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Short Film: Black Water - REDD+ Carbon Project Revenues Finance a Community’s Solution for Survival and Hope

“Black Water,” a new award-winning short film by Wildlife Works, showcases the power of community-led conservation efforts.

Nov 13

Meet Jeanine Iyemebien: Champion of Women's Entrepreneurship at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Through a partnership with the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project, Jeanine Iyemebien is a driving force behind women's economic independence.

Nov 1

International Day of Rural Women: Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

The Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project recently celebrated International Day of Rural Women with farmer's market selling local women's produce.

Oct 29

Building Community Trust in Conservation: Elephants and Bonobos Return to Congo's Mai Ndombe Forest

Mathieu Bolaa has worked to build community trust, and the successful return of the elephants to the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Sep 6

Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project: Wildlife Works Response to Inaccurate Ratings Agency Review

Sep 6

Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project: Wildlife Works Response to Inaccurate Report

Aug 28

Souza's Journey: Ambassador for Indigenous Batwa Girls' Education at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Learn about Souza Bina, who defied early marriage pressure to continue her education, catching the attention of Prime Minister Eve Bazaiba.

Aug 19

Using Carbon Revenue to Fight Mpox at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

With funding from carbon credits, the Mai Ndombe REDD+ project is able to help fight monkeypox (mpox) outbreaks.

Aug 9

Short Film: Eyes on the Forest -Tracking the Return of Endangered Species at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

The Congo Basin is the second largest rainforest in the world, and serves as a last refuge for several endangered species. The density of...

Aug 5

Boongo Philip : Inspirational Teacher of the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Meet Boongo Philip, a dedicated primary school teacher at a school constructed by the Mai Ndombe REDD+ project.

Jul 22

Community-Governance in Mai Ndombe: How Kesenge is Improving its Access to Safe Drinking Water

In this latest blog by Jerry Nguwa, get an inside look at how community governance works in high quality REDD+ projects.

Jun 20, 2023

De la Forêt: Meet Mathieu Bolaa, Wildlife Works Head of Biodiversity for the DRC

By Jerry Nguwa, DRC Communications Lead From a societal point of view, Wildlife Works has worked with local communities to build...

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