With Our First Class of Conservation Management Trainees
After more than a year of training and field experience, the first round of AWF Conservation Management Trainees has already amassed a wealth of experience.
Celebrating Women in Conservation on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day for celebrating the achievements of women, past, present, and future. It is also a day for highlighting the inequities and challenges which still need to be addressed regarding women’s involvement in all sectors of society.