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Women in Conservation Leadership

Training program for women conservancy and natural resource managers

40
Women Trained
25
Leadership Roles
15
Conservancies
92%
Completion Rate

About This Program

Breaking barriers by training women for leadership roles in conservation and natural resource management. Participants receive advanced training in conservation management, governance, community engagement, and decision-making. The program addresses gender imbalances in conservation leadership and equips women with skills, confidence, and networks to assume management positions in conservancies and community organizations.

Program Details

Duration

6 months intensive training

Target Group

Women aspiring to conservation leadership

Start Date

February 2024

Budget

$35,000 per cohort

Program Objectives

Train 40 women in conservation management and leadership skills

Place women in conservancy and natural resource management positions

Build governance and organizational management capacity

Increase women's representation in conservation decision-making

Key Activities

Conservation management theory and practice training
Leadership development and confidence building workshops
Governance, policy, and advocacy training
Mentorship programs pairing trainees with established leaders
Networking forums and peer learning exchanges

Impact Achieved

25 women placed in leadership positions

Measurable outcomes from program implementation

Beneficiaries

40

40 women leaders from 15 conservancies

Partners & Collaborators

PARAAN Alliance
Conservation Organizations
Women in Conservation Network

Program Coordinator

Name:

Grace Lenteiyo

Role:

Leadership Development Officer

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