Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering youths of the Maya Golden Landscape for environmental conservation
Agreement Number:
7463733 P015266001
Agreement Value:
$49,999.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 13, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to empower 65 indigenous youths of 5 Maya Golden Landscape, Belize watershed communities through training and mentorship in watershed monitoring and environmental advocacy. By building their skills and knowledge, the organization aims to ensure equal, gender-inclusive participation and representation of youths who can lead conservation efforts and secure sustainable, nature-based livelihood opportunities for future generations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of the project include: (1) improved ability to actively monitor freshwater health of 4 watersheds in the Maya Golden Landscape; (2) enhanced empowerment of environmental groups in climate change education, environmental advocacy and conservation storytelling techniques; and (3) increased knowledge exchange within 3 communities through the creation of co-created and led youth forums.
Location:
Punta Gorda, BZ
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00121
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ya'axche Conservation Trust
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.