From the Ground Up

The Stories Behind the Systems

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  Building Tourism from the Ground Up

  Discover how a local carpenter helped build Camp Imbalanga and laid the foundation for a growing domestic tourism economy.
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  Powering Conservation Far from the Grid

  More than 150 households, alongside schools, clinics, churches and local businesses, are now connected to reliable electricity.
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  Reducing Human Wildlife Conflict

  A strengthened fence and community-led monitoring initiative in Liwonde are helping reduce pressure on both communities and wildlife.
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  Building with Local Materials and Local Knowledge

  A new headquarters showcases local craftsmanship, thoughtful design and the people behind the project.
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  Keeping Conservation Moving

  Meet George Mpala, whose work maintaining Majete's roads helps keep people, supplies and conservation operations connected year-round.
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  When an Airstrip Met a Church

  Discover how partnership and trust helped find a solution that supported both rhino conservation and a local church.
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  Restoring Water, Repairing Livelihoods

  Repairs to a deteriorating dam in W-Benin are helping support market gardening, fishing and livestock production once again.
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  Maintaining the Foundations

  Community teams help maintain the infrastructure that supports day-to-day conservation operations in South Sudan.
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  Paved with Intention

  The paving beneath Bazaruto's new office tells a story of innovation, opportunity and waste given a second life.
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  Building Foundations for the Future

  Construction of Kamakeche Secondary School is helping expand access to education in Kasempa District, creating new opportunities for more than 350 learners.