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Forest and Agroforestry Promoters

Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Cameroon

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Location
Cameroon

Program Duration
5-8 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
5-8 weeks

Dates
As from March

  • Description

    Forest and Agro forestry promoters (FAP) is a non political, non profit making, non racial and non governmental organisation, created in May 2001 in Cameroon by group of conservationist who have interest in conserving the natural resources of the western highlands of Cameroon. The head office is located in Ndop Ngoketunjia division Of the North West province of Cameroon.

    FAP work is to help communities in the Western Highlands of Cameroon in the conservation and the sustainable management of natural resources.

    FAP can also organise visits or tours for large or small groups to (for example) see the hippopotamuses and visit island communities on the lake at Baminjin, or to visit the forests. These visits are organised with the local communities, and give visitors a chance to experience the best that the area has to offer while supporting these communities in sustainable ways.

  • Qualifications

    * Field staff working with communities.
    * Degree or doctor in agriculture, tourism, Environment, livestock and in any community development field.

  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

    2,000 USD

  • Cost Includes:

    • Food
    • Housing
    • In-country orientation/Training
    • In-country staff support
    • Pre-departure orientation/Training
    • Registration fees
    • Travel while in host country

  • Credit Available

    yes

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Adult Education
    • Agriculture
    • Building Maintenance
    • Business
    • Clerical And Office Work
    • Community Centers
    • Community Development
    • Community Organizing
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Conservation
    • Eco-tourism
    • Environment
    • Feasibility Studies
    • Gardening
    • Global Warming
    • Grassroots Organization
    • Handicapped
    • Home Visit
    • Income-generation
    • Indigenous Issues
    • Infrastructure Planning
    • Marketing
    • Micro-enterprise
    • Natural Resources
    • Organic Farming
    • Organizational Development
    • Pastoral Work
    • Planting
    • Reforestation
    • Reporting
    • Restoration
    • Small Business Development
    • Solar & Hydro Projects
    • Strategic Planning
    • Tourism
    • Tree Planting
    • Volunteer Management
    • Volunteering
    • Wildlife Surveying
    • Women
    • Youth Development

  • Age Range

    18 to 45

  • This Program is open to

    American, Asian, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Home-stays
    • Independent living
    • Other

  • Participants Travel

    Independently or in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups of 2

  • Application Process Involves

    • Disciplinary Clearance Form
    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Letters of Reference
    • Other
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Written Application

  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    2weeks

  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
    • Exit Debriefing Abroad
    • Job and Internship Network
    • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

  • Forest and Agroforestry Promoters's Mission Statement

    Natural and wetlands resources are protected, developed and rationally used for the improvement of the environment and living standards of the population.

  • Year Founded

    2001

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