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A helping hand

Fauna & Flora International understands that successful conservation must be driven by in-country stakeholders. Helping them to achieve lasting results is the guiding principle behind all Fauna & Flora International’s conservation activities. We aim to achieve this by building the capacity of local government or NGO partner organizations, strengthening existing institutions and, where necessary, helping to create new ones.

This approach usually involves a long-term partnership, although the type and level of support may change over time. The specific nature of our involvement varies according to the demands of the situation, but may include help with conservation planning, human resources development, communications, administration systems or fundraising.

These partnerships are mutually beneficial. Joining forces with other international conservation groups, for example, helps to promote best practice by ensuring that valuable data, ideas and experience are shared. Working in partnership enables Fauna & Flora International to refine its techniques and approaches, enhancing its own effectiveness as an organization.

Capacity building highlights

• Building Cambodia’s capacity for conservation by establishing education courses at universities throughout the country.
• Supporting the Georgian organization ‘NACRES’ to safeguard the biodiversity of Georgia and the South Caucasus.
• Providing small grants to develop enterprise among local communities in Kyrgyzstan.
• Also in Kyrgyzstan, supporting Bashat-CBF to implement a range of conservation projects.
• Helping staff in Mozambique's Niassa Reserve to manage wildlife and support local livelihoods.
• Developing a management plan for Turkey's Igneada protected area.