Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Building the Capacity of Local Biodiversity Conservation Groups in Shan State, Myanmar

Grantee Name: Sympathy Hands Community Development Organization

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Myanmar
Amount: $15,513
Dates: Jul 2017 – Jun 2019
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Education, Policy/law

Support biodiversity conservation in Pindaya Township, southern Shan State, Myanmar, by building the capacity of the community-based organization “Pwe Hla Environmental Conservation and Development" (PHECD), of members of 16 local villages, and of Sympathy Hands Conservation Development Organization staff in topics including conservation legislation, organizational management, and project cycle management.

Strategic Direction : 8 Strengthen the capacity of civil society to work on biodiversity, communities and livelihoods at regional, national, local and grassroots levels

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